Dr. Vijaylaxmi Jesson completed her dental education in 1990 in her native India. She worked at her uncle’s dental practice for a time, then made the move to the U.S. Additional education at New York University completed her schooling.
Dr. Vijaylaxmi Jesson completed her dental education in 1990 in her native India. She worked at her uncle’s dental practice for a time, then made the move to the U.S. Additional education at New York University completed her schooling.
Meet Dr. Vijaylaxmi Jesson, DDS
Finding the Right Path:
Dentist Windsor Mill, Dr. Viji JessonIn a family of surgeons, OBGYNs and engineers, entering the medical profession interested Dr. Viji from a young age. Her dentist uncle invited her to check out his clinic, and she liked the artistic side of dentistry. The decision was made, and Dr. Viji qualified at Ragas Dental College in India in 1990. After she had finished an internship, she worked in her uncle’s practice for a time. Then, she married her husband Robert and moved to the U.S.
Completing a Well-rounded Dental Education:
Once in her new home, Dr. Viji set about investigating how to obtain a license to practice in the U.S. After dental school, she completed additional dental studies at New York University, graduating from their program in 1997. While in school, she worked at an implantologist’s office in Manhattan during the day and attended classes during the evening. Dr. Viji then worked in upstate New York before going on to open Convenient Dental.
“I’m proud to be a dentist. My patients tell me that I’ve restored their ability to smile. Giving them back their self-confidence is highly fulfilling.”
