Which dental school did you attend?

Nova Southeastern University.

What year did you graduate?

2004.

What's the most unique characteristic about your dental practice?

I am fortunate to own and operate a dental practice that uses the most advanced technology and has a team that is extremely caring.

What is your most noticeable characteristic?

Demonstrating kindness and gentleness is something I strive for in all my interactions.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Perfect happiness, to me, entails making a significant impact at work by helping others and then enjoying precious moments with my family.

What is your favorite pastime?

Golf.

Which words or phrase do you most overuse?

Everything is fine.

What book are you currently reading?

Separation of Power by Vince Flynn.

What is your all time favorite movie?

The Lion King.

What is your favorite memory of childhood?

Early morning surf sessions in Newport Beach.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Finding and marrying my wife.

What is the quality you most like in a man?

Honesty.

What is the quality you most like in a woman?

Compassion.

What will you not tolerate from anyone?

Lies and deceit.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

I would choose to develop a stronger sense of assertiveness.

What do you value the most?

Family.

What talent would you most like to have?

Ability to feel comfortable in a crowd.

Who is the person you most admire?

My Wife Amy.

What did you learn from your father?

From my father, I acquired the invaluable principles of hard work and the significance of prioritizing family well-being.

What's the most important thing you learned from your mother?

My mother taught me the invaluable lesson of love without conditions, which has shaped me greatly.

Do you have a pet?

Gizmo - dog (Shih tzu).

What is your pet peeve?

When people are late.

What quality in others earns your trust?

The quality that earns my trust in others is a combination of honesty and consistent reliability in their actions and commitments.

What is your motto?

It’s all good.

What is the most important thing you've learned about yourself since working with Straine?

The most significant lesson I've learned about myself during my time with Straine is that effective leadership is not limited to individuals with dominant personalities. I discovered that my own unique qualities, such as empathy, active listening, and the ability to collaborate, can make me a capable and impactful leader.