In The Operatory

Where I Am

When not exploring the outdoors or under a blanket at home, you can find me training as a resident in the Division of Periodontology at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, KY. 

Go Cats! 

Some of my professional interests and passions include patient education and communication, periodontal plastic surgery, women's health, lasers, and working within organized dentistry.

Why Perio

While I enjoyed providing full scope care for my patients, I am focusing my practice on helping patients achieve and maintain optimal periodontal health. As a general dentist, I saw how foundational this is to the success of dental treatment and to overall health.

Periodontics is a specialty where I can utilize and expand my skills in patient management, interprofessional communication, and surgery while cultivating my research interests to advance both collective knowledge and the well-being of my patients. 

Some areas of interest that led me to periodontics:

Where I've Been 

I obtained my Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine (Pomona, CA) in July 2020. I was involved with many groups, on and off campus, and was honored with the Class of 2020 Award and the California Dental Association Outstanding Senior Award in my graduating year. 

My Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Minor in Leadership was completed at the University of Detroit Mercy College of Engineering and Science, (Detroit, MI) in 2016. After four years of leadership, service, and research, I was named 2016 Science Student of the Year and granted the Linsenmeyer Award for Service. 

Attending Oakland Early College (Farmington Hills, MI) allowed me to dual enroll in college courses while in high school. In 2012, I earned my high school diploma, an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts from Oakland Community College, and recognition for leadership and community building.

Check out my Clinical Portfolio to see some cases from my time in practice