A LOVE FOR DENTISTRY AS A MEANS OF HELPING PEOPLE
I knew I wanted to be a dentist at a very young age. I grew up in my mother’s dental practice and started working in the front office filing records at age 12. Once I was older, I started working as her dental assistant and developed a love for dentistry and all it entails.
I believe that being a dentist is about helping people and caring for them as an individual. I enjoy helping my patients achieve a smile that is bright and healthy. I appreciate the opportunity to serve my community and to get to know so many remarkable people.
Spending my days talking with, listening to, and learning about people’s lives is rewarding. Everyone has stories, experiences, and dreams to share and I learn about the world from these conversations. My patient family teaches me and, I think, makes me a better practitioner and individual.
I hope I show my patients that I care about them personally, and want only the best for them. I want people to take their oral health seriously, to understand the connection between oral and overall health, and to develop practices that lead to a lifetime of health and smiles!
EDUCATION AND COMMITMENT TO CONTINUING EDUCATION
- Doctorate of Medical Dentistry (2015) - University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology Cum Laude (2011) - Mississippi College
- Bayou Academy (2008)
I stay current on the latest developments by taking continuing education courses (CE) regularly. By attending meetings, seminars, and reviewing publications, I stay up to date on the latest changes in dentistry. I believe in using an evidence-based approach for ideal outcomes. My patients deserve the best, and with ongoing CE, I strive to deliver it.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- University of Mississippi Dental Almuni Board
- Mississippi Dental Association
- President Elect District IV
- Counsel on Administration
- American Dental Association
- Gluckstadt Madison Business Alliance
- Amabassador
BEYOND THE PRACTICE
I grew up in Cleveland, Mississippi, a small Delta town near the Mississippi River. I moved to the Jackson area for college and dental school and now live in Madison.
When I go home in the evening it’s to spend time with my family: I have two beautiful children, Olivia and Harrison, and two fur babies, Daisy and Lilly. I enjoy playing with my kiddos, spending time with family and friends, cooking, sewing, and exercising.
