Dr. Misba has truly excelled in her field earning numerous accolades. Recently nominated for the PFA Award, she has also received the Outstanding Student of the Year UG award and is the only person in Rajasthan to win the Student of the Year Award from the Indian Dental Association twice. Dr. Kadri’s achievements extend beyond dentistry; she has also earned titles such as ‘Miss Rising Star,’ ‘Leading Woman,’ and the ‘Health Icon Award.’

Dr. Misba Kadri is a Dentist by profession and a Social Worker by passion. She is also an Author, Public Speaker, and Researcher. She speaks on both national and international platforms.

Dr. Misba says she is blessed with a unique name ‘Misba’, which means ‘a bright light’, and she feels that wherever she goes, she spreads light.

Dr. Kadri has recently been nominated for the PFA (Pierre Fauchard Academy) Award conferred by the United States of America in the category of Student Community Service. She thinks she could be the first person from Udaipur to receive a PFA Award in this category.

Besides being a dentist and a social worker, Dr. Kadri is also a Social Media and Community Service Director at Cynodent International, and a Creative Director at Indian Society of Dentistry. She is also a proud founder of Delhi Dental and Secretary of Siddham Sansthan. Dr. Kadri is also a part of the Doctors Cell of the Indian Youth Congress wherein she holds the post of District Chairman of Banswara. In her role, she has organized over 100 dental camps in orphanages, old age homes, government and private schools, and anganwadis, providing free dental check ups throughout her student life.

Winning a silver medal in martial arts at the district level has been one of her achievements. She has also received the Outstanding Student of the Year UG award and is a two-time winner of the Student of the Year Award from the Indian Dental Association, being the only person in Rajasthan to achieve this. Dr. Kadri has also been a recipient of the Dental Talent of the Year award, Community Service Award, and other awards of excellence.

Dr. Misba also won the first prize in the National Film Competition conducted by a university located in the south. ‘Vinaash’ was her film’s title in which she played all the three roles of a doctor, daughter, and mother. She explains the concept of her short story and how she managed to prepare it in a span of two days. Her hard work paid off, and to her amazement, her film won the first prize, something she had never anticipated.

Apart from all this, Dr. Kadri has also taken part in many pageants, bagging titles like, ‘Miss Rising Star’. She has also won titles like ‘Leading Woman’ and the ‘Health Icon Award’, and is also an ambassador to various coaching institutes.

Dr. Misba hails from Banswara. She has recently completed her final year of studies and is pursuing her internship at RR Dental College in Udaipur. Dr. Misba recollects being questioned for her decision to pursue dentistry and being asked what she would accomplish by choosing this path. This often bothered her, and she decided to prove her capabilities to herself and to those who questioned her choices. So, she started writing about general dental health and hormonal changes in females. Her articles would also find a space in the newspapers. Dr. Kadri has also published research papers pertaining to the dental field. She has also written a book called ‘Impactful Journey of Women’ which will be published soon.

Reflecting on her early days, Dr. Kadri shares that she completed her schooling at New Look Group of Institutions, Banswara, and was involved in extracurricular activities, bagging the title of NCC Best Cadet. She was a curious and enthusiastic kid marking her foot in dance, acting, speaking, and painting. Even today, while studying at RR Dental College & Hospital, Dr. Kadri shows equal enthusiasm through her participation in national and international dental conferences.

Talking about her inspiration behind getting into dentistry, Dr. Kadri shares that she appeared for the NEET exam after her 12th and chose dentistry as her career choice. Even her mother desired for her to pursue BDS. She looks up to  Dr. Anmol Bagaria who is her role model in the field of dentistry, and who taught her everything starting from scratch. Dr. Misba credits Dr. Bagaria for the success she has achieved till now.

Dr. Kadri also considers Dr. Reddy as her inspiration. Since she wishes to join the civil services in near future, she also considers Dr. Tanu Jain as her role model, who was also a dentist prior to joining the civil services. Dr. Kadri wishes to follow in her footsteps with the firm belief that there is no limit when it comes to achieving goals in life and that everything is possible if you set your mind to it.  On that note, Dr. Misba talks about the book ‘Mindset’ stating that it's your mindset and hard work that decides your future. She firmly believes that hard work and consistency can surpass intelligence. Through her initiatives, she aims to be an inspiration for every dental student and aspiring dentists.

Dr. Misba finds inspiration in the title song of Dangal, “Kar dikhane ka mauka jab bhi kismat deti hai….” which has often motivated her in her dental journey. She shares how dentistry is equally challenging as other fields and requires a lot of hard work. Dr. Kadri advises everyone to work hard and enjoy the immense satisfaction that comes when your dream is fulfilled.

Advising budding dentists, Dr. Misba starts by saying that ‘Every doctor is not a dentist; but every dentist is a doctor.’ She motivates them by quoting how dentists become surgeons after their graduation itself, while people from other branches of medicine need to pursue their masters separately in order to become a surgeon.

Dr. Kadri highlights the unique skills gained in dentistry that are not found in other fields, emphasising that performing smile makeovers is an achievement in itself. She encourages all dentists to explore this field, noting its broad potential. Additionally, Dr. Misba urges dental students to attend conferences and participate in paper and poster presentations.

Dr. Kadri laments that people in India are not as aware of oral health compared to those in other countries, where dentists are more highly valued.

In her message to the youth, Dr. Kadri says that whatever we do, we need support from our families, similar to her case, where her father is her backbone who always believed in her efforts. She requests all parents to understand their children’s desires and their capabilities.

In the end, Dr. Misba Kadri urges people not to overlook even small opportunities, as you never know when they might lead to something big. She also advises always giving your best and being multi-talented in today’s world. Dr. Kadri echoes this sentiment, encouraging them to follow their passion alongside their profession, believing that keeping your passion alive is essential for professional growth.

Dr. Misba Kadri’s journey is a shining example of dedication and versatility. From earning prestigious awards and excelling in multiple fields to serving as an inspiration to many, she demonstrates that passion and perseverance can lead to extraordinary achievements.