I love communicating one-to-one with my clients, building a relationship with each of them. I strive to create a smile that is unique and customized to the individual’s needs and expectations. It’s an amazing experience to create dentures that increase a person’s comfort and self-esteem. Seeing a client leave the office with a confident smile on his or her face makes me smile.
I am grateful to meet so many diverse people. Hearing about their experiences and families creates a bond that goes beyond provider and client. I am always happy when clients share part of their life story with me. I learn a lot about the world — and myself — from our conversations.
I’ve been involved in the dental field since graduating from high school, as a dental assistant and working in dental labs. I enjoyed the patient care and interaction of being an assistant but craved to use my creativity and artistic abilities.
I explored various fields of dental technology and realized that I needed a combination of patient interaction and creativity. Denturism was the perfect route for me. I found my dream job- creating smiles on a personal level, directly with my clients.
Building dentures is more of a passion than a profession for me. It doesn’t feel like work as much as a hobby – one that improves the lives of others!
Education and Continuing Education
I graduated from the Dental Assisting program at Fanshawe College in London, ON. Then I studied Dental Technology at George Brown College in Toronto, and later graduated with honours from the Denturism program there in 2010.
Each year I participate in many hours of continuing education. I learn from the leaders in denture care, through dental implant and Denturism organizations. Continuing education ensures that I am up to date on the latest materials, technologies, and advances in the industry and patient care.
Professional Memberships
- College of Denturists of Ontario
- Denturist Association of Canada
- Denturist Association of Ontario
Personal Life
I was born and raised here in Sault Ste. Marie. Post-secondary training took me away from my hometown, but I returned as soon as I graduated and opened the Sault Algoma Denture Clinic.
When I’m not in the office, or studying the latest developments in Denturism, I’m soaking in every minute that I can with my family. My young children keep me busy and entertained. We love spending our time outdoors or near the water. Our favourite spot is on Lake Superior, where my husband Ryan and I enjoy spending our summers with family and friends, enjoying what the beautiful Northern Ontario has to offer.