So, I moved to Orlando when I was 12. I did middle school, high school, college here, UCF Go Knights. I did Temple Dental School there and made it back home to Orlando. Originally, I was a soccer player as a kid and I thought I was going to become this big-time soccer player. Luckily, I had really good friends that said, "Hey, have you ever thought about being a dentist?" There is a dentist in town that is responsible for the inspiration. I met him, I shadowed him, and at the end of the day, I knew that this is what I wanted to do. The most rewarding part about being a dentist is seeing somebody that is a little timid or scared or anxious, seeing that look completely turn around whenever they're happy with their smile and they realize that, "Hey, this isn't so bad." I try to eliminate the dental anxiety by trying to connect with my patients, you know, just feeling part of the family, part of home. I'm a father, a soccer fan, so I support Orlando City. Grilling, being a dad, and a soccer fan is pretty much sums me up.
