Dental Team – North Bethesda, MD
Meet Our Wonderful Team Members
It’s thanks to our dental team working tirelessly throughout the day that we’re able to provide such high quality care that makes each and every patient feel like they’re truly being valued. Each one of our team members strives to keep our appointment schedule on track, and they will always take the time to answer your questions during your visit. Take a few minutes to get to know our team better by reading the biographies below.
Donna, Office Manager
Born and raised in the small town of Bucay in Abra, Philippines, Donna has several years of experience in the dental field and counting. She graduated from Wheaton High School in 2014 and later went on to gain hands-on training in dental assisting. She also earned her certifications in CPR and radiology. Her favorite thing about her job is helping patients improve their dental health and seeing their confident smiles when they walk out the door. If you don’t find her managing the dental office, Donna is spending time with her supportive family. Her hobbies involve photography, painting, hiking, and spending time with her dog. One fun fact about her: she makes the best apple and blueberry pies!
Nina, Treatment Coordinator
Originally from Bulgaria, Nina completed her studies at Plovdiv University. She joined our team in 2021 and has thoroughly enjoyed helping people achieve their smile goals ever since! Outside the office, she likes spending time with her husband, Daniel, and their dog, Alice. Here’s something you may not know about her: she owns over 50 lipsticks and always has at least 10 with her.
Nevenka, Dental Assistant
Nevenka comes to us all the way from Nova Gorica, Slovenia! She moved to America in 1993 when her husband was recruited to coach the American Kayaking Team. Today, she has been in the dental world for over 25 years, and she loves meeting new patients and making them feel calm and comfortable every time they come in. The mother of two adult sons, she likes to spend her free time paddleboarding, biking, hiking, traveling, and finding new recipes to experiment with in the kitchen.
Armando, Dental Assistant
Originating from El Salvador, Armando feels extremely rewarded to have the chance to help patients with dental anxiety by creating a pleasant and comfortable experience for them when they visit. With half a decade of experience in the dental field and counting, you can find him around the office working alongside the dentist during procedures and making sure every person receives the highest level of care possible. Outside the office, Armando lives with his best friends and their Siberian husky named Bruno. He enjoys things like cooking, reading, learning about technology, listening to Beyoncé, and everything about Harry Potter. One fun fact about him: he’s trilingual and can speak Spanish, English, and Italian!
Karla, Dental Assistant
Karla brings over 15 years of experience to our team and is CPR-certified. Originally from El Salvador, Karla has two young children. Outside of the dental office, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family. One interesting fact about her is that she’s an incredibly organized person, which also makes her a wonderful dental assistant!