Becoming the Boss
When Heather Wilmore changed careers from pediatric nursing to dentistry, she discovered her true calling.
At Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas, Heather Wilmore played a vital role in caring for pediatric intensive care patients and their families. But after several years, she realized that she wanted to grow in her career, but didn’t want to become a medical doctor. A visit to her dentist for a regular cleaning opened her eyes to what would become her passion – and, ultimately, paved the way for her to care for patients in a deeper, more meaningful way.
A Different Way
On the ninth floor of a professional building in the Galleria area of Houston, Heather Wilmore, DDS, PLLC, has been practicing dentistry for two years. It’s not her first profession, but it certainly is her chosen one.
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The office exudes a classic Old World, Mediterranean feel, with a soothing water feature and gold, black and bronze coloring throughout. Dr. Wilmore wanted a welcoming practice environment that allowed her patients to relax. Her husband, Terry, brought her vision to life and created a space that doesn’t resemble a typical dentist’s office.
With a background in nursing, Dr. Wilmore approaches dentistry a bit differently than her peers. Spending three-and-a-half years as a pediatric nurse in the ICU gave her a tough skin for things beyond her control and yet she maintains a soft touch with her clients. She balances her schedule to optimize one-on-one time with patients and provides her cell phone for emergencies day or night, weekday or weekend.
Skip Fortune, Dr. Wilmore’s equipment specialist, says, “She has a very caring personality and she wants to do what’s right for the patient. When you look at her office, it’s gorgeous and that’s Heather. She’s just like that, a gorgeous person inside and out.”
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