A Love for Dentistry as a Means of Helping People

I knew I wanted to be a dentist at a very young age. I grew up in my mother’s dental practice and started working in the front office filing records at age 12. Once I was older, I started working as her dental assistant and developed a love for dentistry and all it entails.

I believe that being a dentist is about helping people. It’s getting someone out of pain, restoring function, and ensuring a smile is bright and healthy — and it’s about caring for the person as an individual. I appreciate the opportunity to serve my community and to get to know so many remarkable people.

Spending my days talking with, listening to, and learning about people’s lives is rewarding. Everyone has stories, experiences, and dreams to share and I learn about the world from these conversations. My patient family teaches me and, I think, makes me a better practitioner and individual.