I enjoy getting to know my patients on a personal level: learning about their history, lives, interests, families, and professions. I learn so much from each person and every conversation. Those exchanges broaden my world, increase my appreciation for the diversity of our community, and — I think — make me a better dentist and better human.
The long-term relationships that have grown with my patients are important to me. I’m honored to care for many family members from multiple generations, as well as their friends and extended family, and am humbled by the trust they place in me.
My father was a dentist. By the time I was seven, I knew I wanted to be a dentist, too. I was fortunate to work with my father in our practice for five years before he passed away. Every day I strive to strengthen his legacy by helping others solve their dental concerns through gentle, personalized care.
University of the Pacific School of Dentistry