Introduction: Every once in a while, I get to use my editorial license to choose topics that are near and dear to my heart. This week, I share with you a reflection from Grant Garcia, UMass Chan SOM '24 who recently did my oral health elective. During this elective, students are asked to think broader about what they are seeing about access, role models, and other observations of inequity. I think Grant has made some important comments that we all can learn from as we think about what our patients are experiencing in the dental and health settings as well as in society in general.