Dr. Thabang Siwela is a dentist trained at Charles University. She began her career in Botswana’s government hospital system before continuing her practice within the United Kingdom’s National Health Service. Working across diverse healthcare environments has shaped her interest in the psychological and cultural influences on oral health behavior. Dr. Siwela advocates for relationship-centered dentistry that integrates clinical excellence with emotional intelligence to foster trust, improve patient experiences, and influence generational oral health outcomes