Helping patients is a natural extension of who I am, and I feel lucky to play this important role in the lives of such wonderful people. Its rewarding to give someone the gift of improved health and a beautiful smile, and I do everything in my power to make every patient smile right here in my office.
As an orthodontist, I recognize that each person has different needs, both clinical and personal. Whether I am working with a child, teen, or adult, I focus on that person and who they are as an individual. By talking with them, and building a rapport, Im best able to develop the essential connection that will ensure they enjoy their orthodontic experience and their new, incredible smile.
Im passionate about continuing education (CE) and know its an essential part of my responsibility as an oral healthcare provider. By remaining current on developing technologies and changes in treatment processes, I am able to continue to deliver to my patients the best care experience, and the strongest results. I regularly attend local, regional, and national meetings and conferences, and participate in webinar events, as well as read the latest research findings.
When not working or spending time with my family, I enjoy working out, long bike rides and needlepointing. Iam an avid reader and some of my favorite books include 'Memoirs of a Geisha,' 'Plainsong' and 'The Book of Eleven.' Ilove to participate in various volunteer projects. Ive traveled to South Africa andNew Orleans for mission trips as well as served as a longtime Sunday School teacher. I am involved in my church, the Freestore Foodbank and1N5, a mental health advocacy organization.My deepest passion, however, is to build into other people so that they recognize their worth in this world. THIS is important to me. I think it is the way I best contribute to making this world a better one.
My profession is a big part of who I am as a person. I express myself in what I do, providing gentle orthodontic care that helps each person develop a healthy and beautiful smile. When a persons teeth are straight and properly aligned, not only do they have a more attractive smile, but their bite is improved, which means less long-term health issues as a result of malocclusion. Im not only improving smiles, but a persons health, too!
Ive been practicing orthodontics for many years, and yet am still enthralled by the transformationthat occurs with each patient. Not only does their appearance gradually change, but each person changes, too. Watching a person move from being ashamed of their teeth and hiding their smile to being confident in their appearance and smiling and laughing with confidence, never grows old. I see that every day. Its incredible!
I love building relationships with each person in my care, based on trust and respect. I want them to know they are always welcome and safe, and I want them to feel comfortable talking with me, too. I enjoy spending my days creating smiles that result in positive changes for people whove become my friends.
Each year I complete many hours of continuing education courses. Withconstant changes in orthodontic treatment processes, emerging technologies, andnew materials becoming available, its essential I remain current. My patients trust me to provide them with the widest array of proven treatment options, and continuing education ensures I am able to do so.
By attending national, regional, and local orthodontic conferences and seminars, I have the opportunity to study under the best in orthodontics. By keeping abreast of the latest research findings and ongoing discussions of treatment methodologies, through various professional journals, I stay at the forefront of professional knowledge.
Im originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Being with my two children, Julia and Leandro, is my priority outside of work. I volunteer at Julias school; shes autistic and attends a special school for autistic children.
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.
Throughout the workday, I assist all staff in any way possible to become a more patient focused practice. My job is to help our patients on the financial end of their treatment by filing insurance and setting up financial arrangements. My overall goal is to make the office a harmonious experience for our patients and team. Dr. Kerr and my coworkers are amazing. Everyone is professional and personal. I cant imagine working with a better group of people!
When Im not working, you will probably find me hanging out with my boyfriend, my dog Rafiki, and my hairless cat Cali. I like to spend most of my time outdoors, and when Im able to, I love to travel and experience new places.
I have been a part of the Grace Kerr Orthodontic family since 2011. I enjoy meeting new patients and catching up with those who are established patients. Hearing their stories and laughing with them, while enjoying their beautiful smiles, always makes me smile. I love watching the changes in each person, as they become more confident in their improving smile. My days are spent helping patients during their visits, providing chairside assistance to our doctors, and changing wires, taking X-rays, and banding and debanding. Debanding is the best, because thats when the patient sees their new smile for the first time.
I have two boys and my youngest is a girl. My oldest, Trevor, is in college at Akron. Ethan is in the band and Kahley is on the volleyball team. My husband is a chiropractor in Mt. Lookout and we have a dog named Saki. We love watching the kids do their sports and music, and going out with friends to concerts. We are from Minnesota, which makes us HUGE Minnesota Vikings fans!
I love making patients happy with beautiful smiles. Its a joy to take off braces at the end of treatment and see how thrilled each person is with their incredible smile. I provide chair side assistance during orthodontic procedures, making sure Dr. Kerr and Dr. Levy have everything they need and telling the patient what were doing. Here at Grace Kerr Orthodontics, everyone works together as a team. We all care for each other personally and professionally.
I started at Grace Kerr Orthodontics as front office staff in 2017 and 6 months later I moved back to the clinic an assistant. I went to school to be a dental assistant in 2011 and orthodontics is by far my favorite. I love being able to track patients from the very beginning, even before they are ready for treatment, until the time the get their braces off. Being able to be part of an amazing team that gives our patients a beautiful smile is so rewarding.
When I am not at work, I am typically studying as I am working towards my degree in Healthcare Administration. I love spending time with my family and friends as well. Some of my hobbies include shopping, enjoying nature, exploring new coffee shops, and traveling!
Here, we believe in treating each patient as we would a member of our own family: gently, professionally, and with respect for your individual needs and concerns. We will listen to you, educate you, and work with you to find the orthodontic solutions that are right for your situation.
We promise you will never be just another mouth in the treatment chair to any of us. Well not only remember your name, well remember your interests and activities, and look forward to hearing the latest news during your visits. For us, orthodontics is so much more than creating straight teeth and healthy, beautiful smiles. Its about building long-term friendships with people in our community.
Our mission is to provide high quality orthodontic care in a gentle and empathetic manner in a warm and inviting environment. We strive to develop interpersonal relationships with each other, our patients and their families in order to enjoy our employment in an emotionally and professionally gratifying manner.
Youll notice the difference in our office the minute you step through the doors: theres a lot of laughter here, and an abundance of warm smiles, too. Not only do we love seeing our patients during their visits, but they tell us they look forward to coming to see us. We offer fresh-out-of-the-ovencookies and complimentary coffee and bottled water to make our patients and their families feel welcome. Were always swapping jokes and encouraging our patients to relax and enjoy their time here. And if theres ever anything a patient or parent needs, were here to make that happen.
Our clinic has state-of-the-art technology, for better diagnostics and the strongest results for you. And we use only leading-edge treatment processes to shift teeth, ensuring a gentle care experience. What sets us apart, though, is our attention to detail and how we find the right treatment processes for you. We know your concerns are as individual as you, and that a cookie-cutter treatment plan isnt acceptable.