Organizational Unit: Dental Providers

I joined Unity Care NW in November 2021.

I received my bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition from Arizona State University in 2005, and my DMD from the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health in 2010. I earned a Certificate in Public Health Concepts from A.T. Still University, a university that focuses solely on community health and clinical dentistry.  I had my own practice in Blaine for 10 years but left it to pursue a career serving those in greater need of oral health care services.

I enjoy using my skills to help members of our community who wouldn’t otherwise have access to dental care.

My hobbies include snowboarding, playing drums, cooking, gardening, and backpacking.

I joined UCNW in May of 2020.

After completing my undergraduate studies at Michigan State University, I received my Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Illinois. Following a cross country road trip, I completed a residency in general dentistry through NYU Langone at Healthpoint CHC. I have experience in private practice and community health environments, working with patients from various backgrounds and cultures.

What I enjoy most about community health is educating and impacting vulnerable populations in the community, and expanding access to care to everyone. In my free time I enjoy playing hockey, pursuing new hobbies, and keeping up with my beloved Detroit sports teams.

I have worked in community health dentistry for over 25 years. I enjoy providing quality dentistry to people in our community.

I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia. I was able to complete a general practice residency at the University of Utah. I worked for the Indian Health Service and for Sea-Mar Community Health Center.

I started working at Unity Care NW in May 2020, at the North Whatcom Health Center facility.

I joined Unity Care NW in April 2019. The Bellingham area has been my home for 25 years.

I received my DMD from the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh in 2011. I received my BS degree in Cell Biology from Western Washington University in 2006, where I also played on the football team. Since I earned my degree, I have worked as a general dentist in Bellingham, both in private practice and community health.  I am passionate about using my talents and skills to help serve the people in Whatcom County and achieve optimal oral health.

I am a member of the National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA), the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors, (ASTDD) and the American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD).

I have officiated high school football for 15 years for the schools in Whatcom, Skagit, and Island counties. I also enjoy golf, traveling, and karaoke.

As a life-long resident of Skagit and Whatcom Counties, I have been honored to provide oral health care to our community for almost 30 years.  I enjoy educating children and their families on the importance of preventative dental care. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Western Washington University and graduated with my DDS degree from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 1997.

Over the years as Dental Director, I led the expansion of Unity Care dental from a small 6 operatory clinic to a multi-site dental department that serves thousands of patients in our community annually.  I oversee a dedicated team with a focus on preventative, restorative and urgent care, along with community outreach through our mobile dentistry program.  I believe in creating a patient centered dental clinic that fosters a culture of respect and compassion.  Beyond clinical dentistry, I enjoy mentoring the next generation of community health dental professionals.

In my free time, I enjoy photography, gardening and paddleboarding.

I like working in community health because I believe everyone deserves access to dental care.

I earned my AAT degree from Whatcom Community College with Honors in 2010. I went on to complete my AAAS degree in Dental Hygiene at Shoreline Community College in 2013. I am fluent in Vietnamese.

I enjoy using my training and skills to help members of our community live more healthy lives.

I earned my BA degree in Fitness and Exercise Science at Western Washington University in 1996 and completed my AAS degree in Dental Hygiene at Lake Washington Technical College in 2000.

I earned my BA degree in Spanish Language from Walla Walla University in 2005 and went on to complete my DDS at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2012. I worked in private practice after graduating and began working at Unity Care NW in 2015. I am currently a member of the National Health Services Corps. I love being part of the amazing team here and especially enjoy creating a positive dental experience for children.

I started working at Unity Care NW in October of 2016.  I received my BS degree in Biology from the University of Texas at San Antonio and my DDS degree with High Honors from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.  After graduating, I completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program with Northwest Dental Residency/Yakima Valley Farm Workers’ Clinic in Eastern Washington where I worked most days at the Union Gospel Mission alongside a variety of volunteer dentists seeing homeless patients.

I am a member of NNOHA (National Network for Oral Health Access).

I have been a dedicated member of the Unity Care NW team since 2003 and currently serve as Associate Dental Director at the North Whatcom clinic. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Oregon and my Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Creighton University School of Dentistry.

I am a member of the National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) and am ABCD Pediatric Dentistry certified, reflecting my commitment to expanding access to high-quality oral healthcare.  I value working collaboratively with my colleagues to create positive, supportive dental experiences for children and families in our community.

Outside of the clinic, I enjoy skiing, fishing, crabbing, and spending time outdoors.