Do what you love, and love what you do!A twinkle in children's eyes when they are able to have a pleasant and comfortable dental checkup (they are often surprised) - the sense of accomplishment and confidence evident on their face as they give me a hug or a high five at the end of their dental visit is priceless! No matter what the dental needs of a child are, they can be accomplished with kindness, patience and dedication. I get to work with the most tender of the patients, many of whom really need specialized help - infants as young as 2 days old, who are struggling with feeding challenges due to lip or tongue-tie issues, all the way to adults with special healthcare or behavioral needs. This is possible only by use of gentle behavior guidance - distractions such as songs and stories go a long way. Before the end of every appointment, I like to ensure that I have answered any questions that children or parents may have. Quality dental care coupled with prevention and effective patient education is the recipe for a lifetime of happy, healthy and beautiful smiles.“People don't buy what you do; they buy WHY you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe.” – Simon Sinek

I believe in Smart Learning: Create conditions for success, Plan your strategy, Implement path of actions, Analyze outcomes, Modify to improve results. Seminars and Training Experience: • 2007 GWU, Infant Oral Care & Early Childhood Caries Awareness• 2008 CNMC, Pediatric Medical Residents – Pediatric Oral Health & Trauma Prevention• 2009 CNMC, Bring kids to work day – Nutrition and Oral hygiene practices • July 2011 Chen Laser institute – Advanced Laser symposium, Pediatric procedures• Sep 2011 Laser Dentistry seminars – Pediatricians, Lactation Consultants• May 2013 AAPD Annual Session – Pearls of wisdom series – Infant laser frenectomy • July 2013 Chen Laser institute – Advanced Laser symposium, Pediatric Soft Tissue • Nov 2013 Chen Laser institute – Advanced Pediatric Laser Training • Jan 2014 Greater Loudoun Dental Study Club – Pediatric Dentistry Update• Jan 2014 NSU – Co-educator, Standard Proficiency Certification Laser Course• Feb 2014 University of Michigan – Co-educator, Standard Proficiency Certification Laser • Feb 2014 ALD Annual Session – Pedo Track speaker • Mar 2014 WCLI Annual Session – Incorporating Lasers into your Pediatric Dental practice• May 2014 AAPD Annual Session – Keys to successful laser pediatric procedures• May 2014 AAPD Annual Session – Breakfast rounds – Laser soft tissue applications• Sept 2014 Chen Laser institute – Advanced Pediatric Laser Training• Jan 2015 Sparkle Institute – Introduction to Laser Dentistry, Lucknow & New Delhi, India • Feb 2015 Xcel Seminars – Enjoyable and Excellent Pediatric Dentistry for a General DentistsNever teach a pupil, simply provide conditions in which they can learn – Albert EinsteinPlease reach out for services or speaking engagements related to Pediatric Oral Health Management, Laser Dentistry or Infant Oral Health and Development.

Part-time faculty at the Department of Dentistry. Overseeing all aspects of patient care while in the resident clinic as well as when patients are treated under General Anesthesia in the Operating Room. Contribute towards the didactic portion of resident education in various topics including: Laser Dentistry, Dental/Oral Radiology, Space maintenance for optimal growth and development, Aesthetic Dentistry for Pediatric Patients, Private Practice Management.