The Slope Survey returns for its 22nd installment with Dr.Siama Muhammad
What brought you to Park Slope?
My husband. He grew up in Brooklyn in the 80s and 90s and always loved Prospect Park and has many fond memories there. It’s one the first places he brought me on my first visit to Brooklyn. I subsequently fell in love with the park and the neighborhood, and we lived on 12th street for five years before moving to Dyjer heights.
What is your most memorable Brooklyn moment?
I have so many! I practically love here since I’m at my office pretty much every week day. I would say my most memorable moment was the birth of my third child at Methodist. I loved being able to get all my favorite treats after I deliver (read: Colson’s pastries ;))
Describe your community superpower.
Envisioning, owning and running a small business for more than 8 years that is a dental practice. And being able to keep that “small town feel” even as we have grown over the years. Really striving to keep it genuine and focused on customer care. Even through a pandemic and business shutdown!
If you could change one thing about the neighborhood, what would it be?
More diversity and affordability! Great things have happened in the district school system, and I know the problem is city wide, so continued attention to this is needed.
What do you think Brooklyn will look like in 10 years?
It will continue to be a beautiful neighborhood with awesome food life, culture and atmosphere! I hope we can keep more of the small businesses in and larger corporate businesses out 🙂
What are you reading, would you recommend it?
Breath, by James Nestor! I highly recommend it! It’s a NY times best seller and will open your eyes to how important the simple act of breathing is and how it can effect so many aspects of your health.
What is your greatest extravagance?
High tech dental software and equipment!! It’s been such a game changer in the way I practice! We are able to diagnose and treat sleep disorders in dentistry and it’s been an important aspect of my practice.
If you couldn’t live in Brooklyn, where would you go?
Queens!
Who is your hero, real or fictional?
My parents, who emigrated here and started from scratch just for the sake of their children’s well-being and education.
Last Word, What’s turning you on these days?
Airway dentistry!! Which is a focus on how the structure of the mouth and jaws impacts sleep and breathing. It can diagnose and influence problems of the TMJ, tongue, teeth and gums in an integrative way.