About

Erbie has experience in Dental Management and Accounts Receivables. She is pursuing a degree in Business Administration of Entrepreneurship. She's been with Salinas Smiles Dental Group since 2018. She loves helping our patients and team with any concerns they have. Her hobbies are travelling, outdoor activities, and shopping.

Irene, has been a Dental Assistant since 2021. She has been working with us since September 2022. Irene has experience in the front and back office. She enjoys working as a dental assistant helping patients to get educated and most important to make them feel comfortable and taken care of, especially the patients with dental phobia. In her free time she loves going to the gym and outdoor activities.

Susana is one of our Dental Assistants, she started with us in the summer of 2019. Susana was raised in San Jose, CA. She received her DA certificate at Central County Occupational Center in 1993. Susana recently moved to Monterey County area and she loves it! Susana loves her job because she enjoys seeing patients leave very happy after every treatment and enjoys our office environment. On her free time, she spends it with her family and takes care of the animals in her ranch.

Leslie, is our Registered Lead Dental Assistant. She has been with Salinas Smiles Dental Group since August of 2014. She graduated from Regional Occupational Program in June 2009. She seeks to ensure that her patients are comfortable in each visits. She feels most rewarding when she is seeing a patient with a confident smile after treatment and empowering them to take control of their dental care. She loves going to the beach with her husband, son, and her Australian Shepherds dogs.

Merie, is our Practice manager and also serves in the US Airforce Reserves. She has been the in dental field for over 14 years. She started out as a dental assistant. She went to School in Silicon Valley College in 2004 and Heald College in 2010. Graduated with honors and currently in school for her business degree. She recently moved to the Monterey County and has been with Salinas Smiles Dental Group since November 2016. She absolutely loves her job, especially helping and interacting with patients.

Zaira, is our Dental Assistant. She graduated from the Dental Assisting Program at Monterey Peninsula College. She is confident and enjoys assisting doctors to provide excellent care for our patients and to help maintain their dental health. On her free time she enjoys hiking, traveling, the sunset, and running on the beach.