I have been practicing dentistry for 30years and I have been a specialist for nearly 25of those years. My education was completed at the University of Pittsburgh. Originally my family is from the small town of East Deer which is now a part of the Deer Lakes School District, a suburb of Pittsburgh. Presently I live in Natrona Heights and maintain two (2) offices: one in Natrona Heights and one in Ford City.

It was my good fortune to have been a practicing general dentist for four (4) years prior to starting my periodontal practice. This experience has given me the unique perspective of seeing both sides of a situation. That is, understanding what problems you and your dentist may run into and what can be done to both prevent and manage them. For many years my staff and I have been taking continuing education courses, well beyond the states minimum requirement. This enables us to stay current on new therapies and developments in dentistry both generally and in our specialty.

My purpose is to help every patient achieve and maintain optimal oral health. All of our patients are considered family here; they are given individualized care tailored to their personal oral needs. My biggest passion in my profession is making the patients feel comfortable when they visit and happily satisfied when they leave.

I enjoy interactions with patients. I strive to be caring and understanding of their needs and to answer their questions to the best of my ability. If a patient is nervous coming to the office, I try to put their apprehensions at ease. I supervise the staff with their questions and concerns. I encourage the staff to be caring, understanding and polite to all patients.

I want to give my patients the best dental care I can. With up-to-date procedures and continuing education, we help our patients maintain their optimal oral health. During my years here, I have developed many wonderful relationships with my patients and co-workers. I have been able to see generations of people pass through our office, and my patients have made me laugh and cry through their stories. Choosing dental hygiene as my career has very rewarding professionally and personally.