Our Team

Fun-loving with a contagious laugh, Blanca, our Patient Care Coordinator joined our Smiles @ Southcenter Team in 2009. With over 21 years of experience in the dental environment, Blanca brings a strong understanding, compassion, and lightheartedness to your patient experience. She has had an amazing time meeting fantastic people and growing those relationships with our patients and her fellow teammates. When she is not working, she cherishes her time with her family and especially values the moments with her nieces and nephews. Blanca will always greet you with a friendly smile and caring welcome as soon as you step through our doors.

Kim is a wonderful addition to our growing front office team. As one of our treatment coordinators she is always eager to help our patients with their insurance benefits to get optimal coverage to achieve their dental goals. When she is not working, she enjoys cooking with her grandparents to learn the family recipes. Her 5-year goal is to attend school again part time and travel back to Vietnam. Fun fact, she’s currently learning Korean so she can one day enjoy K-Dramas without having to read the subtitles.

We are sure you will enjoy Kim’s friendly personality and expert knowledge every time you visit.

Teresa graduated in 1995 with a Dental Assisting Degree from Eton Technical Institute and shortly after joined our team. With more than 22 years of experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge, consistency, and compassion to your dental experience. Teresa enjoys being a part of a patient’s smile makeover because the transformation is rewarding and patients are so excited about their new smile. She enjoys spending time with her husband, 2 daughters, and 2 grandchildren. She’s passionate about reading and loves being a grandma. We know you will enjoy Teresa’s fun personality and amazing clinical skills.

Dental Assisting for more than 20 years, Belinda’s experience and enthusiasm is very evident as she enjoys connecting with her patient’s and ensuring they are comfortable and well taken care of during their visits. She received her Dental Assisting Degree from Lake Washington Technical College in 1992 and has been an integral part of the Smiles @ Southcenter Team since 2010. She loves spending time with her family & friends, exercising, and cooking. Belinda is always a positive and motivated team member who constantly strives to serve our patients and give them the very best care!

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Sydney is an amazing complement to experienced dental assistant team. Her calm demeanor and gentle nature create a positive experience and helps our patient’s gain confidence in their oral health. Sydney’s goal in the next 5 years is to travel the world and experience the people and culture of other countries. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, snowboarding on the slopes, and snuggling with her dog, Miso. We are certain that Sydney’s sincere personality and skill will make every visit in our practice a positive and comfortable one.

Amir has been in the dental field since 1996 and is a great addition to our dental assisting team. Her favorite part of working in our office is being able to create a safe and comfortable environment. Exceptional patient care is her specialty. She’s always striving to learn and improve her knowledge and clinical skills. Amir’s goal is to one day own a dental lab with her daughter and be a master dental lab technician. She enjoys spending time with her family and spoiling her dog, Roscoe. We are positive you will find her sweet personality and helping attitude an amazing compliment at your next visit.

Jenny received her Dental Assisting Degree from Highline Community College in 1994 and her Hygiene Degree from Pierce Technical College in 1999. With over 23 years in the dental field, she has spent 18 of them with the Smiles @ Southcenter team. Jenny’s calm nature, gentle approach, and caring attitude shines through with each patient she cares for. The best part of her job is the amazing relationships she forms with our patients and being an integral part in improving a patient’s oral health. Jenny is a wonderful photographer, enjoys watching movies, reading books, and spending time with her husband and 2 beautiful daughters. We are confident that you will embrace Jenny’s knowledge, sincerity, and honest nature.

Receiving her Dental Assisting Degree from Highline Community College in 1994, Shelly went on to Pierce Technical College and achieved her Dental Hygiene Degree in 2000. Joining the Smiles @ Southcenter family in 2000, she has been thriving as a hygienist and providing meticulous care for our patients for 22 years. Shelly is passionate about her job and loves the wonderful relationships she forms with her patients and the level of trust they place in her. Shelly has a busy family life which she shares with her husband and 2 adorable girls, Sienna and Brooklyn. Her patients and our team appreciate her gentle manner, great clinical skills, and high level of integrity.

Valerie has been in the dental field for over 30 years. As one of our experienced hygienists, she is eager to help patients navigate their fears to help them proceed with the necessary treatment to achieve good oral health. She is an avid scuba diver, enjoys traveling, camping, and kayaking and is a true nature adventurist. Her goal over the next 5 years is to establish a free children’s dental clinic in one of the poorest neighborhoods in San Salvador. We are confident you will enjoy Valerie’s enthusiasm, knowledge, and friendly nature in all your interactions with her.