My ultimate goal for my patients is to have a great experience and to feel comfortable and at ease at every dental visit. Mari was born and raised in a small town in Wyoming where she attended Sheridan College. This led to her Dental Assisting background and after 13 years as a Dental Assistant in Montana and in South Austin, she pursued her long term goal to become a Dental Hygienist in 2007. She attended Texas State Technical College in Harlingen where she received her degree in 2008 and then quickly moved back to South Austin where she practiced for almost 13 years. Her background in general dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery brings a wealth of knowledge to the patient's comfort during their hygiene appointment. In her spare time, Mari enjoys long distance cycling, traveling, photography and day trips in the Texas Hill Country and spending time with her friends in Austin and across the state.