Umar Imtiaz, D.D.S. Phoenix, AZ How many years have you been an ADA member? 3 Briefly describe your practice. I work in a group practice with three other pediatric dentists. What generation dentist are you? Second What's the most-often asked question from your patients? Is it gonna hurt? What is the most interesting thing that has happened or you’ve done as a dental professional? I had a chance to visit Israel for helping out DVI (Dental Volunteers for Israel).		Umar Imtiaz , D.D.S., three-year member of the ADA.

Why did you choose dentistry as a profession?
My mom is a dentist and I liked the lifestyle.

What's the most difficult challenge you've faced in your practice?
Oral hygiene instructions.

Name one unique thing on a wall in your clinic or displayed in your waiting room.
Cavity free club.

What is/was the most challenging aspect of dental school?
Cramming for exams.

What would you be doing if you weren’t a dentist?
Doing research in a lab.

Name/describe your favorite CE course taken in the past two years.
Damon Orthodontics Seminar

What do you do to relax?
Surf the Web. Watch TV.

What is the most daring thing you’ve done in your lifetime?
Street Racing.

What are you most proud of?
My score on Wii Tennis, 2350.

What is the last book you've read or are currently reading?
I read car magazines.

How do you deal with stress?
Travel on long weekends.

Where is your favorite vacation spot or activity?
Hanging out with friends in Las Vegas.

What are your hobbies?
TV Video Games Sports

Who is your favorite singer or musical group?
Third Eye Blind

What do you do for exercise?
LA Fitness, mostly cardio.

Name one thing you have in your home from your childhood.
BMX trophies.

Name the last movie you saw.
3:10 to Yuma

Name your favorite movie.
Rocky IV

Whom do you admire?
Steven Seagal

Who has most influenced your life?
My parents

What's your favorite Web search engine?
Google

What concerns you about the future?
Economy

Any words of advice?
Get kids in to the dentist by age one.

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