Meet The Team

All professionals at Center for Pediatric Dentistry maintain the highest levels of licensure and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in our Specialty of Pediatric Dentistry. Read on to learn more about our staff's experience and training.


Hortencia

Practice Administrator

Hortencia is a dedicated professional in the dental field with an excellent work ethic and over 20 years of experience.  She truly loves what she does, and it shows in the way she goes above and beyond to accommodate patients and ensure they are pleased with the services they receive.  

In her spare time, Hortencia enjoys cooking, baking, crocheting, knitting and dirk-bike riding with family and friends.


Jasmin

Office Manager - La Habra Office

Jasmin is our Office Manager in the La Habra office.  She is a brilliant multi-tasker, and is always available to help answer any questions you may have.  In her spare time, Jasmin loves spending time with her friends and family and her fur baby,.


Johana

Scheduling Coordinator and Acting Biller

Johana is a busy mother of three boys.  You will find her at the La Habra office from 8:30-4:00, Monday-Friday.  She is always happy to help you coordinate your appointments and answer any financial questions you may have.  In her spare time, she loves spending time with family and watching Dodger baseball!


Justine

Patient Coordinator - La Habra Office


Liz

Registered Dental Assistant

Liz is our Lead Assistant and helps to manage clinical care in the La Habra office.  She also assists in both the Surgery Center and Chino Hills office as needed.  She is trained in advanced sedation techniques and interceptive orthodontics.  In her spare time, she loves spending time with her two boys.  She holds a license as a Registered Dental Assistant and has been working in Pediatrics at our office for over 14 years.



Jane

Dental Hygienist

Jane is a Registered Dental Hygienist in our La Habra and Chino Hills offices.  She has been in the dental field for over 10 years and loves pediatrics. She enjoys traveling - ask her about her latest trip when you come in for a cleaning! When she's not at work she enjoys spending time with family, doing crafts and baking treats for everyone!



Lindsey

Registered Dental Assistant


Yesenia

Dental Assistant

Yesenia is a certified dental assistant who works in our La Habra office.  Yesenia is returning to our office after working in a multi-specialty office for several years.  She is versed in many different types of procedures and is always ready to answer any questions that you may have.  She is currently expecting her first child and will be on Maternity Leave from February to June.


Mary

Certified Dental Assistant

Mary is a dental assistant in the La Habra office.  Mary brings previous experience in general dentistry but loves working with kids.  She is super friendly and always ready to assist our patients.  Mary is also just returning from maternity leave and is plenty busy now with two little ones. 


Lupe

Office Manager - Chino Hills Office


May

Scheduling Coordinator

May was born and raised in the L.A area and recently has moved to the Inland Empire.  She is a Registered Dental Assistant and has been in the dental field for over 10 years, specializing in pediatrics and orthodontics.  She truly enjoys working with children and loves building relationships with our patients that go beyond a dental visit.  In her spare time, she enjoys going to the movies and spending time with her family.   


Lucy

Registered Dental Assistant

Lucy is a Registered Dental Assistant and is involved locally in the Chino Hills community.  She has worked part-time with our office for more than 9 years.  She has an extensive background in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics and with in-office sedation. 


McKenzie

Certified Dental Assistant

McKenzie is a dental assistant at our Chino Hills office.  She is also serving our country as an Army Reservist.  She continues to split her duties between the Army, our practice, and school, where she is studying to become a Dental Hygienist. 


Teresa

Surgery Coordinator

Teresa is a medical assistant with a broad experience in both the hospital, medical, and dental office practices.  She assists our patients at the Surgery Center by coordinating appointments and facilitating patient care during their appointment.  Teresa is available on surgery days from 6:30AM to 2:00PM, Monday and Thursday.


Esther

Scheduling Coordinator - Surgery Center

Esther is our Scheduling Coordinator in the Surgery Center.  Esther is returning to our office after 10 years in a different role and we are happy to have her with us again.  Esther is also in school studying medical billing so that she can better assist our office with complicated billing issues.  Welcome back, Esther!


Eva

Certified Dental Assistant

Eva is a dental assistant who helps patients under sedation at our Surgery Center.  Eva has over 10 years of dental experience.  She loves children, and spending time socializing with her extended family.


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