Team

With 27 years of experience in the dental field, Mana brings exceptional leadership, organization, and patient care to the practice. She earned her Certified Dental Assistant degree from West Coast College of Health in Vancouver, Canada in 2001 and later transitioned into dental auditing before moving into office management in 2019. Fluent in five languages and able to read and write in three, Mana loves connecting with people from all backgrounds. Outside the office, she enjoys hosting fundraisers for underprivileged women and children, traveling, hiking, cooking competitions with family, and entertaining during the holidays.

Originally from Corpus Christi, Texas, Veronica has over 34 years of experience in dentistry. She began her career as a Certified Dental Assistant after graduating from Coastal Bend Medical Education Center in 1990. Known for her dedication to both patients and community service, Veronica also serves as a Community Safety Commissioner, collaborating with local sheriffs and fire departments to support her district. In her free time, she enjoys watercolor painting, jewelry making, gardening, and spending time with her two granddaughters.

Shannon brings over 11 years of medical billing experience to the team and recently made the transition into the dental field. She is passionate about creating a positive and welcoming experience for every patient who walks through the door. Outside of work, Shannon enjoys snowboarding, gardening, and spending quality time with her husband and two sons.

Michael has 13 years of dental experience and earned his Registered Dental Hygienist degree from San Joaquin Valley College in 2013. Originally from the Philippines, he is fluent in both English and Tagalog and is known for helping patients feel comfortable and at ease during their visits. When he’s not in the office, Michael enjoys going to the gym, flying drones, and editing aerial footage videos. Fun fact: he can numb patients ambidextrously.

Danielle has 15 years of experience in dentistry and began her career in dental assisting before earning her Registered Dental Hygienist degree from Southwestern College in San Diego in 2015. Fluent in English and Swedish, she enjoys building lasting relationships with patients while helping them achieve healthy smiles. Outside the office, Danielle loves trying new restaurants, recreating dishes at home, traveling, cooking a variety of cuisines, and learning new languages.

Sandra has 9 years of dental experience and earned her Registered Dental Assistant license from UEI College. She is passionate about patient care and helping create a comfortable experience for every visit. In her free time, Sandra enjoys hiking, solving puzzles, and spending time with her cat.

Ryan has been working in dentistry since 1998 and earned his RDA-EF license from UCLA in 2003. With nearly three decades of experience, he is known for his skill, precision, and dedication to patient care. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys running, practicing jiu jitsu, gardening, traveling, and spending time with his two dogs, Molly and Copper.

Samantha has 3 years of dental experience and enjoys helping patients feel comfortable and cared for during their visits. Outside the office, she loves cooking, baking cheesecakes, crocheting creative projects like plant hangers and coasters, and singing her favorite songs at karaoke nights.