What’s your favorite part about being a dentist? The best part of being a dentist is being able to see the immediate positive impact dentistry can have on someone’s life. From fixing a broken front tooth and restoring one’s smile back to normal, to delivering dentures to someone without any teeth, being able to see a patient’s reaction and knowing you improved their life is an extraordinary feeling. 

What’s one of your favorite parts of your work routine that people would find interesting to learn about? Routine check-ups with patients are my favorite —  I love catching up with patients and seeing what’s new in their life as well as seeing their kids grow up!

Guilty pleasure song you can’t resist singing out loud? Any Backstreet Boys or Britney Spears songs

What was your most recent TV binge? House of Cards

You’re stuck on a deserted island, what one food item would you never get tired of eating? Coconuts! 

When did you first know you wanted to become a dentist? I volunteered at a free dental clinic for the elderly in my hometown, St. Charles, MO, and realized my love for fixing teeth and helping others!

What’s something that would surprise people to know about you? I have summited Mt. St. Helens, South Sister, and Mt. Adams multiple times!

Do you have any crazy goals for the future? I would love to learn to scuba dive and go to the Great Barrier Reef!

Any secret skills or talents few people know about? I can bake an incredible loaf of rustic bread and can craft a delicious batch of Kombucha.