Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Erin was born and raised in Lakeland, Florida. She received her Bachelor of Science degree Summa Cum Laude from Florida Southern College, where she graduated as the Honor Walk Student. Dr. Erin earned her doctorate with Highest Honors from the University of Florida College of Dentistry and graduated 1st in her dental school class. She continued her education at the prestigious University of Florida/Shands Hospital residency program to become a specialist in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Erin resides in Lakeland with her husband, Ross, and their daughter, Landry. They also have 3 dogs including two rescue puppies, Belle, Banks and Buckeye (you can thank Ross for that one!) In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, and Disney trips! Go Mocs! Go Gators!

Honors:

  • Dr. Carroll Bennett Award for Academic Excellence in Pediatric Dentistry
  • Alpha Omega Award for Scholarship
  • Academy of Dental Materials Award
  • American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Award
  • Prosthodontics Americus Dental Lab Award of Excellence
  • Florida Association of Periodontists’ Outstanding Periodontology Student Award
  • Hinman Scholar
  • Phi Kappa Phi Award of Excellence
  • University of Florida College of Dentistry Dean’s List

Professional Affiliations:

  • Induction into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society
  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Dental Association
  • Florida Dental Association
  • Polk County Dental Association