From a very early age, my father taught me the value of hard work. My dad owned Shell gas stations and started bringing me to work when I was five. By age seven, I was pumping gas. I remember when I would run outside to greet a customer, my father would remind me to “look enthusiastic, pick up your feet, and smile!” He taught me that every person who pulled into the station deserved an amazing customer experience.

I loved every minute of working at the gas station. My early experience taught me that I wanted a career working directly with people. One day in college, I needed to see a dentist, so I asked around and got a recommendation to see a dentist named Dr. Frank Munoz. When I walked into his office, the staff were welcoming, friendly, and greeted me by name. They genuinely seemed like they all loved their jobs. For the first time, I felt a healthcare provider truly cared about me.

Then his hygienist gave me the best teeth cleaning that I had ever received in my life! Perhaps because my grandfather had been a dentist and the idea was somehow embedded in my subconscious, but that day I decided to become a dentist.

Since then, I’ve built my dream office. This was not done alone – I am surrounded by the best team. Most importantly, I could not have achieved my dream without the support of my wife, Sarah, who has always been my biggest cheerleader. As the proud owner of Dente Complete Dentistry, I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve the smile of your dreams.