So here’s the inside scoop:
Dr. Colleen grew up in Fair Oaks and received her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences and Public Health from the University of Southern California. She returned back to Sacramento after graduating with high honors from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. Dr. Colleen has practiced at the Natomas location since it first opened in 2014 and has served as a director on KCD&O’s Clinical Development Team since 2019. She has been voted a Sacramento Magazine Top Dentist for several years running and was recently inducted as a fellow of the International College of Dentists.
Hometown:
Fair Oaks, CA
I became a dentist because:
I get to combine my interests in science, health, and art in a way that serves others—I found my dream job!
Organizations I belong to:
American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Sacramento District Dental Society, International College of Dentists
I chose to work with children because:
I love showing both kids and parents that going to the dentist can be a fun, positive experience. It’s a privilege to build relationships with families and watch kiddos grow up as I care for their oral health throughout childhood. I strive to combine my decade of experience working in pediatric dentistry with my own experiences as a mom to provide quality, empathetic, patient and enthusiastic care to all of my families, with an emphasis on education and prevention.
What I enjoy about working at KCDO:
My amazing team and colleagues, our beautiful office and the upbeat atmosphere!
My hobbies include:
Training for marathons, biking, travel, cooking.
If I wasn’t a dentist, I’d probably be:
A hairstylist and makeup artist.