Hot take: I didn't want to inherit someone else's staff problems. 🫣 Building a team from scratch comes with its own challenges, but creating a culture that reflected my values from day one was really important to me. My vision was simple. Work hard, have fun, deliver exceptional patient care,

A family production 🐾 #halloweencostume #familycostume #costumeideas #costumeinspo #cruella

Apparently he read the script 🐾 #halloweencostume #familycostume #costumeideas #cruelladeville #cruella

3 spinning pumpkins + 1 supportive grandma 🍂🎃 #fallfashion #halloween #toddlerhalloween #fallmemories #pumpkinseason

Throwback to our first Halloween as a family of three 💫 The force is strong with this one! This years family costume reveal is almost here…✨ #starwars #familycostume #babyhalloween #firsthalloween #grogu

Maybe next year, Victoria. I have patients. 🫢🪽 #VictoriasSecretFashionShow #VSFashionShow2026 #VictoriasSecretAngel #KylieJenner #FantasyBra @Victoria's Secret @VSPINK

Behind the Smile: Invisalign + Masseter Botox ✨ This case was about so much more than straightening teeth. She came to me wanting a more even smile, but she was also dealing with an uneven bite, jaw tension, nighttime clenching, and asymmetry through the lower face. By combining Invisalign

One year into practice ownership and I can confidently say growth is exciting, but it will humble you 😂 More team members, another treatment room, and somehow more things to keep track of. I’m so grateful to have Gene St. Louis in my corner helping me zoom out, look at the numbers, tighten up

Salim’s First Rodeo 🤎 The fastest, sweetest, most beautiful year of our lives. Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate our little cowboy turning ONE. We love you all so much. #firstrodeo #firstbirthday #oneyearold #coastalcowboy #babyboy

Life lately as a mom and practice owner 😂 If you haven’t heard from me, just know I’m either at the office or holding my baby. Promise I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. 🤍😅

Soaking up the last few days of babyhood 🥹 When they say time flies, believe them! #4thofjuly #america250 #july4th #dejavu

A high-touch patient experience starts before they ever sit in the chair. For us, that means making communication feel easy, clear, and personal from the very first interaction, from online scheduling and insurance verification to appointment reminders and seamless texting. We use @Weave to h

#CrestOralBPartner Most people care about their oral health, but they don’t always realize how connected their mouth is to the rest of their body. Science shows that a healthy mouth supports a healthy body. When left untreated, harmful plaque bacteria can lead to conditions like cardiovascular di

A little something to take the edge off… but make it dental. #lalumedentalstudio #newportbeachdentist #smiledesign   #ocdentist #dentalanxiety

Being a mom and getting to own my own practice? Truly the best of both worlds 🤍 #lalumedentalstudio #newportbeachdentist #smiledesign   #ocdentist #dentalanxiety

3 costly mistakes I made sure to avoid as a dental practice owner 1. Missing patient calls 2. Poor patient communication 3. Having too many disconnected systems @Weave has helped me simplify all of this so nothing slips through the cracks and my team can stay focused on what matters most… o

Roses are red
Violets are blue
Cavities are contagious
And yes… from kissing too 😬 Skip sharing bacteria this Valentine’s Day and come in for a cleaning together. #lalumedentalstudio #newportbeachdentist #smiledesign #cosmeticdentistry #dentalanxiety  💻Free Virtual Consultations av

It’s wild how much can change in a year. In 2025, I buckled my seatbelt and enjoyed the ride. I opened my first dental office, @LALUME in March and four months later welcomed my first baby, Salim. This year taught me how adaptable and resilient I truly am. Becoming a mom has been the greates

Running a startup dental practice means wearing every hat 🧢 @Weave helps me keep everything organized so I can focus on my patients instead of getting bogged down by endless admin. If you are building or managing a new practice, Weave makes a real difference. 👉 Click the link in my bio to