(805) 456-2866
Goodland Children’s Dentistry is 100% Women-Veteran owned and operated.
Career Highlights
Active Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Active Member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Graduate of UCLA Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program - 2021
Graduate of Boston University School of Dental Medicine - 2011
Veteran of the United States Air Force - Rank of Major
Active California dental license and moderate sedation certification
Volunteer instructor at the UCLA Pediatric Dental Residency Program
International volunteer for International Health Emissaries and Dentistry For All - Guatemala
Areas of Expertise in Dentistry:
- Surgical techniques for the pediatric dentist, an American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry lecture series
- Development of a novel antimicrobial dental resin sealant using in-situ generated silver nanoparticles
Work in Public Health sector:
- Safe access to effective sedation for children during dental procedures
- The effects of added sugars in processed foods and beverages in the U.S.
- Pre-term dental care for pregnant people and effects on their children
- Botanical sexism and its contribution to allergies and asthma in U.S. urban populations
- Differences in access to minimally traumatic dentistry between children with commercial insurance vs. government insurance
Chronological Experience and Education
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Present
University of California Los Angeles
Clinical Instructor
Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Residency
2022
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Diplomate2021
University of California Los Angeles
C.A.G.S. Advanced Pediatric Dentistry2021
University of California Los Angeles
M.P.H. in Health Sciences2017-2019
Private practice in Austin, TX
Practice exclusive to treating children2016
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Advanced Education in General Dentistry
2011-2016
United States Air Force Dental Corps
San Antonio, TX & Robins AFB, GA
2008-2011
Health Professions Service Corps
Full-Scholarship
Reserves
2008 - 2nd Lieutenant
2011
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
D.M.D. Magna Cum Laude Class President2007
Boston University Graduate School of Medical Sciences
M.A. Oral Health Concentration2001
Syracuse University Whitman School of Management
B.S. Marketing
Women’s Ice Hockey Team Captain
Goleta Location
(805) 456-2866
Patterson Professional Plaza
122 S. Patterson Ave. Suite C-133
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Our Front door is under the turret, on the south side of building C
Tues, Thurs, Fridays: 8am-5pm
Lompoc Location
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Ocean Avenue Plaza
1111 E. Ocean Ave Suite 4B
Lompoc, CA 93436
Entrance is through the center gates
Wednesdays: 8:30am-4:30pm