In this episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry speaks with Dr. Ashley Lerman, a board-certified pediatric dentist and founder of Firstgrin, an oral health tech company aimed at educating parents about their children's dental care.
They discuss the importance of maternal oral health, preventive care, and the role of technology in improving dental education. Dr. Lerman shares her journey into pediatric dentistry and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the need for effective communication and education for parents to ensure better oral health outcomes for children.
Lerman is a board-certified pediatric dentist and diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Trained at Columbia University, she specialized in pediatric and special needs dentistry.
Lerman founded Firstgrin to improve early oral health through maternal and childhood oral health partnerships with major payers, pediatricians, and OB-GYNs, distributing oral care kits and offering an educational app for parents. Lerman is also the voice behind @pediatric.dentist.mom, a social media platform that has reached over 8 million people with practical, evidence-based oral health tips. She is dedicated to expanding access to preventive dental care for families.
