I have been working as a Registered Dental Hygienist for 22 years. Prior to that, I was a Registered Dental Assistant working front and back office duties for a dentist in the Glendale area. After working there for over 5 years, I decided to obtain a dental hygiene degree at Pasadena City College. Ax a hygienist, I have worked at the VA facility in Los Angeles as well as a nursing home in the Pasadena area. There I helped those in need maintain a healthy smile.

I am married to my husband, Pete, for 22 years and have three beautiful children and a Shih Tzu named "Lacey". My oldest daughter, Gabby, is a smart and talented soccer player, who plays at the highest level and travels throughout the United States. My son Danny loves to play basketball, baseball and Xbox. Diana is my youngest and she loves to play basketball and singing in the children's choir. Needless to say, I am a very busy sports mom and I enjoy every minute.

I have been working for Dr. Seastrom and Dr. Whitley since I graduated the hygiene program and have grown as a hygienist through my years of experience. My goal as a hygienist is to empower my patients to achieve optimal dental health. As the gap between the medical and dental fields are narrowing, as research is showing a strong connection between perio disease and systemic conditions, it is becoming more apparent the importance of maintaining a healthy mouth. Heart disease, diabetes, and systemic infections are just a few conditions that have some relationship to gum disease. As bacterial levels increase in the mouth, the gums start to swell and patients may or may not experience bleeding and tenderness in the gums, and sometimes bad odor. It is estimated that 80% of the population has some form of gum disease.

I believe that the key to a healthy smile is education and understanding, and I enjoy helping my patients achieve this. If you have gums that tend to bleed easily or if you struggle with heart disease or diabetes, allow me the opportunity to help you take steps toward healthy gums and improved health. I'm here on Wednesdays and I love a challenge