Meet The Team

Cheri

Office Manager

Team member since 2017: Cheri has been working in dentistry since 1995 and received her RDA in 1996 after attending the Dental Assisting Program at SRJC. Cheri has worked her way up from a Sterilization Technician to the position of Office Manger through hard work and persistence. If she is not at the front desk greeting and assisting patients don’t worry, she is here. Her door is always open and would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you should you feel you need her assistance. Cheri fills her off hours with friends, family, outdoor activities and church functions. 

Maria

Insurance Coordinator

Team member since 2020: Maria has been in the dental field for over 10 years. Insurance is her niche if you have a question in regards to your benefits she is your go to person! Maria is married and a mother of 3. She enjoys spending time with family year-round has no real hobbies but love purses and shoes! 

Erika

Scheduling Coordinator

Team member since 2023: Erika has been working in dentistry since 2015. Erika is one of our front desk team members. Erika is happy to help with any questions or concerns regarding appointments and insurance. When out of the office Erika enjoys going to the movies and spending time with her family and four, yes four dogs.

Missy

Hygienist (RDH)

Team member since 1997: Missy first started working in our office 25 years ago as an assistant and returned as a hygienist after graduating the SRJC Hygiene School. A longtime resident of Sonoma County, she and her husband spend most of their free time outdoors and cheering on her three children at their favorite sporting event. Missy and her family also enjoy hiking and going to the beach. Missy loves to help our patients keep their smiles big and beautiful!

Kari

Hygienist (RDH)

Team member since 2022: Kari graduated from the SRJC Hygiene Program in 2009 and has been practicing ever since in the area. She is committed to delivering the highest quality of care possible and keeps an empathetic attitude towards her patient needs and feelings. Kari is a Santa Rosa native, she enjoys traveling, baking and spending time with her husband and two kids as well as her friends. 

Claudia

Dental Assistant (RDAEF)

Team member since 2007: Claudia graduated from the School of Dentistry at University of Puebla State in Mexico. She started working in Sonoma County just after graduation. Claudia received her RDA at SRJC then went on to get her extended function license at UCSF.  Family is a big part of Claudia’s life she and her husband love spending time together with their two sons’ as well as their dog. Claudia makes annual trip’s to Mexico to spend time with her extended family. She likes to keep the ones she loves close.

Mia

Dental Assistant (RDA)

Team member since 2021: Mia graduated from the Santa Rosa Junior College assisting program in 2021 she did a part of her internship with our office earlier in the year. We found her to be a perfect fit! She is passionate about patient care and establishing lasting relationships with patients that will last for years to come. In her free time, Mia likes camping and spending time with her family. 

Kai

Dental Assistant

Kai started working as a dental assistant earlier this year and has been enjoying it ever since. As a child, he liked going to the dentist to get his teeth cleaned which sparked his interest in dentistry. In his free time, Kai enjoys cooking, spending quality time with his friends and dancing.