Orthodontist Dr Anna Law always wanted to be involved in medicine.

"As a child, part of our games would involve playing doctor and I would write prescriptions for all the ailments," she recalls, fondly.

That child's play eventually became her job. In fact, she was one of the first two female orthodontists in Jamaica. She was just 17 when she left Jamaica to pursue her BSc in chemistry at Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts.

"I was on my own for the very first time. The American students were very advanced in their exposure in terms of sex and drugs. The freedom that I saw was scary so, for the first few years, I kept a very low profile. I really missed home in the initial stages. It didn't help that my parents would say "Well, if you don't like it, just come back".

Dr Law excelled in every area of study and graduated as the top student overall after four years of dental school. However, she would not describe herself as a bookworm. "I've always had a drive to do well and have competed with myself to be the best that I can be. I did not worry about how others were doing, as long as I knew that I did my best. I don't want to sound cliché, but God kept me going."

Today, this Campion College past student enjoys bringing out the best in her patients. "The improvement in self-esteem that comes from an improved smile is powerful. Every time it happens, I am happy that I am able to do that, especially for the younger patients when their personalities are being developed."

Alma Mock Yen

Alma Mock Yen is known for her tremendous work and dedication to local radio. With many years of experience, she has been credited with being one of the inspirations for many media practitioners who were privileged to be under her tutelage at the Caribbean Institute of Media and Communications (CARIMAC) at the University of the West Indies, Mona.