Roberto
Dental Assistant
Favorite song added to office playlist: Got You on My Mind by NF
When you are not in the office you are: Hiking the PNW trails with his girlfriend and taking care of his two snakes.
How long have you been in dentistry: 9 years
Your why (why are you passionate about dentistry): I’m passion for educating and helping patients improve their overall health, as well as restoring a confident smile in patients.
Dream Vaca: Bora Bora
Liz
Dental Hygienist
Favorite Song added to our playlist: All Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez songs
When you are not in the office you are: Usually I am at the kids sports practices, playing board games with the family, watching movies when I can get away.
How long have you been in dentistry: For 14 years. I started as an assistant then helped with front office duties and now a dental hygienist. I feel comfortable doing everything in the office to help my team when I can.
Your why (why are you passionate about dentistry): I enjoy getting to know my patients on a personal level not just professional. I want to educate patients on why they need treatment so that they understand the reason behind what they need. I want my patients to be healthy and educated.
Maryam
Office Manager
Favorite Song added to office playlist: Anything Tom Petty
When you are not in the office you are: Running around with my 6 year old daughter and 4 year old son, teaching fitness classes or working out with my mom tribe at Fit4mom Eastside.
How long have you been in dentistry: 4 years
Your why (why are you passionate about dentistry): As a mom and former teacher I am passionate about educating families on their oral health to maintain healthy and happy lives. There is nothing better than seeing a patient leave our office smiling from ear to ear.
Dream Vaca: African Safari
Ashley
Front office/ treatment coordinator
Favorite song added to office playlist: “Wake me up” by two cellos
When I’m not in the office: you can find me at my kids volleyball, soccer and basketball games or redoing furniture and working on Pinterest projects.
How long have you been in dentistry: 13yrs
Why I am passionate about dentistry: I enjoy meeting new people and making them feel comfortable at the dental office and love seeing them love their smile!!
Dream vacation: Bora Bora, Tahiti or Santorini, Greece
Mihaela
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Favorite Song added to office playlist: Taylor Swift – You need to calm down
When you are not in the office you are: Spend time with me family
How long have you been in dentistry: 15 years
Your why (why are you passionate about dentistry): I want to help people with their overall health.
Dream Vaca: Europe
Lourdes
Dental Assistant
Favorite Song added to our playlist: Don’t stop me now – Queen
When you are not in the office you are: I am at school, completing prerequisites for hygiene school! I also spend time with my family or I am out on a run.
How long have you been in dentistry: 4 years
Your why (why are you passionate about dentistry): I’m in dentistry because I like to help people improve their oral health/ improve their self confidence and at the same time make them feel more comfortable in the dental chair. I understand the importance that oral health has on our overall health and how educating patients can prevent disease and improve their health.
Dream Vaca: Backpacking through South America
Cristiana
Front Office/Scheduling Coordinator
Favorite Song added to office playlist: Röyksopp – What else is there.
When you are not in the office you are: Reading with my cat at home or out in the wild.
How long have you been in dentistry: I’ve been in Holistic dentistry for 3.5 years.
Your why (why are you passionate about dentistry): Being in Holistic dentistry I’ve witnessed a lot of people’s pain that turned into happiness, it is beautiful experiencing these emotions with them and knowing you’ve done a little bit to contribute to their mental and physical wellness, that has brought me lots of hugs 🙂
Dream Vaca: Cambodia.
Kami
Dental Hygienist
Favorite Song added to office playlist: Can You Stand the Rain – New Edition
When you are not in the office you are:
Hanging out with family eating good food or planning our next travel destination with my husband.
How long have you been in dentistry: 19 years
I started out as a dental assistant for 8 years before going to dental hygiene school.
Your why (why are you passionate about dentistry): I love teaching people about the mouth-body connection and how oral health can be a window into overall health.
I also enjoy getting to know patients and developing a relationship at each recare visit.
Dream Vaca: Maldives