Meet Our Mission Viejo Dental Team
Where Experience Meets Passion
We’re very fortunate to have a team of professionals who have dedicated their lives to dentistry, working in the field for 20-30 years on average. Truthfully, many of them don’t need to work, but they just enjoy the patient interaction and helping people so much that they gladly show up every day ready to make a difference.
Michelle, Front Office Coordinator
Michelle brings over 30 years of experience leading front office teams and previously owned and operated her own successful business. She is highly knowledgeable in all aspects of dental billing and insurance, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for our patients. Known for her impeccable style and captivating stories, Michelle adds a personal and welcoming touch to our office—she’s as sharp with insurance as she is with her fashion, and always turns heads with her fabulous outfits.
Renee, Registered Dental Hygienist
Renee earned her Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Southern California and brings over 30 years of experience to our practice. With a strong background in esteemed periodontics offices, she offers a deep level of expertise and compassionate care. Renee is known for her gentle touch, warm demeanor, and contagious laugh. Outside the office, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, a dedicated firefighter, and their two sons.
Elise, Registered Dental Hygienist
For over 30 years, Elise has made it her mission to deliver the highest quality care while building connections with her patients. She earned her bachelor’s in dental hygiene and master’s in craniofacial biology from USC and has certifications in laser treatment and Alma Opus Plasma. Dedicated to helping the underserved, she also trains nurses in basic dental hygiene.
Every weekend, you’ll find Elise on a hike (ideally at a National Park) or doing Pilates. To date, she has been on over 25 dental mission trips and hopes to do many more in the future!
Kerry, Registered Dental Assistant
A 30+ year dental veteran, Kerry loves getting to know her patients and their families—nothing makes her happier than giving a patient a smile they like so much that they cry when they see it the first time. She attended Baldy View ROP before completing her dental training at Loma Linda University.
Kerry and her husband, Barry, have two daughters and three grandsons. When they aren’t spending time with family, they like to go to Dodgers games, travel to Europe, and volunteer for animal rescue.