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
Christina
Dental Hygienist
Favorite Song added to office playlist: Alina Boraz’s Urban Glora Album and Sabrina Claudio’s About Time Album specifically the song “Unravel Me” (my son was born to this one)
When you are not in the office you are: My husband and I are playing with our adorable daughter and son.
How long have you been in dentistry: 17 years and counting
Your why (why are you passionate about dentistry): I want to improve my patients overall health, education and outlook to being in the dental chair.
Dream Vaca: undetermined length of time traveling through Europe and South America with my family…..with Australia and all the islands of the Caribbean Sea
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