Meet The Staff

Business team

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KARAH

Lead Administrator

Karah has been providing expert care coordination in our office since 2000. She is one of the people who will be cheerfully answering the phone and welcoming you to our office. Karah enjoys making patients feel at home when they step into the office, and loves to watch patients grow up, get married and bring their own children to the office. When not providing continuing care for our patients, she enjoys visiting family in Utah, camping and cheering on the Dodgers with her husband and children.

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KARRALI

Administrator

Karrali has been a part of our Administrative Team since 2015. She has three children (one girl and two boys), and when she’s not greeting you as you enter our office, Karrali enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends.

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HEIDI

Administrator

Heidi’s passion for helping people achieve beautiful smiles began with her 10+ years experience as an Orthodontic Treatment Coordinator. She joined our team in 2016 and firmly believes the key to a great smile begins with a healthy foundation to maintain your long term oral health. In her free time, Heidi enjoys spending time with family and friends, staying active in community events, music, and traveling.

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KATHY

Administrator

Kathy is our newest administrator who you’ll see front and center in the “hot seat” of the practice. Her excitement for dentistry started 5 years ago and loves the connection with patients that comes with working the front desk of a dental practice. When she’s not greeting our patients, she enjoys working out and spending time with friends and her fur baby, Remy.

Registered Dental Assistants

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Nanine, RDA

Registered Dental Assistant

Dentistry has been part of Nanine’s world for over half of her life, and has been with our practice since 1990. Her goal is to complete 50 years of service, as dentistry has been a good fit as she enjoys helping people understand how the mouth relates to the entire body. Some of Nanine’s best moments are when she sees the light bulb go off in patient’s minds as they begin to understand that important connection. She feels that our practice helps patients reach people at their level of understanding and that because of that, patients continue to make our practice successful. Outside of the office, Nanine enjoys the gym, skiing, traveling, cooking and gardening, and spending time with her kids and family.

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Solinda, RDA

Registered Dental Assistant

Solinda has almost 20 years working as a Registered Dental Assistant and joined our practice in 2016. She enjoys caring for our patients and helping them to make the best decisions for their dental needs. During her down time, Solinda enjoys spending time with her two fur babies, family and exploring new eateries.

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Mary Leanna, RDAEF II

Registered Dental Assistant

Leanna has been working in Dentistry since she was 19 and joined our team in 2012. She loves every aspect of the dental field, especially the smiles and life long friendships she gets to make with the patients. Leanna is always continuing her education to further her career and provide her patients with the best care and latest technology. She completed a continuing education program at UCLA in 2016 and obtained an Expanded Functions State License. She is married and has a son, and feels truly blessed to live and work in Seal Beach.

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Ashley, RDA

Registered Dental Assistant

Ashley joined our practice in 2018. She received her license as a Registered Dental Assistant from Orange Coast College in 2007. She continued her education at Cal State University, Long Beach in 2012 and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Communication. She is passionate about patient interaction and believes in the importance of establishing relationships with them. In her free time Ashley enjoys spending time with her family and reading.

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Hygienists

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Leanne, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

Leanne has been a part of the hygiene team since 2002. She loves helping patients improve their oral health and maintaining their smile. Seeing patients doing well is very gratifying to her. Leanne loves to travel and explore the world when she’s not with her patients, and enjoys hiking and baking outside the office.

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Lyn, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

Lyn became part of our hygiene team in 2013. She has always been passionate about being a dental hygienist, and especially loves all aspects of patient care and the teamwork of the profession which keeps her engaged. Lyn has a son who lives in Seattle, has a love bug kitty named SweetPea, loves staying active in yoga, dancing, snowboarding, and cycling. Lyn’s sense of humor shows through in her favorite quote: “I’m going to stand outside, so if anyone asks, I’m outstanding.”

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Registered Dental Hygienist

Kim has been a dedicated dental hygienist since 2016. She has demonstrated a commitment to promoting oral health and providing quality patient care. With 10+years of experience in the dentistry field, she possesses a wealth of knowledge in preventive dental practices, striving to create a comfortable environment for every patient. When not in the office she finds joy in exploring diverse culinary experiences and going on travel adventures.

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April, RDH, BSDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

April has been a hygienist with our practice since 2015. She attended dental hygiene school at the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, CT, the birthplace of dental hygiene. After graduating, April lived and began her work in dentistry in New York City where she specialized in cosmetic dentistry as well as pediatrics. Now that she is back in Long Beach, she enjoys riding her bike, traveling and spending time with family.

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Chantel, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

Chantel began her hygiene career in 2010 after graduating from the Toronto College of Dental Hygiene in Canada. She then relocated to sunny Southern California after marrying her husband CJ. She has been practicing hygiene since 2014, and joined our team in 2017. Being around siblings who are in the dental profession, choosing a career in hygiene was an easy decision. Compassion is definitely a characteristic that defines Chantel’s approach to hygiene. Chantel loves the opportunity to help her patients understand why complete oral care is beneficial to their overall health. Chantel is very personable and friendly, and strives on having her patients enjoy a comfortable experience during their dental visit. Outside of work, she loves to spend time with family and friends. She also enjoys hiking, practicing yoga and trips up the coast with her husband on their Harley.

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Erin, RDH, BSDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

Erin joined us in 2016 and is passionate about providing high-quality oral health care with a gentle touch. Her goal is for every patient to leave our office healthier and happier. Outside the office, Erin enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and being active, hiking, traveling the world, and she is obsessed with the beach.

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Sarah, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

Sarah joined our hygiene team in the beginning of 2019. Prior to becoming a hygienist, she worked as a dental assistant, which adds to her skill set of patient care. She has a passion for helping patients achieve their optimal oral health and when not working she enjoys surfing, fishing and traveling.

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Cooper RDA, RDH, BSDH

Sara joined our hygiene team in 2022 but has been a long-time patient of the practice. She was an experienced Registered Dental Assistant prior to receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene, which allows her to have a comprehensive understanding of dentistry. Her goal is to provide a safe and welcoming experience for all of her patients and hopes that every patient leaves with a better understanding of their oral health. Sara was born and raised in Seal Beach and remains a local in the community. In her spare time, Sara enjoys playing Pickleball, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.