Meet Our Team
Our friendly, dedicated, and energetic team is committed to working with you and your family to create a positive experience every time you visit our practice.
We welcome you with warm smiles to our practice!
Pearl
Registered Dental Assistant, Office Manager
Pearl graduated from the Citrus College dental assisting program in 1984, when she received her registered dental assistant license. She joined our team that same year. Pearl is an active member of the American Dental Assistants Association and has certification for the diode soft tissue dental laser, CEREC®, and TruDenta® pain relief. Her vast knowledge and experience in the dental field, including her expertise in dental insurance, is a great asset not only to our office, but to our patients as well.
Maricela
Registered Dental Assistant, Patient Coordinator
Maricela graduated from Concorde Career College with a registered dental assistant license in 2008. She joined our team right away, and worked as a chairside assistant for two years before accepting her current role as our front desk patient coordinator. Maricela is certified in California dental radiation safety and techniques and has received certificates of completion in ultrasonic scaling, coronal polishing, and TruDenta pain relief. She enjoys taking continued education courses to advance her dental knowledge. Her warm personality makes us very happy to have Maricela as part of our dental team.
Melissa
Registered Dental Assistant, TruDenta Therapist
Melissa graduated from the Hesperia Regional Occupational Dental Assisting Program. She received her registered dental assistant license in 2000 and has been part of our team since January 2013. She is certified in California Dental Radiation Safety and Techniques, Coronal Polishing and is also certified as our TruDenta® therapist. Her dental experience covers a vast range including back office management, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Homeopathies. Melissa was also part of a Quality Management Assurance Team for California Department of Corrections. Melissa enjoys staying current with the latest dental technology by taking numerous continuing education courses throughout the year. We are fortunate to have Melissa with her varied dental experience and TruDenta® certification as part of our team.
Connie
Registered Dental Assistant
Connie graduated from North-West College Dental Assisting Program in 2005 and received her registered dental assistant license that same year. She joined our team in April 2013. She is certified in California Dental Radiation Safety and Techniques, Coronal Polishing and Sealant Placement. Her dental experience includes Cosmetic Dentistry and front office administration. Connie stays current with the latest dental technology by taking many continuing education courses throughout the year. We feel fortunate to have her as part of our team.
Nora
Registered Dental Hygienist
Vilma graduated from Pasadena City College Dental Assisting program in 2000, receiving her Registered and Certified Dental Assistant licenses. She continued her education at Pasadena City College in the Dental Hygiene program and graduated with her Associate in Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 2002. Vilma joined our team in 2003. She is an active member of the American Dental Hygiene Association and the San Gabriel Valley Dental Hygienist Society. Vilma has certification for the Diode Soft Tissue Dental Laser and the Biolase Laser, Cerec 3D advanced training and Digital Radiography training.
Vilma
Registered Dental Hygienist
Vilma graduated in 2000 from Pasadena City College dental assisting program, where she earned her registered and certified dental assistant licenses. She continued her education at Pasadena City College in the dental hygiene program and graduated with her Associate in Science degree in dental hygiene in 2002. Vilma joined our team the following year. She is an active member of the American Dental Hygiene Association and the San Gabriel Valley Dental Hygienist Society. Vilma has certification for the diode soft tissue dental laser and the Biolase® laser, CEREC 3D advanced training, and TruDenta pain relief training.
Angel
Registered Dental Hygienist
Angel graduated from Pasadena City College Dental Assisting Program in 2008, receiving his registered and certified dental assistant licenses. He continued his education at Pasadena City College in the Dental Hygiene Program and graduated with an Associate in Science degree in Dental Hygiene and an Alternative Practice certificate in 2010. Angel joined our team in 2011. He is an active member of the American Dental Hygiene Association and the San Gabriel Valley Dental Hygienist Society. Angel has certification for Diode Soft Tissue Laser and has had Biolase Laser and Digital Radiography training. We are pleased to have Angel as part of our team – he is a favorite hygienist for many of our patients.