Meet The Dentist

I grew up in Portland Oregon and after attending the University of Idaho for my undergraduate degree in biology, I knew I eventually wanted to make Idaho my permanent home. I spent five years as a dental assistant before confirming that my true passion was to become a dentist. I then moved to Arizona for dental school and attended A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. While there I was fortunate to go on three rotations at community health clinics in surrounding states that helped shape the provider I am today. As a dentist we are not only treating a tooth, but that tooth is connected to a whole person, that is then connected to a family and is connected to a community, and we want our patients to be their best and contribute their best to the community. I moved back to Idaho in 2021 and love working with the team at Nampa Smiles, it truly feels like a family. I appreciate learning wonderful insight from my colleagues and mentors here at Nampa Smiles and through continuing education opportunities. I look forward to providing excellent care to all patients in this community at several of our office locations. In my free time I enjoy watching sports, gardening, and being outside with my two hound dogs exploring new hiking trails or dog parks.