My 26 year career in dentistry has covered a broad range of practice settings. A significant portion of that time being involved in dental education. With many years of experience in public health dentistry, as well as private practices, I feel I am uniquely qualified to educate tomorrow’s dentists. I enjoy sharing my vast experience of serving many diverse patient populations with students to help develop amazing, compassionate, and highly-skilled clinicians. Graduates that will possess the clinical, management, and communication skills needed to thrive in their careers.
As a Clinical Faculty (Assistant Professor) within the University of Utah School of Dentistry. A significant portion of my time is spent in clinical hands-on dental education. The largest percentage of my day is spent helping dental students (residents) provide direct patient care. I helped teach a number of clinical courses each semester. And often lecture in a number of didactic courses.
I am currently a Group Practice Leader and Director of the Wakara Way Clinic at the UofUSoD. I also sit on a number of committees within the SoD.
Areas of particular clinical interest and expertise are General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Saliva Flow/Cariology, TMJ/TMD, Orthopedic arch development/upper-airway obstruction, Treatment planning for successful outcomes, Patient management, and Practice management.