Valerie Osako Tambashe Mukanga, DDS, a Dentist with Healing Wings Dental
Get to know Dentist Dr. Valerie Osako Tambashe Mukanga, who serves patients in Arlington, Texas.
Having grown up with a deep understanding of the importance of dental hygiene, dentistry is a mission for Dr. Mukanga. In 2016, she founded Healing Wings Dental, where she continues to operate as a general dentist, providing the most advanced dental treatment in a comfortable atmosphere.
Growing up, Dr. Mukanga encountered dental disparities herself, in her family and in her community. Dental diseases can not only cause pain, low self-esteem, but in extreme cases, death. Sadly, Dr. Mukanga lost one of her dear uncles due to dental infection. This is one of the reasons why she is determined to fight against dental diseases and have a positive impact on people’s dental health.
Born in Brussels, Belgium, and raised in Africa, Dr. Mukanga has lived more than half of her life in the United States. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis, after which she completed a General Practice Residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital in New York City.
Dr. Mukanga was one of the evacuees from Hurricane Katrina. During that tragic time, various people from the DFW helped her back on her feet. Therefore, following the completion of her dental education, she purposely returned to the Dallas area to give back to the community that selflessly helped her during one of the toughest times of her life.
Affiliated with several industry-related organizations, Dr. Mukanga is an active member of the Texas Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, and the Fort Worth District Dental Society.
Before pursuing her education as a dentist, she established Healing Wings Inc., a nonprofit organization that was based in Dallas, intending to raise awareness about the importance of proper oral hygiene.
Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.
Well recognized for her creative output, Dr. Mukanga has authored and participated in the publication of numerous dental articles. Looking to the future, she hopes to continue expanding her business and interests by traveling and participating in dental mission trips.
Bilingual in English and French, Dr. Mukanga has some working knowledge of Spanish. Her belief is that language or culture differences are no barrier to people because a caring heart speaks louder than words.
Learn More about Dr. Valerie Osako Tambashe Mukanga:
Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/1716491-Valerie-Mukanga-Dentist or through Healing Wings Dental, https://www.healingwingsdental.com/about/
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