“Growing up I was always impressed with people who would say that their work is their play. Little did I know that I too would be able to say the same thing about what I do today. Indeed, my work is my play in addition to my avocations and my family commitments. As both a clinician and educator, I have great passion for what I do and feel truly blessed to be able to provide both clinical expertise and state of the art technology to help improve my patients’ quality of life. My professional niche involves surgical implant reconstruction including innovative hard and soft tissue grafting techniques and the use of high technology. I am unconditionally committed to providing compassionate, empathetic and knowledgeable care to treat patients as I would my own family.” Continue reading →

I chose a career in health care, specifically oral and maxillofacial surgery, because it involves a challenging combination of medicine, surgery and artistic vision. In addition, it gives me the ability to help patients gain freedom from painful dental conditions and improve the appearance and function of their smiles. To do this, I’ve made sure that I have the educational background and up-to-date training to give my patients the best care possible. Continue reading →

“When I was in college, I had the opportunity to work in a dental office, and I found the experience to be nothing short of fascinating. Just prior to attending dental school, I was able to participate in reconstructive cases with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and I knew that working in this dental subspecialty was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.” Continue reading →

Whether it’s bringing in the latest proven techniques for advancing patient care, or making time to network with and support fellow dentists in our community, I am pleased to be a part of Coastal Jaw Surgery’s investment and commitment in the dental health of this region. Continue reading →

“My father, a career military man, always encouraged me to consider dentistry as a career. Upon finishing college, I became a surface warfare officer in the United States Navy. While assigned to a naval destroyer, a young sailor who worked… Continue reading →