I got a late start in life attending dental school at age 46. It was the best career move I made. I had been on the faculty in the Department of Anatomy at two medical schools prior, when the opportunity to become a dentist confronted me. I wasted no time and four years later I was a General Dentist. I didn’t know anything. However, that is why they call it a dental ‘practice’. I remained on the Anatomy faculty at Indiana University until the right opportunity arose and purchased a practice in Indianapolis. Ten years later, I sold the practice and took a position as a civilian dentist in Bamberg, Germany working for the Army. After a period, I returned to America and was fortunate to be offered a position at JBLM. For the next fourteen years I worked as a civilian dentist before retirement. That wouldn’t last long. Dr. Cozby and I shared an office on base while he was a Major in the Army Dental Corp. Being a dentist in the Army was an honor to serve so many soldiers over the years. I was surrounded by military dentists with years of experience in their specialty making it an amazing learning experience. I was able to seek advice whenever I needed it and this then becomes a true learning environment doing the best we can for our patients. I learned a lot and continue that tradition today. When Dr. Cozby asked me to work one or two days a week, I was thrilled to return to a profession I love. I live in Dupont with my lovely wife, Marina and our toy poodle. It is a pleasure to work with Dr. Cozby and caring staff to meet the dental needs of this community with pride and passion.