Suggested questions

1You’ve spent nearly a decade working closely with patients. Was there a moment in the clinic that really stuck with you and changed how you think about access to dental care?

2Many people only deal with their teeth when something starts hurting. What have you noticed about what happens between the first small warning sign and the moment someone finally decides to get help?

3In your work, you’ve met people who felt the only option they could afford was pulling a tooth instead of saving it. What is that experience like from your side of the chair?

4The idea for your app started on a flight back from South Africa. What was going through your mind on that plane that made the concept suddenly click?

5Growing up in Belgium and then moving to Canada exposed you to very different attitudes about dental care. What did you notice about how awareness around oral health changes from one place to another?

6A lot of people still think of dental health as separate from the rest of the body. When you’re working with patients, what connections between oral health and overall health tend to surprise them the most?

7Many people feel embarrassed or anxious about going to the dentist. What have you learned about how privacy or control can change the way someone approaches their health?

8Building a health tool meant to stay affordable can be a tough decision in a world where apps often aim to maximize revenue. What mattered most to you when deciding how accessible this needed to be?

9When people start paying attention to their oral health earlier, before pain or emergencies show up, what kinds of changes do you see in their long-term outcomes?

10When you imagine someone using a simple tool at home to catch a small issue early and keep their natural teeth longer, what kind of ripple effect do you hope that creates in their life over time?