Erin- Office Manager
Hello everyone, I am Erin the Office Manager here at Imperial Smile Dentistry. I have been serving in the dental field since 2015. As I started as a dental assistant helping on the clinical side of things, I have transitioned to the front office to assist in other areas. I have a passion for dentistry and love the opportunity to learn, grow and educate others on the importance of Oral Health.
I moved from Denver, Colorado to California in October of 2023. I love California and the vibrant and engaging environment.
When outside of the office I am either volunteering in outreach events with my church, running or spending time on the beach enjoying the beautiful SoCal weather. I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into our wonderful practice.
Michelle- Patient Coordinator
My name is Michelle. I am a dedicated and loving mom, who puts my family first. My passion for cooking shines through as I like to create delicious meals for my loved ones.
I do well at balancing my role as a family person and a Patient Care Coordinator, I show great organizational skills and a caring nature in everything I do. My ability to juggle multiple responsibilities with grace and efficiency is truly admirable.
Claudia - Dental Hygienist
Claudia is our Registered Dental Hygienist with over 8 years of dental hygiene experience. Claudia believes education is key to ensure success in the prevention of dental diseases. She started working in the dental field at the age of 17! As she says “There is nothing else I’ll rather do!” Claudia enjoys building strong long lasting relationships with her patients, is very compassionate, caring and gentle. She likes to treat her patients as if they were her friends and strives to work on individualizing treatment according to each patient’s needs. Also, her fluency in Spanish helps her drive an extra mile in treating her patients.
Claudia graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science and obtained her Dental Hygiene degree from Cypress College in 2012. In the future, her goal is to pursue a Master’s Degree in Dental Hygiene and wants to become an educator. Claudia strongly believes that becoming an educator; she will be able to help others achieve their dreams of becoming a hygienist.
During her spare time she enjoys hanging out with her husband, playing with her two cane corsos, hiking, traveling and being by the water! Claudia always has a smile on her face and holds a positive attitude. She believes educating patients will help them make better decisions for themselves and therefore reach optimal oral health.
Antionette- Dental Hygienist
My name is Antoinette and I graduated from University of the Pacific with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. I currently have over 12 years of experience working as a registered dental hygienist.
What I love most about being a hygienist is working with patients and building trust and rapport with them. My patients enjoy my friendly personality and appreciate my gentle, yet detailed care. My goal is to provide a positive dental experience for every patient that sits in my chair and to emphasize the importance of oral hygiene and preventive care.
Outside of the dental office, I enjoy doing yoga, watching k drama, and spending time with my husband, daughter and corgi. I enjoy taking our two year old daughter to Disneyland, the park, and trying different restaurants to expand her palate. We are a foodie family and love to eat! I also like to travel whenever I can.
Jamie- Dental Hygienist
I'm Jamie and I have been in the dental field since 2017. I received my Bachelors of Science degree in Dental Hygiene at West Coast University. Just like both my mother and grandmother being health care providers, I knew I always wanted to take care of others.
My goal is to ensure her patients are comfortable while providing preventative treatments and receiving optimal oral health care. In my free time I enjoy being with friends and family or you can find me camping with my boyfriend.
Erika- Dental Assistant
Erika has been a dental assistant for 17 years and has been a key part of our team for the past 7 years. Born in Mexico city, she is fluent in Spanish. What she likes most about her job is the ability to help patients achieve and maintain the healthy, beautiful smiles they have always wanted.
She makes it her personal mission to educate and encourage patients every step of the way. Erika is always expanding her career, taking continuing education courses on complete oral health, oral cancer, and advanced training with iTero technology.
She has a background in assisting with pediatric dentistry and enjoys working with both adults and kids in our office. When she's not caring for patients, Erika enjoys spending time with her family and fur babies, exploring the outdoors, hiking, and taking road
trips.
Jennifer- Dental Assistant
My name is Jennifer Yoon and I have been working as a Registered Dental Assistant since 2019. I enjoy helping and caring for patients and making sure that our patients feel most comfortable on the dental chair.
I look forward to learning, growing, and continuing my career working in the dental field. In my early years, I worked as a pastry chef for a couple years. I love to eat, cook, and bake in my free time.