Q: What got you into this specific medical field?
A: General/Cosmetic Dentistry
Q: What landed you in your city, and what is it that you like about the neighborhood?
A: Relocated to Florida from Michigan in 1993 to be closer to family.
Q: Where did you receive your undergraduate and professional degrees, and did you participate in any residencies?
A: Ferris State College- Associate in Applied Sciences- Registered Dental Hygienist (1981),
University of Detroit Mercy- Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) 1990,
General Practice Residency- University Medical Science Center Jacksonville (1993-1994).
Q: Do you belong to any professional associations?
A: American Dental Association (ADA),
Florida Dental Assoc. (FDA),
West Coast Dental Assoc. (WCCDA),
Sarasota Dental Assoc. (SDA)- President Elect,
Sharks Tooth Study Club (Venice affiliate of the Seattle Study Club),
Saragator Study Group,
Female Dental Society (FDS),
Cambridge Who's Who-VIP & Lifetime Member,
The International Association of Dentist,
Florida Emergency Mortuary Operations Response System (Femors)-Forensic's.
Q: What year did you begin practicing?
A: Practice established April 9,1996.
Q: What investments in your practice equipment and facilities have you made?
A: Purchased Condo & all of the equipment (Latest & Newest Technologies to best care for my patients).
Q: What are your office hours?
A: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm with lunch from 1:00-2:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am-Noon
Friday: Spa day (Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Procedures- MICP's- Botox, Derma fillers (Juvederm & Radiesse) & Lip Augmentation)
Q: What HMO or PPO providers are you in network with? Do you offer financing?
A: PPOs: Delta Dental, MetLife, Aetna Dental, Cigna Dental, BC/BS- Florida combined only. Careington Dental discount plan- 500 series only.
Financing: CareCredit & Springstone Financial.
Q: Do you accept any government programs or discount cards?
A: No government programs. Careington- 500 series & Aetna Access discount plan.
Q: What are the most challenging parts of your everyday practice?
A: Presently, the economy!
Q: What are the best moments that make it worthwhile?
A: Receiving compliments from my patients & knowing they are pleased with the care they received from our office.
