Dr. Iramaia Yassim: Why Fear of the Dentist Could Be Affecting Your Health

Dr Iramaia Yassim has been crafting beautiful smiles through the art of dental healing since 2004 when she graduated from UEPG (State University of Ponta Grossa) in Brazil. Dr. Iramaia lived two years in Mexico improving her dental skills and learning Spanish in 2009-2011 at DeLaSalle Dental school in Guanajuato State. She is always living to achieve her best version by creating with love the smiles of her patients by attending innovative educational seminars and progressive personal development courses. Dr. Iramaia has a keen interest in keeping the body, mind and heart connected with her transcendental daily practices : Yoga time, going at the gym and daily meditation which in turn allows her to focus on cultivating lasting interpersonal relationships with her patients. During her free time, Dr. Iramaia enjoys nature, traveling and spending quality time with her son.In this episode…Many people avoid the dentist because of fear, but what if that anxiety is affecting more than just your dental appointments? From delayed treatment to ongoing stress and discomfort, the emotional side of oral health is often overlooked. Could changing the way patients experience dental care lead to better overall health outcomes?Dr. Iramaia Yassim shares how a personal journey into mindfulness and holistic wellness inspired her to create a different kind of dental practice. She discusses the role of mindfulness in patient care, her approach to helping anxious patients feel more comfortable, and how techniques such as breathwork, flower essence therapy, and calming environments can support a more positive dental experience. She also explores where technology, AI, and robotics may take dentistry in the future while emphasizing the importance of preserving the human connection.In this episode of Beauty Talk, host Daniel Gouw interviews Dr. Iramaia Yassim, founder and lead dentist of Mindfulness Dental in Los Angeles, California. A dentist with more than two decades of clinical experience, she has developed a practice centered on mindful, patient-focused care. The conversation explores dental anxiety, holistic approaches to patient comfort, flower essence therapy, Reiki, technology in dentistry, and the future of compassionate healthcare. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices about your health, beauty, and well-being.Want to be featured in the Beauty Talk Podcast? Register here: https://medical.edmspecials.com/beauty-talk-application