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#myLAcommute I really enjoy making patients comfortable

#myLAcommute asks locals where they\'re coming from, where they\'re going and why.
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November 23, 2015

MAYA H.

My commute is long, but I don’t complain about it. And I don’t fight it. It’s better to have a positive attitude. I’m a dental assistant. The other day, I had a patient who was crying, freaking out, and saying she was going to pass out. People are really vulnerable at the dentist. I know everyone hates going to the dentist, but I really enjoy making patients comfortable. I had braces growing up, so I have empathy.

Laurel Canyon Blvd. to Western Ave.

#myLAcommute is a project of Zócalo Public Square.

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