'We treat patients like family': Fil-Aussie couple ibinahagi ang mga hamon at oportunidad sa itinayong dental clinic sa Sydney

After more than 10 years of practicing dentistry in Australia, Dr. Angelica and Edmond Abesamis took a leap of faith and built their own dental clinic in Sydney, supported by fellow Filipinos who believed in their vision and capabilities. Credit: Supplied

Hindi naging madali ang simula sa Australia kahit dentista si Dr Angelica Abesamis. Alamin ang kanilang kuwento ng sipag at tiyaga bilang mga migranteng Pinoy.

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Key Points

• Si Dr. Angelica Abesamis ay top 1 sa board exams at graduate ng University of the Philippines, at kasama ang kanyang asawang si Edmond, pareho silang graduates ng University of the Philippines at practicing dentists sa Pilipinas.
• Bilang Filipino-trained dentists kinailangang sumailalim ni Dr. Angelica Abesamis sa masusing assessment ng Australian Dental Council bago siya makapagparehistro at makapagpraktis bilang dentista sa Australia.
• Kahit permanent resident na nang lumipat sa Australia noong 2013, dumaan sina Dr. Angelica Abesamis at asawang si Edmond sa hirap sa paghahanap ng trabaho at paupahang bahay. Ngunit hindi sila sumuko.
• Matapos ang mahigit 10 taon bilang mga dentista sa Australia, itinayo ng mag-asawang Abesamis ang sarili nilang dental clinic na may layuning maghatid ng serbisyong may Filipino values o pusong Pinoy na may kusa, malasakit, at kaizen o 'good change'.

Dr. Angelica Abesamis is a University of the Philippines Dentistry graduate and Top 1 board exam passer, qualified since 2012 to practice as a dentist in Australia, known for her excellence and patient-centered care. Credit: Edmond Abesamis

Bilang graduate ng University of the Philippines at practicing dentist, bitbit ko ang disiplina at kahusayan na patuloy kong iniaalay sa aking propesyon, kasama ang paniniwalang ang tunay na serbisyo ay nakabatay sa malasakit sa pasyente.

Dr Angelica Abesamis, Sydney-based Dentist

Dr. Angelica Abesamis is a University of the Philippines graduate and practicing dentist dedicated to delivering patient-centered dental care rooted in excellence, communication, and genuine service. Credit: Edmond Abesamis

The clinic is supported by Filipino dentists who uphold its core values of kusa, malasakit, and kaizen, delivering compassionate and patient-centered care. [L-R]: Dr. Carmen Gorospe, Dr. Jennifer Saculo, Dr. Angelica Abesamis, Dr. Katrina Santiago, and Dr. Tina Pedrosa. Photo Credit: Supplied

The clinic is supported by Filipino dentists and staff who share its core values of kusa, malasakit, and kaizen, delivering compassionate and patient-centered care. Photo credit: Supplied

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