Petite Dental’s People

Nurturing a long-term relationship with my patients is a top priority. I believe that providing gentle and conservative care for my patients is one of the most important components to create a positive experience for both the child and their parent(s). One of my main goals is to make the visit to our office comfortable and interactive, so that the children leave looking forward to their next visit because of what they learned and how much fun they had!

I originally grew up near Portland, Oregon where I came to appreciate all the unique offerings of living in Portlandia.  Later, I moved up the coast to Seattle to attend the University of Washington for college. I remained on the west coast to earn my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of California, San Francisco. At UCSF, I graduated with several top honors and recognition for remarkable community service. I would often seek out extra treatment opportunities at community clinics, to provide infant oral  exams and teach  dental education to underserved families. This is where I discovered my passion to treat children exclusively and decided to pursue advanced training to specialize in pediatric dentistry.

I received my Master of Science degree in Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston.  I am a board certified pediatric dentist who is experienced in conscious sedation, IV sedation, and hospital dentistry. I have been practicing pediatric dentistry in Texas since 2008 and have settled in Austin to be close to my family.

Aside from work,  I enjoy ultimate frisbee, snowboarding, tennis, paddle boarding, cooking, and traveling.

I was born in Florida, raised in Indiana, and have since lived all over the country for my orthodontic education and training. I obtained my Bachelor’s degree at Indiana University, completed dental school at LECOM School of Dental Medicine, and finally acquired my masters and orthodontic specialty training at Seton Hill University Center for Orthodontics. I am now proud to call Austin, TX my home.

I try to enjoy all that Austin has to offer and I love to be outdoors or out on the water as often as I can. I also love to travel to new and exciting places and to gain new perspectives wherever I go!

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I truly believe orthodontics can be a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone involved, and it is one of many reasons why I love what I do. I am able to relate to my patients and their families because I have had extensive dental and orthodontic treatment throughout my life. I can appreciate how much of a positive impact this has had on me during my youth, and as an adult.

I have been around medical professionals my entire life and it is my dream to be where I am today. Orthodontics has also allowed me to give back to the community, and I am proud that I have received recognition from dental and orthodontic organizations for fundraisers I have founded or contributed to while in dental school and orthodontic residency. I cannot wait to continue creating beautiful smiles both in and out of the practice.

I was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago before receiving my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I then moved to Philadelphia to complete my doctorate of dental medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. I then returned back home to Illinois to complete my advanced training and Master’s in Oral Science at the University of Illinois Chicago. I am a board eligible pediatric dentist with experience in hospital dentistry, conscious sedation and providing care for special needs patients. I am also an active member of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association and Texas Dental Association.

I strongly value the unique background and experiences all children and their families come from. I am committed to creating a personalized approach to providing both dental treatment and oral health education. I am passionate about creating a positive and caring environment for all families that will make all smiles last.

I have recently moved to Austin with husband and our cat Dewey! I am thrilled of all there is to explore in Austin, especially the food scene Pickleball fanbase! I am grateful for the warm welcome from our patients’ families and am looking forward to making memorable smiles.