Most people either loved going to the dentist as a kid—or absolutely hated it. Where did you fall? How come?
I loved going to the dentist. My favorite feeling as a kid was (and still is) clean teeth. The video games in the waiting room definitely helped, too!
What’s the most rewarding part of your job?
When a member leaves feeling great about themselves, regardless of whether they came in for a cleaning or ten cavities. In addition to being your provider, I am here to be your cheerleader for your oral health care!
What’s something your patients might be surprised to learn about you?
I own and ride a motorcycle
How do you recharge after a long week? What’s your go-to activity for hitting the restart button?
Hitting the gym and cleaning my apartment. When my space is clean, my mind is clear.
__What is the absolute coolest thing about the human mouth? __
The mouth is one of the fastest healing parts of the body - saliva has proteins that promote healing!
In another life, if you weren’t working in dentistry, what would you be doing?
I would be an obstetrician.
When I’m in the patient chair, I’m probably grooving to {blank} in my headphones.
Fleetwood Mac