After high school, she headed to Southern Illinois University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Biology degree. She went on to complete her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at SIU’s renowned dental school. An excellent student, she graduated at the top of her class and received multiple awards from the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

After spending nearly a decade serving patients in Connecticut, she and her family headed back to Brazil where she worked alongside her mother for three years. Her dream practice became a reality when she and her family returned to America to create Allure Dental in Mandeville. She has been redefining the dental experience and creating beautifully healthy smiles ever since.