Nothing but the tooth from Diane Lim

An orthodontist attaches things on your teeth to move them or to change the shape of the jaw. In order to make her patients more beautiful, Diane Lim dedicates herself to putting braces. Up to 100 students per week traipse up to her clinic, eager to allow this gentle, soft-spoken, smiling and kind dentist to torture their teeth. Diane’s patients come mostly from Poveda, ICA, Ateneo, Xavier, St. Paul and La Salle. Many teenagers’ smiles are improving, thanks to our bachelorette’s meticulous work.

Education is precious for Diane who graduated from UP. After attending further training in Boston, Diana Dorothy Lim now offers classes on advanced orthodontic techniques to practicing orthodontists.

Do you believe that you have the true religion?

Yes, I am very sure of it. I used to be a Baptist but I’m now a practicing Catholic. Contrary to what I used to think, the Catholic faith turned out to be the true one with its clear doctrines.

What is your greatest regret?

Not learning how to cook as well as my mom.

What is your motto?

Do good and disappear...

What is your passion?

My great passion for the truth, the good and the beautiful.

What sports do you like most?

Swimming and badminton.

What film influenced your life?

Those that depict heroes who generously sacrifice their lives for great principles and noble causes.

What book influenced your life?

The Faith Explained worked out my conversion.

What is your greatest fear?

Falling into grave sin and not realizing it.

What do you feel guilty about?

Hurting others inadvertently.

What is the quality you most like in a man?

Intelligence and humility rolled into one.

What is the first thing you look for when you meet a woman?

Integrity. I want to deal with someone I can trust.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

My softness.

What do you most value in your friends?

Patience.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Continuing education courses here and abroad.

What words or phrases do you overuse?

How cute!

Name a moment that brings back happy memories.

Being in Rome with my mom and friends to attend the Beatification of St. Josemaria Escriva, founder of Opus Dei. It was the starting point of my mom’s conversion. She asked me to find her a Chinese catechist as soon as we got back home.

Which living person do you admire most?

The Holy Father. With his remarkable courage and wisdom, he grasps the problems of humankind in general.

Which living person do you most identify with?

My brother whom I look up to.

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?

Losing a loved one.

Name an embarrassing moment at work?

Calling some patients by the wrong names.

What are the two best ways you express your love?

I try to spend time with them and talk to them.

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