• Bachelor of Science, Vanderbilt University
• Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
• Certificate of Residency, General Practice Dentistry, VA Medical Center, Martinsburg, WV
• Member of the American Dental Association
• Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry
• Resident of Green Valley, AZ

I was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. After dental school, I successfully completed an advanced residency program in general dentistry at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia. This residency program proved to be extremely valuable from a professional standpoint, as it not only provided me with an environment in which to further develop my technical skills in general dentistry, but also afforded me the opportunity to become proficient in emerging "high-tech" areas of dentistry, such as implantology.

After residency, I moved to my wife's hometown of Billings, Montana for one year, so that Susan could help care for her mother, who unfortunately was suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. While in Billings, I worked for a general dentist as his associate. This one-year associateship helped me to prepare for the future challenges of operating a private dental practice.

After one year in Montana, Susan and I as avid cyclists and hikers, fell in love with the Santa Cruz Valley. In April, 2000, we threw out the anchor, purchased a practice, and began living and practicing dentistry in Green Valley.

Most recently I earned Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (F.A.G.D.) status. In order to achieve the status of Fellow, a dentist must practice comprehensive care dentistry for a minimum of three years, successfully complete specific education courses, and pass a rigorous board exam. More importantly, in order to maintain the status of Fellow I am required to continue to complete training in specific areas of dentistry.

Of the 143,000 general dentists practicing in the United States, only 13,000, or 9%, are Fellows of the Academy. There are only 66 Fellows in the State of Arizona.

Susan and I are active in the local animal rescue organization. We now live with 12 rescued animals--4 dogs, 7 cats, and a rabbit. Click here to view a slideshow of our pets. Susan is also active in the Animal League of Green Valley, Friends of Madera Canyon & Green Valley Assistance Services.

In summary, we are extremely pleased with our decision. The magnificent countryside affords us endless possibilities for cycling and hiking, and our fabulous patients make coming to work each day a true pleasure. It is hard to believe that several years have passed since we began operating our dental practice. It has truly been a privilege to work for such a wonderful clientele, and we look forward to treating the dental needs of the Green Valley Community for many years to come.