Hello! I feel honored to serve the people living here in Northwest Michigan and have the chance to be their dentist. I see every visit as an opportunity to give someone a great experience at their dental home. It’s an opportunity to prove that a dental appointment can be a gentle experience.
I believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Having served in public health for nearly four years, I have seen first-hand how circumstances, barriers to care, and life in general can surprise us with complex dental problems. These can seem overwhelming and cause unnecessary anxiety when scheduling a dental visit. I enjoy helping my patients find wonderful solutions to their dental concerns and taking care of them like family. It is exciting to see them improve their health and gain the comfortable, beautiful smile they deserve.
I am passionate about dentistry because I know the impact of oral health on quality of life cannot be overstated. Dental care means so much more than oral health. It can boost social confidence, help you feel your best for job interviews, ensure effective communication, and allow healthy diet choices. A graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, I am passionate about helping improve your quality of life through great dental care.
I am thankful that my daily work brings me great joy and personal satisfaction. I truly love my job and couldn’t imagine doing anything else. Dentistry gives me the opportunity to build relationships with diverse people, to educate patients how to achieve and maintain optimal dental health, and to create comfortable and beautiful smiles that last a lifetime. I look forward to a long and happy career here in Benzie county.
EDUCATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Undergraduate degree – University of MIchigan
Doctorate of Dental Surgery – University of Detroit Mercy
I love staying on the cutting edge of technology. I complete more than 30 hours a year of continuing education, and insist on providing my patients with the highest quality of care available.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Dental Association
Michigan Dental Association
Resort District Dental Society
OUTSIDE THE OFFICE
My wife, Sarah and I have four wonderful children- Josiah, Corbin, Finley, and Mason. I love spending time with my kids. When I have free time, I enjoy the outdoors, sports, and family activities. I have always tried to be generous with others, since I recognize the multitude of undeserved blessings that I have received in my life.