Meet Kelly
A dentist, educator, and mentor supporting dentists throughout their professional journeys.
With years of experience in clinical dentistry, education, and practice leadership, Kelly understands that becoming a dentist involves much more than developing clinical skills.
Her approach to mentorship is centered on helping dentists at every stage of their careers navigate challenges, build confidence, and create a career that feels right for them.
Experience
Experience that goes beyond
the operatory.
Kelly's career has taken her across clinical practice, dental education, mentorship, and practice consulting. She currently serves as a faculty mentor with Implant Pathway, where she mentors dentists through implant and sedation courses, and as part-time clinical faculty and a clerkship liaison at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
She is also the owner and primary clinician of Integrative Dental Wellness, giving her firsthand experience not only in patient care, but in building and leading a dental practice.
Clinical Experience
General dentistry + special care
Education
DDS + MS in Biology
Advanced Training
Implants + IV sedation +
comprehensive care
Teaching
Faculty + mentor + lecturer
Mentorship
Mentorship grounded in experience.
Kelly’s approach to mentorship is grounded in years of clinical practice, dental education, and practice leadership, with a focus on supporting dentists throughout their professional journeys. She currently serves as a faculty mentor with Implant Pathway, supporting dentists through surgical and sedation courses at both the Arizona and Nashville clinics.
She also serves as part-time clinical faculty and a clerkship liaison at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and has lectured to dental societies and dental students on implant surgery, implant complications, oral health for adults with special needs, and comprehensive treatment planning for complex cases.
Beyond clinical education, Kelly has consulted with private practices throughout the Delmarva region, helping doctors navigate startup strategy, empower teams to practice at the tops of their licenses, cultivate positive practice cultures, and make better use of existing resources to improve efficiency and growth.
Implant surgery, sedation, treatment planning, and complex cases.
Clinical
Startup guidance, team development, efficiency, and growth.
Practice
Confidence, leadership, communication, and navigating the transition into practice.
Professional
Teaching & Speaking
Teaching, sharing, and giving back.
Kelly regularly shares her clinical knowledge and professional experience through hands-on courses, lectures, and mentorship. Through Implant Pathway, she mentors dentists in surgical and sedation courses at clinics in Arizona and Nashville, including programs supporting Hope Smiles, a nonprofit organization.
She has also lectured to dental societies and at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry on topics including implant surgery, implant complications, oral health for adults with special needs, and comprehensive treatment planning for complex cases.
Education & Credentials
A strong foundation for meaningful mentorship.
Kelly’s multidisciplinary background and advanced training allow her to offer practical, real-world guidance to dentists at every stage of their careers, including those navigating clinical growth, practice leadership, and new professional challenges.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
Master of Science in Biology (Cell & Molecular Biology)
Towson University
General Practice Residency
Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Dental Service, Washington, DC
Selected Training & Certifications
Implant surgery & sedation (Implant Pathway), IV sedation, advanced continuing education (Pankey Institute), clear aligner treatment (Invisalign), TMD & therapeutic injectables, special care dentistry, aligner orthodontics, and Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).
Beyond Dentistry
A dentist, educator, and mentor passionate about supporting others in dentistry.
For Kelly, dentistry has always been about more than treating patients. It's about building relationships, sharing knowledge, supporting communities, and helping others find their place in the profession.
Outside of dentistry, Kelly enjoys staying active, participating in community outreach, exploring music and theatre, cooking, and taking on the occasional home project.
Ready to take the next step?
Whether you’re navigating dental school, developing clinical confidence, stepping into practice ownership, or exploring what’s next in your professional journey, mentorship can help you move forward with greater confidence.