"My career in veterinary dentistry began after realizing how little I knew about dentistry and oral surgery after graduating from veterinary school. Oral disease is the most common reason dogs and cats visit the veterinarian and very few people know how to manage these diseases appropriately. This prompted me to pursue a residency training program in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. I love the immediate gratification I receive when I see the difference a pain-free mouth can make in an animal’s life. That gratification is also what led me to open Veterinary Dentistry Specialists.
In creating the vision for these practices, my priority was to provide world-class clinical care experience combined with concierge-level service. Together with our board-certified veterinary anesthesiologists, and our skilled and compassionate team members, we have brought that vision to life. We have been honored to serve the animals in need and look forward to many more years of providing care at various locations.
I completed an internship in dentistry and oral surgery at Florida-based All Pets Dental Clinic under the mentorship of renowned veterinary dentist Dr. Jan Bellows, former president of the AVDC. I then completed an academic residency at the University of Wisconsin under the mentorship of Dr. William Gengler, also a former president of the AVDC. I then became the attending clinician of the dentistry and oral surgery service at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. I have authored several research publications, lectures nationally and internationally on topics relating to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the mouth and face of dogs and cats.
I serve on the Board of Directors for the Southern New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (SNJVMA). My term as Secretary runs throughout 2021-22.
In my free time, I am an avid cyclist and follow competitive cycling feverishly. I am an avid outdoorsman who also enjoys following the English Premier League and racquet sports including racquets and squash."