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Miguel
Dental Assistant
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Education:
AS, Dental Assisting
Alma Mater:
Galen College
What makes him smile:
Watching someone perform a random act of kindness. Even better, when I do one!
Favorite way to pass time during a cleaning:
Netflix and Chill.
Karen
Hygienist
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Education:
BS, Biology and AS, Dental Hygiene
Alma Mater(s):
University of California, Davis and Foothill College (Los Altos Hills)
Favorite sweet treat:
Cold, fresh fruit.
What makes her smile:
My baby boy, Jackson.
Yadira
Dental Assistant
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Education:
AS, Dental Assisting
Alma Mater:
Everest College
Sweet or savory?
Sweet. Definitely sweet.
Favorite way to pass time during a cleaning?
Put on headphones and listen to music.
Colin
Operations
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Education:
BA, English Literature
Alma Mater:
University of Colorado
Favorite way to pass time during a cleaning:
Watching Netflix and thinking about all the times I should’ve flossed.
What makes him smile:
When the Philadelphia Eagles win and when the sun shines in Richmond.
Moses
Security
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Education:
BA in Animal Rights
Alma Mater:
UC Barkeley
Sweet or savory?
Everything tastes good.
What makes him smile:
Squeaky toys.
Loraine
Hygienist
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Education:
AS, Dental Hygiene
Alma Mater:
Carrington College (San Jose)
Treat of choice?
Mango ice cream.
What makes you smile?
My family, friends and a beautiful blue sky.
Dr. Kristen Kemmer
Dentist
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Education:
BS, Chemistry and DDS
Alma Mater(s):
Saginaw Valley State University, University of Detroit Mercy
Sweet or savory tooth?
Sweet!
What makes you smile?
My loved ones, living in such a beautiful city (with so much great food), and my home state of Michigan
Dr. Eunji Park
Dentist
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Education:
BS, Biology and DDS
Alma Mater(s):
University of Hawaii at Manoa and University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
What makes her smile:
Quality time with friends
Other work experience:
I made Sushi at my mom’s sushi restaurant!
Juliana
Hygienist
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Education:
BS, Dental Hygiene
Alma Mater:
Loma Linda University
Favorite sweet or savory treat?
Profiteroles.
Favorite way to pass time during a cleaning?
Watching The Bachelor.
Maria
Hygienist
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Education:
BA, Psychology and AS, Dental Hygiene
Alma Mater(s):
San Francisco State University and Foothill College (Los Altos Hills)
Sweet or savory tooth?
Both.
Favorite indulgence?
Ice cream or fried chicken wings.
Dr. Juliet Wouden
Dentist
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Education:
BS, Biological Sciences and DDS
Alma Mater(s):
UC Davis and UCSF School of Dentistry
Sweet or savory tooth?
Sweet of course!
What makes you smile?
A hug and elderly couples holding hands.
Dr. Sara Boyer
Dentist
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Education:
BS, Biology and DDS
Alma Mater(s):
Wake Forest and University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Favorite sweet indulgence:
Mini Swedish Fish
What makes her smile:
Sunny days in San Francisco
Lizzie
Operations
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Education:
BS, Human Resource Education, Training and Leadership Development
Alma Mater:
Louisiana State University (LSU)
Savory or sweet tooth?
Both!
Treat of choice?
French fries or sour patch kids.
Dr. Alie Fishman
Prosthodontist
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Education:
BA, Art & Architecture, DMD, Certificate in Prosthodontics
Alma Mater(s):
Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, UCSF Prosthodontics Residency
Favorite way to pass time during a cleaning?
Napping or listening to a podcast.
What makes you smile?
Orchids - I have a big collection at home!
Dr. Jnana Patel
Dentist
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Education:
BS, Biological Sciences and DDS
Alma Mater(s):
University of the Pacific and University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Favorite way to pass time during a cleaning:
Closing my eyes and pretending I’m at a spa.
What makes her smile:
Burritos!
Byanca
Dental Assistant
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Education:
AS, Dental Assisting
Alma Mater:
Carrington College
Sweet or savory tooth?
Savory
What makes you smile?
Playing with my calico cat named Mona.
Jackie
Hygienist
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Education:
BA, Dental Hygiene
Alma Mater:
University of Colorado - Denver
Favorite way to pass time during a cleaning:
Listening to meditations on Headspace.
What makes her smile:
Anywhere in nature and the smell after it rains.
Lowell
Operations
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Education:
BA, Urban Studies and BS, Economics
Alma Mater:
University of Pennsylvania and The Wharton School
What makes him smile:
A clean desk. A chubby baby. (Not at the same time.)
Favorite way to pass time during a cleaning:
Taking a nap.