Meet Costa Mesa’s Favorite Dental Team
The team members are any practice’s true lifeblood, and we’re proud to have the best of the best here at Advanced Dental Care! From the front desk to the treatment operatories, they’re always working hard to help each patient’s appointment go as successfully as possible, answering questions, providing comfort, and helping them seamlessly navigate payment/scheduling concerns. To learn more about them, just keep reading below:
Libby, Office Manager
Libby has been a member of the Advanced Dental Care team for five years and counting. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Southern California before completing a Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs from Northeastern University. Whether she’s welcoming new patients to the practice or having fun with the other staff members and doctors, it’s the people she’s surrounded with that help make her job so amazing! She goes out of her way every day to create a comfortable environment for visitors that they want to return to again and again. When it comes to what the secret is to a great smile, she believes proper care is the key. If you brush, floss, eat right, drink right, and see your dentist regularly, the recipe’s right there!
Most of Libby’s family members are in Michigan and Florida, so the Advanced Dental Care community has truly become like a family to her over time. Her hobbies include traveling, sampling great food and wine, and comedy. She is also a total morning person and loves waking up before the rest of the world when it’s quiet. You can often find her listening to music and working out in the early hours of each day. She can’t wait to meet you and become your personal advocate for health and happiness! You will certainly leave our office with a new group of amazing friends.
Schantelle, Front Office Administrator/Dental Assistant
Born in Orange County, Schantelle attended the Regional Occupational Program and underwent Dental Assisting Courses to begin her career in dentistry. With well over a decade of experience, she now works at the front office while also helping during dental procedures whenever she has the chance. She finds every oral health case fascinating and enjoys educating our patients on the best ways to care for their pearly whites.
At home, Schantelle spends time with her husband, Steven, and their English Bulldog named Reina. She loves hanging out with her family and friends and visiting places like Disneyland. She also likes trying out new foods in different restaurants, and she even collects Starbucks tumblers. One fun fact about her: she loves watching true crime shows and documentaries!
Kim, Registered Dental Hygienist
Kim has been a member of our dental team for over three years now. Originally from Westminster, she attended Cal State in San Bernardino before studying dental hygiene at West Coast University. Today, what she enjoys most about her job is being able to educate patients about their oral health. It is very important to her that they learn what is going on inside their mouths and how to best prevent periodontal disease!
Kim comes from a large family of six who are always loud and in each other’s business – there’s never a dull moment! Her favorite hobby outside of work is scrapbooking her memories so she can go back and reminisce later about the good times in her life. Additionally, she enjoys traveling, doing yoga, shopping, and watching shows on Netflix. She came to the United States from Vietnam at a young age and can still speak, read, and write the language fluently.
Jayme, Assistant Manager
Jayme is from Long Beach and started her career in the field of dentistry by studying at Cerritos College and Golden West College. Now, with well over two decades of experience, she uses her knowledge to make our office a warm and caring place for our patients. Her favorite thing about working here is getting to meet and build relationships with new people while helping them maintain a healthy smile.
When she isn’t in the office, Jayme spends her time hanging out with her son, watching him play soccer and baseball, and taking him on fun adventures. Other than being with friends and family, she also enjoys going to sporting events and watching UFC. One interesting fact about her: she drives 100 miles every day round trip to get to work!
Kevin, Dental Assistant
Kevin attended Concorde Career College for his education, and he is a Registered Dental Assistant. His calming presence goes a long way towards helping our patients feel genuinely at ease before and during the treatment process. He really enjoys interacting with lots of different people here at Advanced Dental Care and helping them smile.
Originally from Westminster, Kevin’s hobbies include exploring new places, hanging out with his dogs, and paranormal activity. He also plays the guitar!
Janet, Front Office Administrator
Janet is a relatively new addition to our team, although she has worked in the dental field for a handful of years now. What she enjoys most about her position is being able to meet and interact with so many patients! She truly loves getting to know new people. As for her education, she attended Concorde Career College and looks forward to learning even more through hands-on experience in the practice.
Born and raised in Orange County, Janet recently got married and couldn’t be any happier! She also has amazing parents, an older sister, twin brothers, and two nieces and one nephew whom she absolutely adores. In her spare time, she enjoys catching up with loved ones and going on random adventures with her husband. She is also very passionate about helping those around her – like the quote goes, “today for them, tomorrow for us.”
Danielle, Front Office Administrator
Danielle’s experience in the dental field began when she worked as a front office administrator in a pediatric dental office. This inspired her to attend Long Beach City College for dental assisting, but shortly after she realized how much she missed interacting with patients as an administrator, so she pivoted. Now, she gets to do what she loves most: meet new people and help them achieve their perfect smile!
Danielle is married and has three wonderful children at home (one daughter and two sons). Together, they love going to the beach, watching sunsets, as well as skiing and snowboarding in Colorado. Here’s something you might not know about her: she loves to swim with U.S. Masters Swimming!
Linda, Registered Dental Hygienist
For more than 17 years now, Linda has thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to provide the best patient care and help others improve their oral health. Born and raised in Orange County, she attended both Cypress College and West Coast University. In addition to being fluent in Vietnamese, she has undergone additional training on bacterial reduction, nitrous oxide, Dentrix, Eagle Software, and more.
Here’s something you might not know about Linda: she loves the Lakers! She also has a love for shoes and has quite the collection.
Kara, Dental Hygienist
A California native, Kara chose to attend West Coast University. After rigorous training and studying, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, and she’s been caring for patients ever since! She even dedicates her time outside the office to continuing education so she can continue to provide them with the absolute best.
In her free time, you’ll find Kara spending time with her family, going to the beach, and traveling. Here’s a fun fact about her: she was the youngest student to attend and graduate from West Coast University.
Nina, Dental Hygienist
Nina has close to a full decade of experience in the field of dentistry and she has loved every minute of it. She studied at West Coast University to earn her Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene before working in private practices for seven years. She is also laser-certified. Her favorite thing about her work is being able to educate her patients about the significance of maintaining their oral health.
Aside from dentistry, Nina spends much of her time with her husband and their two beautiful children. When she has the time, she enjoys doing things like painting, hiking, traveling to new places, and eating different foods. One interesting fact about her: she’s obsessed with organizing and disinfecting her surroundings because she’s slightly germophobic.
Kimia, Dental Assistant
Originally from Iran, Kimia loves seeing her patients work out with brighter smiles and improved confidence. Knowing that she was able to bring a positive change to their lives while making their dental experience more fun is incredibly rewarding. She attended Miramar College before studying at the University of California, Irvine, where she is currently a pre-dental student. She enjoys learning and gaining real-world experience while she works her way toward reaching her goal of becoming a dentist.
Outside of the office, Kimia spends her time studying, being with family and loved ones, working out, and staying active by playing tennis. One interesting fact about her is that she immigrated to the US when she was 19. Although she left behind friends and some family, she still loves the experiences she’s been able to have, and she even remains close to her roots by speaking Farsi with her patients.
Deirdre, Dental Assistant
Deirdre was born and raised in Anaheim, and she loves having the chance to comfort patients during their visits, especially when they feel anxious about dentistry. Building their trust and creating strong connections is fulfilling, and she also enjoys working alongside an amazing team. She studied at Fullerton College before going to UEI College to become a dental assistant.
At home, Deirdre lives with her fiancé and their two dogs, Sam and Cali. In her spare time, she enjoys improving her fitness as well as trying out new cuisines with her fiancé and loved ones. Fun fact: she’s very outgoing and you can always count on her to bring a smile to others!
