our dental team

Connie

RDH

When Connie joined our practice in 2009 as a Registered Dental Hygienist, she already had over 20 years of dental experience. She began her career in upstate New York, moved to Colorado, and now she calls San Diego home.

Connie never tires of attending continuing education courses in order to keep current on all of the amazing advances in dentistry. She is dedicated to providing her patients with the most up to date information on dental and overall health.

Dina

RDH

Dina has been an integral part of our practice since starting with us as a chairside assistant in 1977. She spent several years working in the front office and then returned to us in 1997 after graduating from dental school as a Registered Dental Hygienist.

She is our jack-of-all trades! She is a "Do-it- yourselfer" and dabbles in crafts, gardening-- you name it she does it!

Jan

RDH

Jan joined our practice in 2000 as a Registered Dental Hygienist. With over 40 years of experience, she continues to be dedicated to her patients, dentistry, and to lifelong learning.  She recently completed her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from San Diego State.

She is always ready to volunteer her time and dental expertise whenever an occasion arises.  Jan and her husband are "travel-holics" and enjoy visiting exotic places worldwide.

Crys

Office Manager

Crys interned in our office way back in 1975 with the original dentists, Drs. Gardner, Wiersma, and Goehl. She worked in both the front and clinical areas until becoming our office manager in 1979.

She  enjoys her profession and feels very fortunate to  work with so many amazing doctors, coworkers, and patients.

Eloisa

Appoinment / Financial Coordinator

Eloisa has over 30 years of experience in the dental field. The past 17 years (since 1998) have been with our practice as a Treatment Coordinator. All of our patients know her and love talking to her as she schedules their dental treatment. Eloisa loves her career and enjoys helping patients get their dental needs met. She has many interests among them scrapbooking, reading, and spending time with her family.

Anna

RDA

Anna joined our practice in 1994 as a Registered Dental Assistant and already had 7 years of experience. She continues to perfect her skills and recently added to her duties by becoming a Treatment Coordinator and splitting her time between the front office and the clinical department.

She enjoys bowling, reading and just plain laughing!

Kate

RDA

Kate joined our practice in 2014 with 7 years experience as a Registered Dental Assistant. She is our Invisalign coordinator and clinical assistant.

Kate is an avid  fan of any and all sports -especially the Colts! When she isn't attending her Pilates classes, her time is occupied enjoying her two Maltese dogs.  You will always find a smile on Kate’s face.

Daniel

Dental Assistant

Daniel joined our growing practice in April 2018.  During his more than six years in the dental field, Daniel has enjoyed getting to know his patients as he helps them care for their smiles.

In his spare time, Daniel like to take his family camping, hiking, fishing,-- basically anything outdoors! Daniel is a native San Diegan and loves exploring this beautiful city. His bucket list includes visiting all of the National Parks and possibly traveling to Europe.  We know you will enjoy getting to know Daniel.