How radiology taught me to be a better observer | Dania Tamimi | TEDxUTulsa

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By framing observation as a learnable superpower, Dr. Dania Tamimi explains how hyperfocus and cognitive bias frequently blind professionals and everyday people to critical details right in front of them. Drawing on lessons from oral and maxillofacial radiology, she illustrates how systematic checklists, humility, and broader knowledge prevent life-altering errors caused by tunnel vision. She offers practical strategies to help individuals slow down, look beyond screen-driven distractions, and cultivate a truly observant mindset. Dr. Dania Tamimi graduated with a dental degree from King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She trained at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and earned a doctorate of medical science (DMSc) and certificate of fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in 2005. She is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (ABOMR). She is a reviewer and an Editorial Board member for multiple medical and dental journals, She is the le

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