Having the opportunity to utilize my expertise and help patients achieve optimum, functional oral health is what drives my passion for dentistry. Our patients have a great appreciation for the care that we provide, and many of them have been with the practice since it was opened by my father in 1978. It is extremely rewarding to see those patients entrust our office with their own care, the care of their children, and their friends and family. Staying informed of the latest dental treatment techniques is essential to best benefit our patients. Therefore actively seek lectures and courses throughout the year on the ever-developing treatment of dental implants, conscious sedation and anesthesia techniques, and the use of digital technology in diagnosis and treatment planning. I am also an active member in the South Sound Study Club, Premier Study Club, and Nobel Biocare Implant Study Club, along with regular review of current dental literature through research journals such as the Journal of Oral Implantology, International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, Anesthesia Progress, Implant Dentistry, and the Journal of the American Dental Association.