Becoming an orthodontist is extremely rewarding. I feel fortunate to be a part of such a wonderful profession. Not only do I enjoy creating beautiful, healthy smiles, I also enjoy meeting and building relationships with children, teens, adults, and families in our community. With orthodontics, my team and I change lives every day! The ability to give children and adults more confidence by changing their smile is priceless. For some, it’s restoring the ability to eat and chew without difficulty or pain.

My drive to become an orthodontist began when I had orthodontic treatment as a teenager. I was amazed at the changes that were happening in my mouth with braces! I grew up here in Southern California, in the San Fernando Valley, and attended the California State University, Northridge for my undergraduate education. The University of Southern California School of Dentistry was my next stop for the next seven years: four years to earn a Doctorate of Dental Surgery, and three more years of orthodontic residency and a Master of Science in craniofacial biology.