I take pride in being a great listener and helping people feel relaxed and calm in the dental setting.  Sometimes people have very personal reasons for not seeking care or putting off treatment.   

Recently I had a client come in who didn’t want a crown on her tooth even though it was crucial for keeping the tooth in good condition for the long term, she just wanted it pulled.  I tried to talk her into a middle ground treatment of doing a filling instead so that we could at least keep the tooth but have a chance to clean out the decay.  She didn’t even want a filling.  I asked her why and then I listened.  To my surprise, it wasn’t the cost, it was the sound of the drill.  We were able to come up with a solution for her to keep her tooth which was crucial for the support of her partial denture.  In short, we were able to keep her chewing and eating the foods she loves. 

During the appointment, she was able to remain calm and relaxed.  She felt at ease and taken care of.  We were able to provide her the best care for her teeth and make a meaningful difference in her life.  It was a big win.

I once had a mentor ask me what is the most important thing that we give patients.  I responded with “A great smile and functional bite?” and he said “No, the most important thing we give is our time.”  I think this was a great example of that principle at work and we did more than just dentistry that day.

For me, dentistry is how I can combine building relationships with my technical and artistic skills in order to make a difference in people’s lives in a direct and tangible way.  It allows me to connect with people and guide them down a path of seeing the value in their dental health and ultimately help them realize that value in themselves.

Since the purchase of the office in November of 2019, the office has been upgraded to support today’s dentistry by installing a new computer system, converting to digital x-rays that have minimal radiation compared to traditional x-rays, and implementing electronic charting for ease of organization and communication. However, my vision begins here.  We are out to create a dental home for our clients.  I want people to walk in the door and feel at ease and welcomed in the space.  We are developing a culture of gratitude and sharing of our successes with the overall community.  We are about providing the best care for every person we serve.

My goal is to lead and grow our amazing team and become the destination practice known for building relationships, incredible attention to detail, and excellent results.  We strive to listen to our clients and work toward common goals by helping them see the value of their dental health and how that fits into taking care of their whole self.