Dr. Anna M. Munné, MD, DDS, MS is a periodontics practitioner in Houston with over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Munné and her entire periodontics team are dedicated to providing the thorough, gentle, personal care patients need and deserve.
Here we share our interview with Dr. Anna M. Munné:
Dr. Anna M. Munné
WHERE ARE YOU FROM AND WHERE DID YOU ATTEND COLLEGE, DENTAL SCHOOL, AND RESIDENCY IF ANY?
“I was born in Sant andreu de llavaneres, a little coastal town 35 km north from Barcelona, Spain. In Europe, education is slightly different. I did an equivalent to college in Mataro, close to Barcelona. Studied medicine in the Universitat central de Barcelona, dental school in the Universitat central de Barcelona-Bellvitge. endodontics in the Hospital general de Barcelona, periodontics and a master degree in University of Texas-Houston school of dentistry. “
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT YOUR PRACTICE?
“It is a wonderful feeling seeing a patient transformed by the treatment we provide, but what amazes me more is when a patient or a colleague chose our practice for their treatment or to refer someone. We feel very honored and humbled by their trust in us and we take our responsibility very seriously. “
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE MISSION STATEMENT OF HOW YOU PRACTICE DENTISTRY?
OUR PRACTICE MISSION STATEMENT:
“We provide education and state of the art dental services and technology to our patients and their families to help them achieve oral and overall health in a comfortable, clean and welcoming environment. Through our wellness and prevention program, we want to aid our patients reach oral health stability to eliminate their future dental needs.”
HOW DO YOU BALANCE WORK AND PERSONAL LIFE?
“I live every moment intensely and want to make it count. Sometimes I need to invest more time in my professional activities to reach my goals, but when I am on personal time, I truly disconnect. I have a very clear priority list and always make sure that I do first what needs to be first. Some things can be postponed. We try to do everything, but we only need to do what is important to us.”
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU HAVE TO CURRENT DENTAL STUDENTS?
“They have chosen a wonderful profession that can bless many people including them and their families.
Always have passion for what they are doing. Dentistry can be difficult and demanding. Their passion is what will help in difficult moments. Make sure they give to our profession as much as they receive and engage with colleagues through GHDS to stay connected and protect the future of our dental community.”