I grew up in Richmond, Virginia. After high school, I lived overseas in Peru for two years where I completed a humanitarian mission and became fluent in Spanish. I later received a B.S. in Biology from Brigham Young University where I met my lovely wife, Silvia (who was raised in Peru and Japan).
I accepted a full ride scholarship from the Navy to attend dental school at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Immediately following dental school, I completed a Navy sponsored residency program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry. After serving honorably in the Navy for seven years, I decided to pursue specialization in orthodontics at Jacksonville University in Florida. I am a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and have been practicing dentistry since 2009.
I became an orthodontist 35years ago so I could make a difference in peoples lives. A beautiful smile does so much to make a person feel good about themselves, their appearance, and their health. In some cases, a new smile is truly life changing.
I love to see my adolescent and teen patients grow and evolve into young adults, knowing I have played a part in helping them achieve a beautiful smile and improved self-confidence. I also get great satisfaction by helping my adult patients achieve the beautiful smile they have always dreamed of. It is such a pleasure to meet so many wonderful patients, getting to know them over time and helping them to achieve their personal best. I can't think of any job I would rather do.
I am continuously taking continuing education courses in order to keep my practice state-of-the-art. It is important to me that my patients receive the most efficient, up-to-date, and comfortable care possible. Committed to lifelong learning, I have an inquisitive mind and like to try new treatment options. I take lots of training in aesthetics, self-ligating brackets, Invisalign, treatment mechanics, dentofacial orthopedics, orthognathic surgery, and practice management.
A native of New York, I have lived in Burlington, Iowa, for the past 26 years. My husband, Martin, and I have two children, Anna who is a graduate student, and Michael who is studying electrical engineering. Our family would not be complete without our two dogs, Sully and Dexter, our two cats, Colby and Speedy, and a Senegal parrot named Bijou. My time outside the office is spent with my family, cooking, camping, traveling, practicing yoga, and knitting.
Dr. Daniel Garrison and Dr. Teresa Salino-Hugg know the difference orthodontics makes for those we treat. We love watching each persons self-esteem blossom as they see their teeth straighten and share their excitement at the end, when the beautiful, confident smile is revealed!
Ours is a friendly and warm practice, where we work one-to-one with patients and families throughout treatment. We want you to have a smile that improves your oral health, grows your self-confidence, and is an achievement youre proud to share!
Choosing orthodontic treatment is choosing to make a lasting change in your life, or that of a loved one. This decision should be made with all the information at hand: treatment options, costs, duration, and expected results.