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Meet our Team

Our team understands the importance of good communication and personalized care. Click on their pictures and read about them!

Tyson

Dental Hygienist

Tyson is our Registered Dental Hygienist for Salinas Smiles Dental Group since July 2016. Tyson started out as a dental assistant since September 2000. He graduated from Carrington College of California, in San Jose. He graduated in April 2015 with honors and received his Associate’s Science degree. He thrives to provide the highest standard of care to his patients. During his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities, biking and hiking.

Monica

Dental Assistant

Monica is our Dental Assistant, she has been with our company since August 2018. She graduated from Carrington College in 2016 and was awarded in the dean's list. She has a passion in the dental field and is pursuing her Dental Hygiene degree to further her education in oral health and patient education. Her favorite part of her job is being able to help patients understand the importance of oral health. She loves to travel to new places and experience new adventures.

Areli

Dental Assistant

Areli Lopez is our Dental Assistant, she has been with our company since the summer of 2019. She graduated from Regional Occupational Program Dental Careers in May 2018. Areli loves to learn new stuff every day and gives her joy to see patients leave with a happy smile after getting their treatment done. On her spare time, she loves to go out to the beach and relax, go shopping and watch movies!!

Olivia

Dental Assistant

Olivia is our dental assistant. She Joined Salinas Smiles Dental Group in February 2015. She been a dental assistant since 2012. She graduated from Kaplan College in 2012. Her favorite part of her job is when she can gradually see a new patient who is very apprehensive, due to bad experiences, grow into a comfortable patient who is no longer afraid to have their dental work done. During her free time she like to go hiking with her dog.

Susana

Dental Assistant

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

Registered Lead Dental Assistant

Leslie, is our Registered Lead Dental Assistant. She has been with Salinas Smiles Dental Group since January 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

Practice Manager

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.

Chloe

Patient Coordinator

Chloe, is our Account Specialist and Patient Coordinator. She is currently attending Monterey Peninsula College, majoring in Business Administration. She is great at gathering, organizing, and recording data, while analyzing and resolving patient queries in an accurate and timely manner. She joined Salinas Smiles Dental Group in January 2017. She enjoys getting to know our patients and their families. During her free time she loves baking, studying and shopping.

Alondra

Patient Coordinator

Alondra is our Patient Care Coordinator. She graduated from Mission Trails Regional Occupation program as a Dental Assistant on May Of 2018. She did her internship in January 2018 and has been with us ever since. Her favorite part of her job is seeing our patients leave happy after their treatment with a beautiful smile. She loves to spend time with her family and travel.

Zaira

Dental Assistant

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.

Ana

Dental Assistant

Ana, is our Dental Assistant. She graduated from Monterey Peninsula College as a Dental Assistant in July 2020. She is working towards her RDA license and to continue her education to expand her knowledge in dental health. She loves being a dental assistant and she enjoys helping patients feel better about their smile and to ensure that they have a stress-free visit. On her free time, she loves spending time with her family, baking, and exploring nature.

Meet our Team

Tyson

Monica

Areli

Olivia

Susana

Leslie

Merie

Chloe

Alondra

Zaira

Ana

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Monica

Areli

Olivia

Susana

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