Meet the Team
Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. Our dental assistants and hygienists are licensed professionals who pride themselves on staying on the cutting edge of dentistry and patient communication. They are excited about what they are doing, have high standards of quality and integrity, and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients.
Our dedicated and motivated staff has one primary goal—your utmost comfort! We feel it’s important that you understand the treatment that you’ll be receiving so that you can relax during the procedure. Our staff is eager to answer any questions regarding your dental care. Please feel free to share with us your needs and concerns.
Dr. Sharon Gabriel
Dr. Gabriel is a graduate of the University of the Southern California School of Dentistry. She has studied with some of the leading cosmetic dentists in the country. Her warmth, gentle touch and compassionate delivery of care consistently impress her patients.
Dr. Gabriel’s primary goal is to help patients achieve a lifetime of good oral health. She aims to provide patients with the very best in dentistry by achieving and maintaining the highest level of technical skill and knowledge in her field. She does this by attending numerous continuing education courses throughout the year and by being an active member in local and national dental societies, including the American Dental Association.
Her commitment to excellence and passion for dentistry is only surpassed by her desire to make every patient feel comfortable and cared for.
Dr. Gabriel lives in Glendale and just celebrated her son's graduation form high school.
Carolina Orozco Hernandez
Carolina is a Registered Dental Assistant and has been in the dental field for 14 years. Carolina has also worked as a Medical Assistant where her phlebotomist's training was greatly utilized. The Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation and Sedation Solutions for the Challenging Patient training has been successfully completed. Carolina also volunteers her time as a board member for the Samuel L. Dixon Family Health Center. She is warm-hearted and always puts her patients at ease. She also makes the best tamales. Carolina has 2 children, Ashley and Franky.
Elly Montero
Elly is our lead Registered Dental Hygienist, having graduated Magna Cum Laude and valedictorian. She is knowledgeable in all the latest and most up to date dental technology and procedures. Elly grew up and still resides in the Santa Clarita Valley. Her warm and outgoing personality help makes patients feel at ease and comfortable in her chair. She really cares about each and every patient and making sure their individual dental needs and expectations are not only met but exceeded! Her first born son, Landon, was born June 16, 2017.
Heather Morgan
Heather is our treatment coordinator and insurance expert. She can answer just about any question that you may have, regarding your specific dental treatment and insurance questions. Heather is so helpful, she's always willing to seek that answers you may need. She grew up and went to school in Acton, graduating from Vasquez High School. Heather also studied at College of the Canyons and San Fernando Beauty Academy. She has a son, Issac, who is so fun to be around. Heather enjoys making jewelry and hiking (when she has time). Having worked in customer service for the past fifteen years, Heather enjoys working with people and looks forward to getting to personally know our patients and their dental needs.
Sascha Richie
Sascha is our Scheduling Coordinator and Office Administrator. She is the first one to greet you when calling the office. Her organizational skills are superior, which is helpful in making sure the office is running smoothly. Sascha has three years experience in the dental field and loves to her patients. When she is out of the office, she enjoys designing hairdos and spending time with her son.
Jen Cody
Jen is a Registered Dental Hygienist who graduated from Canyon High School 2010 and graduated from dental hygiene school in 2014. She was the Valedictorian of her Hygiene school and was a top graduate, holding the highest grade point average in all of her class. She was born and raised in Santa Clarita and is loving her new home with her husband, Jeff. Jen is such a fun, positive and funny person that she is such a joy to be around. She loves the field of dental hygiene and is always up to date on the latest and greatest.
Natasha Moon
Natasha has joined the team as a Registered Dental Assistant. Her love of laughter and her love to the patient's best assistant make her an asset to the team. She is organized, hard working and very friendly. Her future plans is to obtain her degree as a Registered Dental Hygienist. When she is not at the office she loves to spend time with her son Jacob and mother. She also has a great love for Starbucks!
Amanda Popadics
Amanda, graduate of The Master's University, has joined the team as a dental assistant. She graduated from Santa Clarita Christian School. She plans to get her Registered dental assisting license in April 2018. She is organized, hard working and very friendly. She loves spending her free time with her husband Jon.
Sendy Gonzalez
Sendy has joined the team as a dental assistant. She received her degree in kineslogy at California State University of Northridge. She has worked with children in water physical therapy. She graduated from Charter College and has worked in the front and back of a dental practice.
Monique
Monique has joined the team as A Registered Dental Hygienist but you can call her the "Queen" of laser therapy. She loves to spend time with her family on trips.