Claudie Pascal, DDS
Dentist | Preventive Oral Health Educator | Mentor
ABOUT ME
I believe oral health education is essential to the quality of care we all want to give and receive.
As a dentist and Preventive Oral Health Educator, I am passionate about making evidence-based oral health information accessible, understandable, and empowering, and I help individuals and families understand not only what contributes to a healthy mouth, but why it matters for their overall well-being.
Throughout my career, I have cared for patients in community health settings, taught future dentists, and participated in outreach initiatives focused on expanding access to oral health education nationally and internationally. These experiences reinforced my belief that prevention begins with understanding, and that clear, compassionate education can guide people toward informed decisions throughout every stage of life.
My professional interests include preventive dentistry, oral-systemic health, risk assessment, and community education. Whether I am caring for patients, creating educational content, or speaking with communities and professional audiences, my purpose is the same: to make oral health information meaningful, actionable, and easy to understand and apply.
I founded The Mouth Really Matters™️ to bring this mission beyond the dental office through evidence-based resources that help people build healthy habits for life.
Oral health education should do more than share information. It should help people feel seen, encouraged, and confident in caring for themselves and their families. My approach treats evidence and compassion as equally essential, and meaningful education empowers people to make healthier decisions for the long term.
PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY
My mission is to improve lives by making oral health education straightforward and practical, so individuals and families can confidently care for their oral and overall health through prevention.
MISSION
The Mouth Really Matters™️
The Mouth Really Matters™️ is an educational platform through which I intend to advance prevention through compassionate, evidence-based oral health education and community engagement.
Current focus includes:
Preventive oral health education
Cultivating healthy habits
Oral-systemic health
Nutrition and oral health
Clinical & Educational Experience
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General Dentist with experience providing comprehensive care in private practice, community health centers, and school-based settings.
Focused on prevention, patient education, and evidence-based care that supports lifelong oral and overall health.
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Former Assistant Professor at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry.
Educated future dentists through evidence-based instruction, clinical mentoring, and patient-centered teaching.
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Dental School Admissions Consultant with Inspira Advantage, mentoring aspiring dental students through the admissions process.
Provide guidance in application strategy, personal statement development, interview preparation, and professional growth.
Passionate about encouraging and equipping the next generation of dental professionals.
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Participated in community oral health initiatives, free dental clinics, and international mission trips dedicated to expanding access to dental care and oral health education.
Committed to serving underserved communities through compassionate care, preventive education, and community engagement.
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Dedicated to advancing preventive dentistry through evidence-based education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and initiatives that promote the connection between oral and overall health.
Preventive Dentistry
Oral-Systemic Health
Risk Assessment & Personalized Prevention
Evidence-Based Dentistry
Health Education
Community Education
Public Speaking
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Areas of Interest
CURRICULUM VITAE
CONTACT
drpascalc@gmail.com