Linda obtained her diploma in Restorative Dental Hygiene from the University of Manitoba. She later completed bachelor's degrees in chemistry and education and a master's degree in adult education.

After several years in private practice and educational settings, Linda joined MAXFACS as an oral appliance associate. She has been trained by Dr. Ho in the area of dental sleep medicine and has attended courses in sleep bruxism, sleep-related breathing disorders, and dental sleep medicine sponsored by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.