Dr. Bortnem’s devotion to giving back and making a difference, has kept her involved in charity organizations throughout the years. In 2008, Dr. Bortnem helped found the Hands4Hope Organization where she has lead youth in outreaches to senior citizens, homeless, military, and low-income populations in the Sacramento and Placerville areas. She has also provided prevention education and assisted in dental treatments to around 200 people with the Global Medical Training Organization in Nicaragua. During her Great Shape – 1000 Smiles Mission trip, Dr. Bortnem provided cleanings, fillings, extractions, and more to the underserved population in Jamaica. When she isn’t caring for patients or doing charity work, you can find her working out, exploring new places with her family, or catching up on a Netflix series with her husband who is also an orthodontist! They are greatly looking forward to building a family, creating connections, and exploring her new home in Tarrant county!