Smile, and the world smiles with you. Dentistry and everything dental are some of my passions: It makes me smile. I enjoy sharing my love of dentistry through my desire to help others love their smiles and smile in return.
I was born in picturesque Upstate New York. I graduated from the University of Rochester with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry in 2007. While in my undergraduate program, I answered the call to serve and enlisted in the US Army Reserves. A desire to continue to serve the community and help others led to my attendance of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. After graduation in 2011 from dental school, I entered active duty service and completed the 1-year residency of Advanced Education of General Dentistry.
My Army career included a deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and eventually my service brought me to the beautiful state of North Carolina. After 10 years, I completed my active duty service in North Carolina. I felt drawn to the landscape and weather, so I made North Carolina my home.
I have a lot of passion for my profession and I continue to learn and hone my skills. My constant thirst for knowledge allowed me to achieve an accomplishment shared with only 6% of my peers, the Fellowship of the Academy of General Dentistry. In addition, I was awarded the Qualified Dentist Designation from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
In my free time, I can be found outdoors with my constant canine companion, Monty. I also enjoy exploring farmers markets or running and hiking the trails. I feel blessed to be welcomed into this family community, and I am looking forward to the journeys that await!