a dentist, speaker, author, and coach based in Aurora, Colorado. After graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2010, I became an owner-partner in over 80 dental practices and served as a Clinical Partner overseeing five states for a large dental organization. Today, I consult for an implant technology company and provide implant education to general dentists. My passion for dentistry runs deep and stems from personal experience—an ATV accident during my teenage years left me without many teeth and a temporarily immobile jaw. That experience opened my eyes to the critical connection between oral and systemic health and inspired my specialization in dental implants.

I wrote Saved by the Mouth to educate patients and clinicians about the life-changing link between oral health and overall wellness. In the book, I share my personal story and highlight how oral health can impact systemic diseases, mental health, and emotional well-being. My goal is to empower readers to work with their dentists to create personalized wellness plans that foster optimal oral care.

Along the way, I’ve been honored to receive recognition such as Top 40 Under 40 Dentists in America and International Woman of the Year in Dentistry. I’ve also had the privilege of appearing on major news networks to share the importance of oral health.