Eileen Romero
Treatment Coordinator (TC)
Eileen was raised in the Central Coast for most of her life. She recently completed a dental assisting course and has obtained her x-ray license. Eileen’s experience in front and back office has allowed her to understand multiple aspects of the dental world, and has made her a valuable addition to our team. When not working with little smiles, Eileen is making memories with family and friends.
Melissa Quintana
Scheduling Coordinator
Melissa graduated from SJVC in 2018 as a medical assistant, and has now found a passion for pediatric dentistry. Melissa is a mom of two and a proud military wife! In her spare time she enjoys to hang out with her family and friends.
Tetyana Krichevsky
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Tetyana, or Tanya as we know her, is an amazing RDA that was born and raised in the Ukraine. In her spare time she loves to travel the world and see new places. She moved to the United States 20 years ago and has been in pediatric dentistry for 18 of those years. Unfortunately, Tanya had negative dental experiences while in her youth, but these experiences motivate her to help give our patients the most positive dental experience possible! Pediatric dentistry is her passion and is an amazing asset to our team.
Diana Valencia
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Diana is a small-town girl from the Cuyama Valley. In 2016 she graduated from SJVC as the spring Valedictorian. Diana has always been cool, calm, and collected which aided in her decision to pursue her career in dentistry for children. She is an RDA and loves her job so much she drives over an hour to get here. In her spare time, she loves taking long walks with her husband.
Yerixa Montero
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Yerixa graduated from the Allan Hancock College dental assisting program. She has a son and a daughter that areher pride and joy. In her spare time she enjoys bonding with her son, playing soccer, karate and skateboarding. Her favorite thing about pediatric dentistry is having a positive impact on a child’s oral health and educating about the importance of good oral hygiene.
Josie Rios Gonzalez
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Josie graduated from the Allan Hancock College dental assisting program. She started out as a valuable intern and has now grown to be special part of our clinical team as an RDA. Her love for working with kiddos started with babysitting, tutoring, and working for an after school program. When not working, Josie is extensively training her fur baby and traveling to compete in doggy sports.
Angela Martinez
Dental Assistant (DA)
Angela was born and raised in the Central Coast. She has grown a passion for dentistry and working with kids. Angela has completed a course in dental assisting and has obtained her x-ray license. Angela is in the process of perusing her education and becoming a Registered Dental Assistant. In her spare time she enjoys exploring and experiencing new places and food.
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Mandy Hernandez
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Born and raised in the central coast, Mandy has spent the last 10 years working with children. After exploring many careers fields, she recently completed the Dental Assisting program at Allan Hancock College and currently works as an RDA. She is a proud mom of two beautiful and rambunctious daughters.
