Meet Our Patient Care Advocates - first faces you'll see when entering our office. Find out why they like doing what they do & learn some fun facts about our staff:)
Daisy G.
‘Do what you love, and you will never work! The most rewarding part of my job is being able to be a part of someone’s life changing smile transformation. I enjoy helping others and doing whatever I can within my reach to make everyone’s dream a reality.”
- I’ve been in the dental field since I was legally able to work. Over 17 years!
- I enjoy family time
- I have a boy & a girl and a fur daughter
- I love to get my nails done:)
- I am a Dodger fan by marriage:)
- I cook by necessity but will bake for fun!
Veronica
“I am very passionate about what I do because this field gives me the privilege to educate patients on the importance of oral health care as well as providing excellent patient care. Being able to build a bond and earn a patient’s trust is such an amazing feeling! This career field also offers great opportunities for growth and continued education!
- I love laughing, staying organized & spending quality time with my son
- My favorite color is pink and favorite food street tacos
- I enjoy pedi/mani, facials & yoga when free
- My motto is: Live-Life-Laugh!
Destinee
I have the privilege of helping patients navigate their dental care with confidence and peace of mind. I know how life-changing a healthy, beautiful smile can be, and I truly love helping patients take the steps to achieve that.
- In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family
- Listening to a good podcast
- Exercising the gym
- Going to church
- Eating good food
Meet our amazing surgical assistants! They will always be by your side ensuring your comfort and reducing fears.
Maria
I am passionate about oral health. I enjoy educating patients about the importance of a healthy smile. The most rewarding part of my job is to see the transformation of our patients and the improvement of the quality of life.
- I enjoy making memories with my family
- I have 3 daughters, my oldest one is studying to become a teacher, middle one is in high school and is on the soccer varsity team and the youngest one is just a baby.
- I have a Golden Retriever
- I am a proud USD mom
Daisy Q.
Helping people feel better about themselves is life changing. There is no greater satisfaction than to be able to change someone’s life for the better. I sleep well knowing I can make a difference in someone’s life everyday. Plus, oral surgery is so fun 🙂
- I love traveling exploring new places
- I love singing and I always wanted to be a Mariachi singer
- I am left & right handed
- Baseball is my favorite sport
- The medical/dental field has been my biggest interest in life
Sofia
I like the artistic sense of dentistry, to envision the esthetic end results and help patients look their best. I love how challenging, but rewarding the dentistry is. I enjoy seeing how I can make a difference in someone’s life by helping patients feel confident with their smile. I like helping others learn about their oral health and give our patients a better life.
- I am a dentist from Peru. I moved to the US in 2019.
- I play violin and love singing karaoke
- I am good bachata dancer
- I love cross-fit & hiking
- I used to be in a competitive swim team and traveled around Peru
- I enjoy photography and recording of videos of my trips
Jocelyn
I love passing my knowledge on oral hygiene to patients and the importance of it for their overall health. I have a passion for helping patients overcome fears and traumas from previous bad dental experiences. My goal is to make them comfortable and slowly rebuild their confidence in dentistry and themselves. It’s an extremely rewarding feeling to be a part of the process to return a smile to a patient’s face. You can see the confidence come back to them as they see their new smile for the first time. I love hearing each and everyone’s stories. I am fortunate to be able to work with such an amazing team who make me love this field so much more.
- I graduated from Dental School in Baja California, Mexico.
- I could probably eat ice cream for breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Gardening & seeing my plants grow makes me happy
- If I’m watching TV it is very likely I am watching a true crime documentary or a movie
- I have a furbaby named Mia who is a Border Collie/Aussie mix and has much more energy than me most days
Iryna
I am a pediatric nurse by education, but I have been working in the dental field for the past decade. I am Ukrainian. I consider myself lucky, because I was able to escape the war in Ukraine at the very beginning. In spring of 2022 I joined Dr. Tsvetov’s Starteam and I am happy to continue doing what I am passionate about. I love helping people and it is so rewarding to see our patients smiling again.
- I love traveling and would love to explore more countries
- I have 2 daughters and 4 grandkids
- I speak Ukrainian, Russian and I put a lot of effort to learn English now
Jazmine
I’ve been in the dental field for 7 years and I love all aspects of it. I love taking care of patients and having the opportunity to see their reaction once their smile is changed. I also enjoy that we get a part in helping create that smile in our lab.
- I love doing nails for my friends and family
- I enjoy working out on my free time
- I love to try new food spots with my Boyfriend
- I love dentistry and I’m very excited to be learning oral surgery
Patrick
I’ve always had a passion for the medical field and the rewarding feeling I get from helping patients along the way. It’s always a great feeling to help a stressed out or scared patient make it through a procedure and for them to see the results.
- I’m a Manchester City supporter
- I played division 2 college soccer
- I love music and to go out dancing
- Catch me in the mountains driving rather than the beach
Business Manager
Emma
I love seeing our office being an active player and often a game changer in a dynamic world of dentistry. To ensure best in class patient care we have to stay on the edge of the new technological developments. The new technology is a constant driver which pushes our team to learn new skills and achieve new horizons. There is no standing still in our daily life and I enjoy empowering our team to learn and grow and improve daily. Our very diverse Starteam changes this world to a better place, one smile at a time!
- I grew up in Eastern Europe, in Riga, Latvia
- I went to 3 universities in Latvia, US & Germany
- I have an MBA from a German Humbolt University
- I speak English, German & Russian
- I am a passionate tennis player
- I love being active and travel with my family
