Dr. Crystal Marruganti: The Science of Growth - PhD in Perio, Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe, MBA...

Today’s guest is a record breaker, Dr. Crystal Marruganti. A Dentist (DWSi Perio), researcher and lecturer, she completed her PhD in less than 3 years and became the first dentist in history to make the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Science and Healthcare. But her path wasn't a straight line to success.Starting as a budding mathematician, Crystal struggled to find her passion in dentistry until a pivotal mentor changed everything, transforming her from a "book smart" student into a world-class researcher with over 50 publications and features in The Telegraph and Evening Standard.In this episode, we dive deep into the systemic diseases linked to periodontology and why she believes prevention is the future of profitable dentistry. This is a masterclass for anyone who feels lost in their career or wants to understand the true impact of the work we do as dentists.Key Articles Mentioned:Association between Periodontitis and Severity of COVID-19 Infection: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37845800/ Periodontitis and Incident Type 2 Diabetes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38699834/Connect with Dr. Crystal:Website: www.crystalmarruganti.comInstagram: @crystalmarrugantiLinkedIn: Dr. Crystal Marruganti