Im native to the area having grown up in Spokane WA and have been providing orthodontic care inHayden, Sandpoint, Rathdrumand surrounding communities since 1999. Im a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the US and Germany as a medical and laboratory technician. After the Army I returned to the Spokane area and completed a Bachelor of Science degree at Eastern Washington University. My family moved to Milwaukee Wisconsin where I attended Marquette University and received a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. I graduated Summa Cum Laude and was Valedictorian of my dental class while maintaining an evening job with a local dentist.

After dental school I was accepted to a highly competitive orthodontic residency at Marquette University having received a certificate in orthodontics and a Master of Science degree. I was fortunate to take over an existing practice in Coeur D Alene after graduate school. While practicing I went through a voluntary process to become Board Certified with the distinction of Diplomate. I feel orthodontic treatment involves continuededucation and the use of proven and modern techniques/materials. As a member of an implant study club, Im able to provide the necessary care for adult and young patients who are missing adult teeth and need implants or extensive restorations.