Pediatric Dentistry has always been a dream career for me primarily because there is never a dull moment when it comes to treating children! Kids continue to surprise me on a daily basis with their resilience, the knowledge they have about our local sports teams (Go Bengals!), and their ability to make me laugh even on the tough days. It has been such a privilege watching all my patients get older, learn about their new hobbies, and all the fun they have been having every 6 months!
I share common goals with Dr. Webb in many ways, but most importantly that I want your child to have fun at the dentist while learning how to best optimize their oral health. I find it highly rewarding to help kids feel comfortable while coming to the dentist and look forward to treating them every single day. The best part of my day is hearing that someone has been looking forward to seeing me and having fun at our office!
I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC and then completed my doctorate of dental medicine at University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (Go Cats!). Upon graduating dental school, I went on to pursue my two-year certification at the University of Kentucky where I served as chief resident for my entire second year in training.
I am proud to be certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. If you ask anyone who knows me, I am always in the pursuit of excellence and hold myself to a very high standard in my career. I challenge myself to learn something new every day and attend both local continuing education courses as well as the annual American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry meetings.
Community involvement is something that is extremely important to me! Throughout my dental school career, I enjoyed organizing and participating in events such as Give Kids a Smile, Lessons in a Lunchbox school visits, and many other pediatric dental outreach programs. I am fortunate enough to help coordinate our own charitable dental event, Give Kids a Smile Day, at West Chester Pediatric Dentistry. This program is close to my heart as it allows children from low-income families to receive dental screenings and treatment that they would not be able to otherwise receive. I strongly believe in the mission to promote National Children’s Dental Health Month by visiting preschools and educating kids on the importance of brushing, flossing, and all things tooth related with my trusty sidekick Bucky the horse (if you know you know).
I grew up in Corbin, KY (home of the original Kentucky Fried Chicken) and enjoy going back to visit when I can. After spending six years in Lexington, I feel really lucky to call Cincinnati my forever home. I married my dental school sweetheart in 2022 and we have two sweet little goldendoodles named Lily & Ruby.
This past summer, we were overjoyed to welcome our little girl, Leena Rose! Becoming new parents has been an exciting journey and we are learning something new every day.
When I’m not at work or changing diapers these days, I am spending lots of time with my family, watching Cincinnati sports, discovering new tv shows and books, playing Mahjong, and rooting for the Kentucky Wildcats! One of my favorite hobbies is traveling and learning about new cultures, so keep your eyes out for me at the airport!
