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?

Newest technology and very caring staff.

What is your most noticeable characteristic?

Kind and gentle disposition.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Helping a lot of people at work and being with my family after.

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?

Be more assertive.

What do you value the most?

Family.

What talent would you most like to have?

Ability to feel comfortable in a crowd.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Niceness.

Who is the person you most admire?

My Wife Amy.

What did you learn from your father?

Hard work and taking care of the family.

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

Unconditional love.

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?

Honesty and showing up.

What is your motto?

It’s all good.

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

That I can be a good leader even though I don't have a dominant personality.