Creating Peace
One Person at a Time
Dr. Betty Orr — The Peaceful Dentist and Holocaust Speaker — brings a lifetime of healing to every room she enters.
One mission. Three expressions.
Peace is not a destination — it is a practice. Dr. Betty Orr has spent her career creating it: in the dental chair, where fear gives way to calm, in the auditorium, where silence gives way to remembrance, and in the lecture hall, where the next generation of dental professionals learns to lead with kindness.
Holocaust Speaker
As the daughter of survivors, Dr. Orr carries those stories into schools, universities, faith communities, and organizations — ensuring that the lessons of the Holocaust are not forgotten, and that the pursuit of peace remains urgent.
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The Peaceful Dentist
After nearly 20 years in private practice in Charlotte, NC, Dr. Orr now teaches the next generation of dental professionals to practice with the same calm, patience, and compassion she built her career on.
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A Peaceful Practice
Dr. Orr speaks directly to dental professionals about burnout, stress management, and building a practice culture rooted in calm and purpose — drawing on two decades of hard-won experience.
For dental professionals→"I have sat with patients trembling in the chair and with audiences trembling at the weight of history. In both rooms, the work is the same — to create a moment of peace."
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Dr. Betty Orr
The daughter of Holocaust survivors, Dr. Betty Orr grew up understanding that peace is never abstract — it is something you create, one person at a time. That conviction has shaped everything: her nearly 20 years in private dental practice in Charlotte, NC, her work as a Holocaust speaker, and now her role as a dental educator.
Today she teaches the next generation of dental professionals to practice with the same calm, patience, and compassion she built her career on — because she believes kindness in the dental chair and kindness in the world are the same skill.
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Bringing History to Life
Schools & Universities
Age-appropriate presentations that bring the human dimension of the Holocaust to students — fostering empathy, critical thinking, and a commitment to standing against hatred.
Organizations & Corporations
Keynotes and workshops that connect the lessons of history to the values of inclusion, dignity, and moral courage in today's world.
Faith Communities & Cultural Institutions
Intimate, reflective presentations for communities of faith and cultural organizations seeking to honor remembrance and deepen their commitment to peace.
Bring Dr. Orr to Your Community
Whether you are planning a school assembly, a community event, or a corporate keynote, Dr. Orr's presentations leave audiences changed. Reach out to begin the conversation.
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