Dr. Hovda graduated from the Indiana University School of Dentistry with High Distinction and was nominated by her fellow colleagues to serve on the University's dental ethics board. She is a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, which is comprised of the top 5% dentists in the country. Prior to her dental studies, she obtained degrees in both Biology and Chemistry and graduated Cum Laude.

Since she began practicing dentistry, Dr. Hovda has kept up to date on many continuing educational classes, ensuring that her patients receive the highest quality comprehensive and advanced dental care. She is currently a part-time professor at Indiana University School of Dentistry and is an active member of:

• American Dental Association
• Indiana Dental Association
• Chicago Dental Society
• Indianapolis District Dental Society
• Seattle Study Club
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• DOCS (Sedation Dentistry)

Dr. Hovda has been married to her husband Tim for 14 years and has two children.