Having had braces as a teenager due to a horrible smile, my goal was to become a dentist to help other people smile. I have been a dentist for 11 years, owning my own practice for over 5. Communicating with and educating our patients on a healthy lifestyle is our daily goal. Everything from accessible oral care to nutrition is discussed on a patient-by-patient basis. We treat one patient at a time so we can focus on one patient's needs at a time. I have also spoken to youth about the importance of higher education, and have been asked to speak to the Girl Scouts to talk about becoming an entrepreneur.