Heather received her Associate of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from Normandale Community College. She then earned her Bachelor’s degree from St Petersburg College. Heather has the distinction of being a part of the first class of dental therapy students at Metropolitan State University, where she graduated with her Masters of Science in Advanced Dental Therapy. Heather has been with Apple Tree Dental since 2008 and has been an important part of the clinic and education for rotating Dental Therapy students.

Heather enjoys using her preventive and restorative dentistry skills to help patients improve their overall oral health.

Heather is a member of the Minnesota Dental Therapy Association, the Minnesota Dental Hygienists Association, and the American Dental Hygienists Association.
Outside of work, Heather enjoys volunteering at Dinner at Your Door Meal Delivery, spending time with her family, traveling, and running.  Heather lives in New Hope with her husband and their two children, Heath and Harlow.