Dr. Jiyoung Jung, Mansfield-based dentist, announces that her TEDx talk "The Teeth are a Gateway to your Well-Being" is live.
MANSFIELD, TX, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mansfield-based dentist, Dr. Jiyoung Jung, spoke at the 2024 TEDxBGSU event this year, and her talk, titled The Teeth are a Gateway to your Well-Being, is now live and available to watch on the
TEDxBGSU, a local and independently organized TEDx event at Bowling Green State University, seeks to amplify the voices of students, faculty, staff, and community members of Bowling Green, Ohio, to share new ideas and inspire change.
Dr. Jiyoung Jung joined the impressive lineup of the 2024 edition of TEDxBGSU, hosted on March 21, 2024, with the theme “For the Public Good” at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Grand Ballroom, and presented in special collaboration with the Geoffrey H. Radbill Center for College and Life Design and the Michael and Sara Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connection.
Expertly organized by Kendra Lutes, Mikayla Russ, and Emma Horner, the event featured 20 inspiring TEDx talks “focused around five of the six design-thinking mindsets: Be Curious, Collaboration, Reframe, Take Action, and Share Your Story,” according to TEDxBGSU.
Samson Akanni | Frídọ̀mù Kọ̀nìfáìndì: A Way to Heal Yourself and Excel in Whatever You Do Olga V. Mack | Putting the Heart in AI: How a Supervision Framework Says I Care Hoang Do | Cultural Curiosity? Yes Please! Jonathan Kershaw | What Potlucks Teach Us About Food Sustainability Damilare Adeyeri | How to Boost Your Mood, Energy, and Productivity Marissa Evans | The Art of Generative Listening Theresa Haskins | The Neuro-Inclusion Revolution Steve Russell | Will you be giving anyone flowers today? Sara Chambers | Death is Not a Dirty Word Jacqueline Hudson | My Country 'Tis of Thee: Black History (and Culture) is American History (and Culture) Malik Jarrell-Miller | Dreaming Big: Embracing Your Vision in a Content Society Brian Lovins | Referee versus Coach: How Might Taking a Different Approach Change Our Criminal Justice System Madisyn Beare-Jones | Same Classroom, Different Experiences: How Deaf Students are Being Left Behind Calen Gray | Delete Parking Lots: Save Time, Lives, and Money Jiyoung Jung |The Teeth are a Gateway to your Well-Being Brandon Long | Dehumanizing Beneficence, AI Implementation in the Legal System Briyanna Moore | Teaching in South Korea: Exploring the Unspoken Narrative of Korean Teacher, Student, and Parent Relationships Caleb Danielak | The Roles We Play Quan Le | How to Belong When You're the Odd One Out Chief Ife Bell| Leadership Unleashed: Find Your Inner Chief
Dr. Jung’s idea worth spreading is that “the most important function of the teeth is to develop and stabilize the craniofacial structure-to simply hold your skull, so your brain can function properly.”
Her talk received great praise from YouTube viewers:
“I love this notion of a dental visit being connected to the entire body. It makes sense because our body is one unit working together, not segregated parts that act independently. Thank you for the insightful information, Dr. Jung!”
“Amazing insight!! Never known that our teeth are intricately linked to the cranial system has eluded me till now. I am certain whenever I look at my teeth I will remember your teaching for sure! Thank you, Dr. Jung!!!!”
“Her story of overcoming challenges as a first-generation immigrant and pursuing her dream of becoming a dentist is truly inspiring… Jiyoung reminds us to prioritize our oral health for a lifetime of well-being. Thank you, Jiyoung Jung, for sharing your knowledge and empowering us to take better care of our teeth for a healthier future!”
A true expert, Dr. Jung has been trained with experts in cranial, focusing on the airway, sleep, and craniofacial construction. She has collaborated with chiropractors, myofunctional therapists, nutritionists, and other physicians to treat the whole body.
Dr. Jung has been awarded her Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), a distinction only 6% of all dentists have achieved. She is very detail-oriented, and she dedicates time to improving her knowledge and skills to be the best dentist she can be. Her goal is to provide patient-centered, comprehensive care. She’s also been selected as Best Dentist in D Magazine for 2021, 2022, and 2023 for her work in the Dallas Fort Worth area.
Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in child psychology and education, her talk was released just in time to honor her during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
“I’m currently working on an upcoming memoir, which will be launched in AAPI Heritage Month in 2025, on Sleep Apnea Awareness Day,” announced Dr. Jung.
After moving to the United States with her family in 1997, Dr. Jung received a Bachelor of Arts with honors in biology at the University of Texas at Dallas, where she graduated on the Dean’s Honor List. At Baylor College of Dentistry, now known as the Texas A&M College of Dentistry. She also earned a certificate in education for healthcare professionals from the Texas A&M School of Graduate Studies. She graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree and was recognized with the Merritt-Parks Award.
She has taught third- and fourth-year clinical dental students as an adjunct assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Dentistry.
