Maria graduated with a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from Idaho State University. After working in the Salt Lake area for several years, she returned to her native Idaho Falls and has been working part-time for Dr. Johnson for the last 18 years. She loves working with people and helping them have a comfortable and pleasant experience while getting their teeth cleaned.

She and her husband have seven children and live west of Idaho Falls, where she enjoys spending time with her family, working outside in the yard and reading.