"I strive to help people obtain a beautiful, healthy smile with a gentle, comprehensive approach.
I feel a person's smile is their greatest asset."
 
 
A Lifetime Commitment
"It was at a young age that I decided to become a dentist. It was my dentists, as an adolescent, who made such positive impressions for my career decision. I have been involved in the dental field for many years, having worked in clinical and research positions before becoming a dentist. Committed to achieving the highest technical skills and techniques from the world's leading educators in cosmetic dental procedures and materials, dental orthopedics, orthodontics and implants, I attend many advanced training courses. This is so I may provide my patients with the best that morden dentistry has to offer." 
 
 

 
Graduate
Medical College of Georgia (1989-1993)
     Doctor of Medical Dentistry 
University of Florida (1984-1989)
Santa Fe Community College (1979-1983)
     Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Implant Educators 

Externship
Fairbanks, Alaska

Advanced Training
Surgical and Non-surgical Gum Therapy
Cosmetic Dental Procedures:
      Las Vegas Institute
      American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
      Center For Esthetic Excellence
Invisalign Certification I & II
Botox Cosmetic and Dermal Fillers (Aesthetic Advancements)
Seattle Institute for Advanced Dental Education
Rondeau Seminars: Level I Orthodontics for General Practitioners, Mid-Atlantic Orthodontic Seminars
William C. Strupp Postgraduate School of Dentistry
Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine
Surgical Placement and Restorations of Dental Implants
(Implant Educators)
Oral Conscious Sedation 
 
Member
American Dental Association
Sarasota County Dental Association (Executive Board)
West Coast Dental Association
Florida Dental Association
Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
International Association of Orthodontics
International Congress of Oral Implantology (Fellowship) 
Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS) 
 
Community Activities
"In appreciation of the support given by the local community. I in turn am active in fund-raising and local organizations."
Sarasota Sharks Triathlon Club
Manasota Track Club