I became interested in dentistry when I was just fourteen years old. Due to a rare dental condition, I underwent extensive treatment and experienced true dental rehabilitation firsthand. That experience paved the way for a life-long passion to provide for others what had been given to me: a beautiful, healthy, confident smile. This dentist office is different from others as our team is centered on providing top-notch patient care.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of meeting and working with some of the most highly-regarded clinicians and dental educators in the world. I completed the entire continuum at the prestigious L.D. Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida and was honored to serve as a Lead Faculty member, facilitating the education of others in the concepts of TMJ, occlusion, and restorative dentistry that I had learned. I became a Pankey Scholar after successfully completing a rigorous process that challenges each candidate to demonstrate an exceptional level of practice, which has been awarded to only 48 dentists worldwide.
I believe that too often, dental treatment is offered in response to a problem without also treating the source of the problem. A thorough evaluation of a patients lifestyle, chewing patterns, tooth arrangement and gum health allows more appropriate treatment of a dental condition for a more comfortable, long-lasting result.
I was strongly influenced at a very young age, not only to become a dentist, but also to offer to others what I had been given: a chance to keep myteeth and enjoy the comfort and confidence of a healthy smile.
I have had the pleasure of dedicatingover 30 years to the treatment of patients, giving them the dental care and personal attention they deserve. My practice offerspatients a full range of comprehensive dental treatments including preventive, cosmetic and restorative dentistry. I also specializein TMJ diagnosis and treatments and have spent more than 20 years facilitatingcontinuing education events about these time-tested concepts at the prestigious Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education in Key Biscayne, Florida. I am honored to be one of only a select few dentists worldwide who hold a Scholar title at the Pankey Institute.
Our patients first comprehensive examination is a detailed evaluation of overall health, jaw joints, chewing muscles, gum and surrounding tissues, smile concerns, and airway issuesas well as the condition of the teeth. During their visit well discuss their concerns, whether its a desire for healthy teeth, a more beautiful smile or to addressserious oral health issues. For patients with more complex dental issues, we schedule a stategy session to outline their preferred pathway to a healthy and beautiful smile. This comprehensive approach to dentistry is like looking at the whole forest instead of just the trees.
It is my priority to keep up with of the latest medical technologies, but I creditthe success of my practice to a service approach which treats patients like family. At the end of the day, its not just about teeth or the treatments, but getting to know the patient and addressing his or her individual needs. Patients have different temperaments and circumstances and I believe those differences must be respected.