Education
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (1993), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
- Restorative Dentistry (1996), Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida, Mexico
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry (2005), University of Minnesota Dental School, Minneapolis, MN
I chose dentistry because it allows me to serve people by helping them maintain and improve their oral health, function, and aesthetics while striving for excellence and compassionate care. Dentistry is a healthcare field that is incredibly rewarding, and it’s a profession where the learning never stops. I am passionate about volunteering and providing dental care where it’s needed, which I’ve been doing through various organizations such as Give Kids a Smile, Team Smile, Special Olympics-Special Smiles, Hope Clinic, and on missionary trips to Honduras with IHS Minnesota and Rotary Club Honduras.
Outside of dentistry, I enjoy a variety of activities including traveling, cooking, and taking cooking classes with my husband, Greg. I’m also an avid cyclist, skier, hiker, and reader. Spending time at the park with our two mini-Schnauzers, Leo and Zoe, brings me great joy. I cherish moments with family and friends, and some of our favorite destinations to visit are Minnesota North Shore, Roatán, Honduras, and Whitefish, Montana.