Meet Dr. Mary

Dr. Mary is excited to join the team at Children’s Dental Care! As a pediatric dentist, her goal is to create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment where children and their families feel comfortable and cared for. She is passionate about prevention and education, helping patients build healthy habits that support a lifetime of strong, happy smiles.

Education and Professional Activities

Dr. Mary earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). After dental school, she worked as a general dentist for seven years at a community clinic, where she developed a mobile dental clinic program that brought dental services to underserved schools in Oakland, California.

Inspired by her love of working with children, Dr. Mary pursued specialty training in pediatric dentistry and completed her Pediatric Dentistry residency at the University of Minnesota in 2022.

Dr. Mary is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Minnesota Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Beyond the Office

Dr. Mary was born and raised in Westminster, California. She now lives in Minneapolis with her husband, Mark, and their daughter, Jemma. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and exploring new places, reading fiction novels, camping, and baking.

A Few Fun Facts About Dr. Mary

• Favorite animated movie: Sing 2
• Favorite candy: Dark chocolate
• Surprising superpower: Her voice can get really loud!
• Favorite college experience: Working as a camp counselor