Learn more about our endodontic care team at Phoenix Endodontic Group in our Team Spotlight.
This month, we shine the spotlight on one of the exceptional endodontists at Phoenix Endodontic Group: Dr. Bianca Aboubakare. With a passion for alleviating dental pain and a knack for problem-solving, Dr. Bianca brings a unique blend of expertise and empathy to her role as an Endodontist.
We had a Q&A with Dr. Bianca:
Full Name: Dr. Bianca Aboubakare
Job Title: Endodontist
Educational Background:
DMD from the Western University of Health Sciences
General Practice Residency (GPR) Veterans Affairs Medical Center of West Los Angeles.
Certificate in Endodontics and MSD from the University of the Pacific.
First job in healthcare: Wellness volunteer at the Rhode Island Free Clinic.
Why you became an endodontist: “I feel well-suited to help ease the pain of a patient experiencing acute dental pain, and oftentimes severe anxiety. It is a unique challenge, and I enjoy being able to act as a source of comfort for my patients. Besides working with my patients, I find doing root canal therapies to be fun problem-solving tasks that are rewarding and beautiful.”
Hobbies: Current hobbies are installing baby-proofing items around the house
Favorite food: Vietnamese food
Pet(s): Three dogs – Basil, Sage, and Goodman, and one cat – Henderson
Favorite book: Manuscript Found in Accra by Paolo Coelho
Favorite movie: Moonrise Kingdom
Bucket list: Watching Manchester City at the Etihad
Guilty pleasure: Sleeping in!