Licensure & Certificates

North Carolina Board of Dentistry01/2026

License No. 14536 — Expires March 31, 2027

Virginia Board of Dentistry01/2024

License No. 0401418741 — Expires September 30, 2026

Maxillofacial Prosthetics Certificate06/2023

Prosthodontics Residency Certificate06/2022

Georgia Board of Dentistry05/2016

License No. DN 015164 — Expires December 31, 2026

Education

Naval Postgraduate Dental SchoolBethesda, MD

Maxillofacial Prosthetics Fellowship07/2022 – 06/2023

Prosthodontics Residency07/2019 – 06/2022

1st Dental Battalion, Naval Dental CenterCamp Pendleton, CA

Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)09/2016 – 08/2017

Dental College of Georgia, Augusta UniversityAugusta, GA

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)06/2012 – 05/2016

United States Military AcademyWest Point, NY

Bachelor of Science, German/Spanish06/1999 – 05/2003

Work & Leadership Experience

United States Navy

Assistant Program Director, GPR, Portsmouth, VA06/2023 – Present

Maxillofacial Prosthodontist · Command Digital Dentistry Specialty Consultant · Dental Clinic Manager

Assistant Program Director, GPR: Supported the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) GPR Program Director in overseeing the residency's educational and clinical components, ensuring the highest standards of training and patient care; supported development and implementation of curriculum, coordinated rotations, and provided direct mentorship to residents in clinical and didactic settings; evaluated resident performance, offering constructive feedback and guiding individualized learning plans to foster growth; collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure residents gained comprehensive, hands-on experience across a range of general and specialized dental procedures; assisted in managing accreditation requirements, tracking program outcomes, and organizing regular faculty and resident meetings to maintain alignment with institutional and regulatory standards; program received no recommendations during Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) review in 10/2024, ensuring seven more years of program success.
Maxillofacial Prosthodontist: Provided specialized dental care focused on the restoration and rehabilitation of patients with congenital or acquired defects in the head and neck region; designed and fabricated prosthetic devices including facial prostheses, obturators, and dental implant-supported restorations to enhance both function and esthetics; collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for military personnel, veterans, and eligible beneficiaries; ensured adherence to military dental standards, participated in continuing education, and played a crucial role in maintaining the oral health and overall well-being of service members; delivered prosthodontic, maxillofacial prosthetics, and dental photography lectures to AEGD and General Practice Residency residents.
Command Digital Dentistry Specialty Consultant: Provided strategic guidance to improve digital dentistry workflows across eight Navy dental clinics, enhancing both chairside and laboratory capabilities; oversaw the acquisition and installation of $775,828 in CEREC equipment, upgrading the digital infrastructure with 15 Primescans, 6 Primemills, and 6 Speedfires; these upgrades expanded same-day indirect restoration capabilities while maintaining efficient digital case submissions to off-site dental laboratories; developed standardized workflows to optimize use of designated labs for complex prosthetic cases, improving accuracy and turnaround times; equipped resident GPR program with ten design laptops to familiarize residents to digital workflows in restoration design (exocad), implant planning (Blue Sky Plan and exoplan), and clear aligner treatment (Archform).
Clinic Manager: Oversaw and enhanced the efficiency of dental operations while focusing on the modernization of dental laboratory support, specifically the addition of two exocad design stations, three additive manufacturing printers (two Formlabs and one NextDent 5100), two intraoral scanners (CEREC Primescan) with mills (Primemill and MCXL), and one five-axis mill (imes-icore CORiTEC 150i); managed daily clinic activities, optimized workflows, and streamlined supply and equipment acquisition processes; used comprehensive knowledge of digital dentistry systems to procure state-of-the-art equipment and supplies to enhance overall patient care; coordinated with acquisition teams, evaluated vendor partnerships, and implemented cost-effective solutions to meet the clinic's evolving needs; achieved improved supply chain management and advanced technological capabilities, contributing significantly to the enhancement of dental services for military personnel and beneficiaries.

Fellow, Maxillofacial Prosthetics — Bethesda, MD07/2022 – 06/2023

Assessed, planned, and provided prosthetic rehabilitation for patients with congenital or acquired craniofacial defects, including those resulting from trauma, cancer, or surgery.
Independently forged robust relationships across various interdisciplinary services at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), providing valuable insights into head/neck tumor boards and delivering world-class maxillofacial prosthetic care throughout the National Capital Region; excelled in oral oncology rotation at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
Actively engaged in both analog and digital workflows, leveraging technologies such as CEREC (Primescan), exocad, and hyperDENT; mentored two laboratory technicians, a maxillofacial laboratory technician trainee, and two dental assistants, optimizing fleet capabilities and knowledge of advanced dental technology; eagerly sought the most advanced multidisciplinary cases, resulting in the successful rehabilitation and treatment of over thirty patients with craniofacial defects or injuries, contributing significantly to the overall quality of care provided.

Resident, Prosthodontics — Bethesda, MD07/2019 – 06/2022

Provided comprehensive prosthodontic care to patients, including crowns, bridges, dentures, and implant-supported prostheses; collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, considering patient needs, oral health conditions, and overall treatment goals; gained proficiency in advanced prosthodontic techniques, including the use of digital technologies, CAD/CAM systems, and other cutting-edge methodologies for optimal treatment outcomes; developed expertise in implant dentistry, including the planning, placement, and restoration of dental implants, as well as the management of complex implant cases; managed complex prosthodontic cases involving patients with congenital or acquired craniofacial defects, extensive tooth loss, or significant oral rehabilitation needs.
Engaged in research projects and scholarly activities, contributing to the advancement of prosthodontic knowledge, and staying current with the latest developments in the field; awarded 2nd place in the NPDS Research Symposium by the International College of Dentists for research entitled "Milled Versus Pressure-Molded Occlusal Device Wear Characteristics Against Zirconia."
Participated in educational activities, including attending continuing education lectures to stay up-to-date on current topics, mentoring junior residents, and providing lectures or presentations on prosthodontic topics; presented a highly informative and well-received lecture entitled "Treatment Planning Considerations for Natural Teeth Bounded by Implant Restorations" during the Northeast Dental Implant Symposium across 11 regional programs, increasing Navy Dental Corps visibility and best practices; expertly delivered a well-polished continuing education lecture across 70 Tri-Service dentists, enhancing knowledge, skills, and abilities across the Enterprise; delivered dental photography lectures to prosthodontic residents.
Spearheaded initiatives for remote dental scheduling programs and dental design software systems, serving as a force multiplier in delivery of world class care in support of mission readiness.
Oversaw $450k of digital CAD/CAM technology; mentored 16 laboratory technicians while assisting in the critical evaluation of over 6,000 laboratory procedures.

General Dentist, Annex Head — Camp Pendleton, CA08/2017 – 05/2019

Supervised clinic of three dentists and six supporting staff; provided care to 1,800 Marines and Sailors; served as Command Laser Officer (Dentsply Sirona SiroLaser), Clinic Record Review Officer, Clinic Patient Safety Officer, and Executive Committee on Dental Services member.
Led five-member team from 1st Marine Logistics Group participating in a humanitarian mission got Sri Lanka; supported US military and local partnerships and interoperability by providing dental examination, extractions, and oral hygiene instructions to 735 patients.
Provided training on soft tissue intraoral use of diode lasers to providers within the 1st Dental Battalion; delivered TeamSTEPPS instruction to 20 Patient Safety representatives; presented photography lecture and hands-on demonstration to AEGD residents.

Resident, AEGD — Camp Pendleton, CA09/2016 – 08/2017

Provided and coordinated emergency and multidisciplinary comprehensive oral health care; directed health promotion and disease prevention activities; managed delivery of oral health care.

Removable Prosthodontics Tutor — Augusta, GA06/2014 – 06/2015

Served as tutor for students requiring assistance in complete dentures or removable partial denture practice and planning.

Access Control Specialist — Ft. Gordon, GA06/2011 – 06/2013

Monitored the entry and exit of all personnel in accordance with access control policies; issued keys to authorized personnel in accordance with security policies; performed inspections and confiscated prohibited items; verified property documented for entry and exit in accordance with property control procedures; managed access in the event of evacuation.

United States Army

Company Commander — Ft. Gordon, GA07/2009 – 10/2010

Commander of a 347-soldier Military Intelligence Company responsible for conducting continuous, time-sensitive signals intelligence operations in support of National Security Agency Georgia and US military operations involved in Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM as well as additional Overseas Contingency Operations; coordinated and executed training requirements for 201 cryptologic linguists, 100 signals intelligence analysts, and 27 signals collectors/analysts; provided effective stewardship of $90,862.79 of Army and Agency property.

Battalion Training Officer — Ft. Gordon, GA01/2009 – 07/2009

Led the Battalion S3 section, responsible for planning and synchronizing the operations and training of three companies conducting and supporting continuous, time-sensitive signals intelligence operations in support of NSA Georgia and military operations in the Central Command, European Command, and Special Operations Command areas of responsibility; managed Battalion schools, deployments, and training programs for over 450 soldiers, including Army Warrior Task Training, Command Language Training, and Military Occupation Specialty training; developed and executed a training budget in excess of $300,000.

Task Force Logistics Officer — Baghdad, Iraq07/2006 – 11/2007

Responsible for logistics of a Mechanized Infantry Task Force consisting of 37 officers, 784 soldiers, 94 light and heavy tracked vehicles, and 180 wheeled vehicles forward-deployed to East Baghdad, Iraq; responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising multiple classes of supply and coordinating and synchronizing transportation services and facilities across three combat outposts in East Baghdad; prepared and managed the Task Force's budget valued in excess of $2 million dollars.

Company Executive Officer — Schweinfurt, Germany01/2006 – 07/2006

Primary Combat Support and Combat Service Support planner and coordinator for a Mechanized Infantry Rifle Company forward-deployed in Central Europe; responsible to the commander for the maintenance, accountability, and logistical support of a 14 M2A2 ODS Bradley Fighting Vehicles, three M998 HMMWVs, two M923 5-ton trucks, one M113A3 APC, the company Arms Room and Communications, Supply, and Chemical/Biological/Radiological/Nuclear Defense Commodity shops valued in excess of $25 million; second in command and served as the commander in his absence; responsible for training, leading, mentoring, and welfare of 140 soldiers and day-to-day operations in the company.

Platoon Leader — Schweinfurt, Germany12/2004 – 01/2006

Platoon Leader of a 41-man, M2A2 ODS Bradley Fighting Vehicle Mechanized Infantry Platoon forward-deployed in US Army Europe; responsible for both individual and collective training, tactical employment, and leader development of 40 soldiers and Non-Commissioned Officers; maintained the combat readiness of over $9.3 million worth of equipment and personnel through daily maintenance, supply accountability, and physical training; planned, resourced, and managed training requirements in accordance with Army regulations, policies, and specified tasks; provided for the safety, health, welfare, morale, and discipline of all soldiers in the platoon and their families; additional duties included Environmental Compliance Officer, Nuclear/Biological/Chemical Officer, and Unit Safety Officer.

Professional Organizations

American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics — Affiliate Fellow
American College of Prosthodontics — Member
American Dental Association — Member
Georgia Dental Association — Member
Student Professionalism and Ethics Association (SPEA) in Dentistry, Augusta, GA (2014–2016) — Class Officer, Webmaster. Part of the initial formation of Augusta University, Dental College of Georgia's SPEA chapter. Spearheaded organization's central fundraiser to accumulate seed money for continued chapter growth, generating over $3,000 to promote chapter interests.
American Student Dental Association (ASDA), Augusta, GA (2012–2016) — Public Relations. Served as chapter photographer for contributions to newsletters and social media efforts. Attended local and regional ASDA conferences to increase collaboration and networking opportunities.
- ASDA District 4 Regional Conference — Raleigh, NC 2014
- Georgia Dental Association Law Day — Atlanta, GA 2013

Awards & Training

Academic Awards

International College of Dentists, USA Section (04/2022) — Second Place, Naval Postgraduate Dental School Research Symposium, "Milled versus Pressure-Molded Occlusal Device Wear Characteristics Against Zirconia."
Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Kappa Lambda Chapter (04/2016) — Outstanding Senior Comprehensive Care Case Presentation.
Dentsply International (04/2016) — Merit Award for Distinction in Studies of Removable Prosthodontics.
Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University (08/2012 – 05/2015) — Deans List: Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Summer 2013, Summer 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015.
United States Military Academy (06/1999 – 05/2003) — Deans List: Fall 1999, Spring 2000, Fall 2000, Spring 2001, Fall 2001, Spring 2002, Fall 2002, Spring 2003.

Military Awards

Senior Dental Officer of the Year, NMCP, Portsmouth VA (2024–2025)
Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2), Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal

Military Training

Field Medical Service Officer Course, Electronic Warfare/Signals Intelligence Tactical Operations Officers Course, Military Intelligence Officer Advanced Course, Mechanized Leaders Course, Ranger School, Infantry Officer Basic Course, Airborne School (Basic Parachutist), Air Assault Course

Presentations

"Attachment Systems," "Maxillofacial Prosthetics" — GPR residents, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth VA (04/2026)
"Radiation and MRONJ," "Maxillofacial Prosthetics" — GPR residents, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth VA (03/2025)
Digital Dentistry Workshop: CEREC, exocad/exoplan, Blue Sky Plan — AEGD and GPR residents, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth VA (09/2024)
"Dental Photography" — AEGD and GPR residents, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA (08/2024)
"Long-Term Considerations for Implant Planning: Infraocclusion and Interproximal Contact Loss" — Naval Postgraduate Dental School Prosthodontics Short Course, Bethesda, MD (04/2022)
"Clinical Case Presentations" — American College of Prosthodontists, Maryland Section, Columbia, MD (04/2022)
"Treatment Planning Considerations for Natural Teeth Bounded by Implant Restorations" — Northeast Implant Symposium, Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, virtual platform (04/2021)
"Recovery of a Stripped Dental Implant Abutment Screw" — American College of Prosthodontists, virtual poster session (04/2021)
"Adjacent Implants: To Splint, or Not to Splint" — Naval Postgraduate Dental School Prosthodontics Short Course, Bethesda, MD (04/2021)
"Dental Photography" — AEGD residents, 1st Dental Battalion, Camp Pendleton, CA; Prosthodontic residents, Naval Postgraduate Dental School, Bethesda, MD (06/2019)
"CAD/CAM of an Anterior Implant-Supported FDP" — California Dental Association Table Clinic, Military Symposium (05/2016)