Biographical Information:
Birthplace: Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Undergraduate Education:
*Wake Forest University-Winston Salem, North Carolina
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology 1967
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society

Professional Education:
*St. Louis University School of Dentistry, St. Louis Missouri
Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree 1970
H. Trendly Dean Memorial Award in Public Health Dentistry in 1970
William H. Bauer Award in Oral Pathology 1970
*Internship-General Practice Florida State Hospital 1970-1971
*Residency-Sunland Hospital, Orlando Florida 1971-1972
(a 1000 bed hospital for the care of non ambulatory children and adults with special needs)

Private Practice
Bradenton, Florida 1972-present

Professional Associations
American Dental Association 1970-present
Florida Dental Association 1972-present
West Coast Dental Society 1973-present
Manatee County Dental Society 1973-present
Academy of General Dentistry 1982-present
Fellowship (1997)
Mastership eligible
L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education Alumni Association
1983-present

Practice Philosophy:
We take pride in two things, how we treat our patients, and the quality of our
work. To us, these are inseparable. Quality is critically important to us. Our
mission of caring directs everything in our office, including taking advanced
specialized training in major areas of dentistry so we can provide a full range of
treatment, including preventative, restorative, implant and cosmetic dentistry.

Esthetic dentistry:
A beautiful smile is now acceptable to nearly everyone. It has come of age with durable, natural-looking materials and procedures, including tooth colored filling and porcelain to restore both function and beauty.

Healthy structures:
Our commitment to making beautiful restorations includes concern for the gums and bone supporting teeth. We emphasize meticulous cleaning both when we clean your teeth and when we teach you to keep your mouth clean and healthy.

Creating the ideal bite:
We focus on the relationship between the jaw joints and the way teeth come together. Our emphasis on an accurate bite comes from the intensively studying full-mouth re-constructive dentistry. The consistent success we have had reinforces the importance of this and enables our patients to function comfortably for a lifetime.

Personalized plan of treatment:
Once you understand all aspects and implications of your treatment options. We will develop a step-by-step plan with you that fits your time, circumstances and temperament.