Hey there! I'm Kelli, it’s good to meet you. I grew up in Colorado Springs, CO. After graduating from CU Boulder, I did what all Biology majors do next - I got a job as a ski lift operator (My parents were so proud). But, as fate would have it, I met a fellow ski bum who later became my husband. I love the mountains, but a part of me always wanted to live near the beach. In 2005, we moved to a sleepy little town called Mt. Pleasant. I worked as both an orthodontic assistant and a dental assistant before deciding to go back to school to become a registered dental hygienist. As weird as it sounds, I love teeth. I love helping people improve their oral health, their confidence, their smile, and their overall well-being! I am so happy to have found my new home here at Advanced Dentistry. My other home is filled with love and noise from our 2 young boys, an energetic Labrador retriever, an aging queen cat, and a semi-struggling tank of fish.