After receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Dental Hygiene, she practiced as a Dental Hygienist in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Piper obtained her Dental Degree (DDS) also from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Lincoln after determining that she wanted to expand her talent further into General Dentistry. She had always wanted to give back to the dental profession by teaching in an academic setting, so after practicing in Colorado and North Platte, Nebraska for more than 30 years, she joined the team at Creighton Dental School in November of 2024.