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Thousands of Tennesseans can't access the dental care they need, but Dr. Julie Gray isn't waiting around for this to change — she's driving the change right to their doors.As Associate Dean of Community Affairs at Meharry Medical College, Gray leads transformational programs like the Mobile Dental Unit and biannual Oral Health Days, bringing compassionate, high-quality care directly to underserved populations. Hear how her journey from Meharry student to leader in community dentistry reflects the College's enduring mission of service and shines a light on how oral health care can be delivered with empathy, innovation and purpose.