Melanated Docs

27/11/2025

17/08/2025

Congratulations to this remarkable group of dentists in the graduating class of the ADA’s Institute for Diversity in Leadership Program (IDL)! Over the past year, we have laughed, learned, and shared countless meaningful moments together.

Our journey has centered on one essential question: “What does it take to be a leader?” While it may sound simple, the reality is that becoming an effective leader requires immeasurable dedication, growth, and reflection.

I am truly grateful to everyone who contributed to the success of this program, and I wish my colleagues the very best as they continue their leadership journeys. From here, the path only leads upward!

14/05/2024

Great coffee after a 24 hour shift is always a good idea. A bonus if it’s at a Melanated owned coffee shop in the neighborhood. is a wonderful coffee shop with amazing food. If you are ever on the south side of Chicago check the out!

09/05/2024

It is important that we encourage and uplift the next generation of Melanated Docs. Being a mentor and sharing our stories can encourage a future doc to believe that they can succeed as well.

06/05/2024

Hey! On our latest episode of Confessions of Melanated Docs, we have guest host Dr. Aniika Jackson-Smith. She is a native of New Orleans, LA. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1999. In the fall of 2002 Dr. Jackson entered Creighton University Medical Center School of Dentistry in Omaha, NE. She completed her studies at Creighton in 2006 earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. Upon graduation, she entered into the General Practice Residency at Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. In New Orleans. Dr. Jackson-Smith currently practices in the DFW Metroplex. She enjoys traveling with her husband and two daughters. Check it out and let us know what you think!

04/05/2024

Happy Saturday! Having a fellow sis in medicine who is a true friend is invaluable. Keisha and I have been on this journey of growth together since 2009. We have cried on each other’s shoulders too many times to count. Whenever the other was down or didn’t see a way. We dug into our faith and helped to pray the other through it. We also remind each other of how far we have come. We are still working on alot of goals and enjoy sharing our journey. ❤️

11/12/2023

Hey guys! Take a listen to our latest episode. We chat with the wonderful Yvette of . Check out her bio to learn more…….. My name is Yvette. I am a Congolese-American that was bitten with the travel bug when I was 4 years old. My parents are hardworking immigrants who made it a priority to take me and my brother somewhere every summer. Whether it was the beach in Florida or visiting family in Paris, France, we started to appreciate the cultural knowledge we received. I moved to Canada when I was 24 and started working for a travel agency. From there, it just really opened my mind to all the places there are in this world to visit. I didn’t know how I was going to get there but I had a vision board of all the places I really wanted to go to. Since then, I’ve now traveled to 25 countries and I plan on visiting more. During my adventures, I’ve grown to love bringing people with me throughout my travel journey.

27/10/2023

Episode 12 out now! Take a listen. We’re talking about being more than a Melanated Doc and blending families together. Let’s discuss in the comments. 🎙️

24/10/2023

Hey Melanated Docs! We are back for season 3. In this episode we talk with Dr. Megan Thomas about being a boss and having a blended family. She gets real about her life and how she manages it all. She is an inspiration to those who don’t take the traditional path and blazes their own. You don’t want to miss this episode! Please listen and tell us what you think.

27/02/2023

Dr. Morgan Price is a General Dentist and new mom. She is currently practicing in Dallas,Texas. Check out our latest episode as she discusses having a career and balancing motherhood.

27/01/2023

Recently I attended a documentary screening of Aftershock by Paula Eiselt and Tonya Lewis Lee. As I watched this film I was overwhelmed and flooded with many emotions. African American woman have the highest mortality rate during childbirth and affected disproportionately. If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend. I am very grateful to the organizers for bringing together a group of diverse health care providers with the common mission of decreasing morbidity and mortality for African American mothers.

What are some discussions that you feel need to be initiated for our mothers? Is having an OBGYN of the same race imperative? What do you think are solutions to this epidemic?

Pictured are amazing physicians and mothers who I am privileged to work with. Dr. Okwudi, anesthesiologist, Dr. Rogers, Maternal Fetal Medicine and Dr. Macaulay, OBGYN.

27/12/2022

Greetings from Accra!!! So excited to be in Ghana this holiday season.