Dr. Ude grew up in Port Angeles, WA and graduated from Port Angeles high school. He attended Montana State University where he majored in Liberal Studies and minored in Philosophy. He was accepted to the University of Minnesota School Of Dentistry where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery. Throughout dental school he was an active member of the Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity-Theta Chapter.
Dr. Ude furthers his dental education through his membership to the Minnesota Dental Association, American Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry. He has participated in Give Kids A Smile Day and has volunteered in Guatemala providing dental care.