Becoming an orthodonist was something that I decided to do very early in life. I always felt that the importance of a having straight teeth and a wonderful smile mean everything in life. I wore braces for several years during my adolescence and was fortunate enough to have several wonderful mentors who guided my career path toward orthordontics. Now I have the pleasure of helping my patients and seeing their self-esteem and confidence transform as they realize their beautiful smiles.
Coming from a family of healthcare providers, I have always valued that aspects of patient care that cannot be taught. I enjoy getting to know each individual that I treat and subsequently learning something unique about that person. I also like to clearly explain a customized diagnosis and treatment plan so that my patients and/or their family can make an informed decision regarding their orthodontic care. My motto is to "treat each patient like family", so that every person in our office can have complete confidence in our exceptional care.
There are now more treat choices than ever before; from the latest state of the art bracket technology to the simplicity of aligner systems that moves teeth without the use of traditional braces. Due to constantly improving techincal advances in orthodonitces, most people today can be treated in less time and with less discomfort than ever before.
With almost twenty years of experience in orthodontics, technical expertse and a warm personal approach, I will work with each patient individually to help them achieve a beautiful smile, a healthy bite and aesthetics that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.
Board- Certified:American Board of Orthodontics
Residency: Orthodontics, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC
General Practice, Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Advanced Training and Ceritifcation:TMJ Disorders, Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, NY
DDS:University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, Buffalo, NY
BS:Biology/Philosophy, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
Member:American Association of Orthodontist, American Dental Association, American Board of Orthodontics, Southeastern Association of Orthodontists, North Carolina Dental Society, and Iredell County Dental Society