HERE TO SERVE YOU AND YOUR CHILD . . .

Working together with the goal of providing excellent

service that compliments the quality of our care.

 

Don't be surprised if your child receives

a support email from their personal assistant

checking up on how well they are

taking care of their smile!! 

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Gladys Martinez, RDA, EF / A member of our team since 1994

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR / Hospital Case Manager

Registered Dental Assistant

Expanded Function Certification//Sealants

Licensed Dental Radiology, State of California

Cardiopulmonary Certified (CPR)

 

Gladys began her dental career in 1975. What Gladys most enjoys about being a dental professional is the opportunity to use her skills, attitudes, values and philosophies. She loves working in our practice because "it is family oriented and we are making a difference, and we get to serve people who understand quality and value providing their children with the best care possible." She enjoys working with Dr. Adams and Dr. Sam because they are "outgoing, gentle, good listeners, friendly and they have a sense of humor." — Gladys is a wealth of knowledge and very compassionate. Parents, children and coworkers benefit tremendously from having Gladys on our team.

 Personally, Gladys IS THE PROUD MOTHER OF A SON WHO SERVED IN IRAQ and is raising her second son while enjoying a full family life.  She is dedicated to continuing her education and is presently studying human resources, financial accounting and working toward her MBA in business administration.

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"OUR TEAM OF CONTINUING CARE ASSISTANTS" 

DEDICATED TO PROVIDING PREVENTIVE TREATMENT AND EDUCATING CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS.

Our goal is for a personal assistant anticipating your arrival. Our assistants are trained to provide a healthy, thorough visit in a FUN ENVIRONMENT for every child!

We WELCOME YOUR KIND or HELPFUL input by using our online SERVICE SURVEY.


RODNEY & OUR TEAM COACH

Our Doctors believe your child's visit can be a great family affair.  

 
It's a FAMILY AFFAIR!   
Everyone has a good time while our knowledgeable assistants work beside Dr. Adams, Dr. Sam & Dr. Liu to support your child in developing a
POSITIVE EXPERIENCE and LIFE LONG GOOD DENTAL HABITS . . . 

 

 

FUN AT THE TOY BOX!

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EXPANDED FUNCTIONS TEAM

LIDA QARIZADA, RDA Member of our team since 2003

Registered Dental Assistant

Licensed Dental Radiology, State of California

Sealant Certified

Cardiopulmonary Certified (CPR)

Lida loves helping people have beautiful smiles!   (As you can see . . .  Lida did not have the advantage of orthodontic bite correction when she was a child.   Her smile is presently "under construction.")   She also believes "when you take care of thing when they are small, you can prevent a possible painful problem."   As a team, the comfort of the children, and providing them with the best possible experience is the standard all team members must meet.

Lida enjoys the doctors unique  personalities and their knowledge.  She also thinks they are snappy dressers!  Lida says "all of this works together to make the children happy to see them!" 

Personally, Lida has a beautiful new baby that brings her more joy than she ever dreamed possible.  She enjoys cooking, movies and shopping.

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AILEEN YEN, RDA / Member of our team since 2001

Registered Dental Assistant

Licensed Dental Radiology, State of California

Cardiopulmonary Certified (CPR)

BIO UNDER CONSTRUCTION

 

Matt and Aileen 
I.V. Day!!  Here to caringly securing a positive experience for your child.

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RODNEY ARZAGA, RDA /  Member of our team since 2002 

Registered Dental Assistant

Licensed Dental Radiology, State of California

Cardiopulmonary Certified (CPR)

 

Born in Honolulu Hawaii, Rodney is a free spirit who loves helping our children achieve and maintain their BRIGHT SMILES!    Rodney graduated from Independence High School and graduated from Bryman College in San Jose with a certificate in Dental Assisting.

 

In his personal time he enjoys fishing and cooking.  Rodney loves riding his motorcycle and you may see him riding to and from the office or cycling around campus during our mid day break!  

 

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MATEO AGUIRRE, RDA / Member of our team since 2001

Registered Dental Assistant

Licensed Dental Radiology, State of California

Cardiopulmonary Certified (CPR)

 

Mateo is a natural people person with a warm smile to greet everyone he comes into contact with.  “Matt” enjoys the opportunity to interact with parents and put his personal, fatherly touch to providing health care for their children.   Matt’s goal is to educate parents to value preventive and eliminate the fallacy ‘treat when broken.’ 

 

What Matt likes most about being on our team is the camaraderie and team spirit in the office.    He appreciates his association with Dr. Adams and Dr. Samudio because of their commitment to providing quality care and dedication to their pro-bono care for civic/community services.    

 

Personally, Matt is a dedicated father and love spending time with “his girls.”  He loves sports and refreshes by taking time to RELAX.  

Mateo "Matt" with one of our SPECIAL patients!!     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AZAM MIRSOLTANI, RDA / Member of our team since 2001

Registered Dental Assistant

Licensed Dental Radiology, State of California

Sealant Certified

Cardiopulmonary Certified (CPR)

 

Azam graduated from High School in 1987 and began her dental career in 1996. What she likes most about being on our team is the KIDS. "I love working with kids." When your children are with Azam for their preventive care visits you will enjoy her gentle nature.

Azam enjoys being a dental assistant because it provides her with a constant education and a professional workplace.

                                     Azam & Aileen

 

 

 

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ARASH ASLAMI, RDA / Member of our team since 2000

Bachelors Degree

Registered Dental Assistant

Licensed Dental Radiology, State of California

Cardiopulmonary Certified (CPR)

Arash enjoys helping other people by working in our practice and also gaining valuable experience for the future.  He enjoys the friendly and flexible atmosphere in the office.  Our THE PATIENT ALWAYS COMES FIRST motto is important to Arash.  

Arash feels that prevention is the absolute best choice parents can make for their children.

Personally, Arash balances life with family, friends, working out at the gym.  He is also a student.   Arash values a peaceful lifestyle. 

Arash and Lida completing our personal "child's report card" to take home and show their family.

Every child has a dedicated dental assistant through their entire visit.

We prepare a personal "report card' your child can take home and share with siblings and Mom and Dad.

 

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GODFREY MONTERO, RDA  / Member of our team since 2003                                  

Registered Dental Assistant

 

Godfrey graduated from Bryman College and immediately began a career as a dental assistant.  He loves being part of our team because staff are like a big family.   "We look out for each other and our patients." 

(This is before Godfrey lost weight!)

Godfrey brings a fun "free spirit" atmosphere to our patients.  He loves developing relationships that create a bond between him and the patient.

 

Godfrey feels our doctors are unique because they have such a great sense of humor.  He values their ability to have fun yet maintain the philosophy the patient is first and everything revolves around them. 

 

Personally Godfrey has a beautiful wife and a precious daughter, and a brand new baby who mean the world to him.    In his spare time he LIVES, EATS & SLEEPS BASKETBALL playing at least three times a week!     GODFREY IS PART OF OUR TEAM WHO RIDE MOUNTAIN BIKES AROUND THE CAMPUS TO STAY FIT DURING MID-DAY!   

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FARAH HAMIDI, RDA  / Member of our team since 2003                             

Registered Dental Assistant / Associate Arts Degree

Licensed Dental Radiology, State of California

Sealant Certified

Cardiopulmonary Certified (CPR)

 

Farah graduated from Bryman National Education Center.  She enjoys the professional, efficient and team player environment in our office.  She loves being part of a team who work together to get the job done.   She likes that the Doctors are well organized, professional and always willing to work as hard as they want to team too and they get results!

She enjoys being part of creating healthy mouths that make our parents and children feel good and SMILE.    Farah believe prevention is very important. Regular check-ups and a proper home care schedule HELP CHILDREN LEARN HOW TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.   

 

Personally Farah loves to play music, go for a quiet walk, read, visit with family and travel.  (Bring in your photos of exotic vacations and ask for your child to be assisted by Farah.  She'd love to see them!)

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ONE OF OUR AMAZING CHILDREN "BONDING WITH THE ANIMALS! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dianna Osotonu , RDA  / Member of our team since 2008                                 

Registered Dental Assistant                  PHOTO UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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Sandra Castaneda, RDA  / Member of our team since 2008                                 

Registered Dental Assistant     PRESENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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   ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM                YOUR CONCERNS 'ARE' OUR CONCERNS!

OUR 'PARENT SERVICES'

TEAM

L to R

Mariel

Dee

Angela

Konnie

Evelia

(Mary and Jennifer not pictured)

 

 

 

MARY SOTO / Member of our team since 1998

SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS

Insurance Processing and Claims Tracking

Parent/Account Communication

Mary graduated from Willow Glen High School in 1992. Mary works hand in hand with our accounts receivable staff to make sure all your claims are paid in a timely fashion. Most of all Mary enjoys the teamwork in the office. "Everyone works together and we treat each other like family." Mary believes everyone works together to make sure our children and parents receive the service and care they deserve. She  enjoys knowing the Doctors value our opinions.

Mary's warm, caring and congenial personality make her a joy to spend time with.  She is very knowledgeable and patient .  She is always eager to take time to discuss insurance or account questions and take a persona interest in making sure patients receive appropriate dental benefits provided by their employer.  Very simply, MARY IS A JEWEL.

Personally, Mary is a dedicated and loving single mother of two boys.   

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ANGELA VERA  /  Member of our team since 2005                                    

Doctor/Specialists/Parent Liaison

Treatment Consultant & Financial Assistance Coordinator

Scheduling Coordinator

Continuing Care Support 

 

After graduating from James Logan High School in 1994 Angela attended California State Hayward and received her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences.  She has augmented her skills by taking classes in medical and nurses assistant training.   Angela’s administrative skills are exemplary and with her naturally warm personality, make her a true asset to our ‘front line’ administrative staff.  –  Angela says, “The close knit team makes it feel like she is working with family and makes it enjoyable to come to work.”  - Very simply, Angela is a bright, capable professional and we enjoy working her tremendously

 

Since joining our pediatric dental team, Angela loves seeing the children come in happy and leave happy.   It didn’t take long working with us for Angela to learn that PREVENTION IS KEY. She is very impressed with how all of our staff and doctors care so much about what they do.  “The doctors are very compassionate toward their patients and they will do whatever it takes to help our families have an enjoyable and positive experience.”   

 

Personally. Angela is the middle of three siblings and presently single.  She is ‘super auntie’ to Julian whom she adores and also enjoys helping coach his soccer team.  Angela enjoys playing cards, softball, and is an avid OAKLAND A’S fan.   . 

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DEE /  Member of our team since 2007                                        

Assistant to our Administrative Team  "Our Gal Friday!" 

Sterilization Assistant

Records Organization   under construction

 

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KONNIE ZULUETA  /  Member of our team since 2001

Systems and Operations

Data Entry / Reception / Scheduling Support

Pediatric Patient Services Support

  

Konnie graduated from Calaveras High School in 1999. As soon as she started working with us she discovered that the level of team work needed to keep the office running smoothly, and parents and children well cared for was very appealing to her. She finds the variety of her duties "fun and exciting."

What she enjoys most about becoming a dental professional is the constant learning experience! She appreciates the comfortable environment the Doctors create and feels "they are great people." And . . . she intends to be in the dental profession for a long time.

Konnie has made it her goal to make sure that every one keeps their work area "neat and clean." Any business would benefit from a great, enthusiastic team member like Konnie.  _____________________________________________________

EVELIA TREJO  /  Member of our team since 2006                                        

Concierge Reception Services / Scheduling Support

"Always greeting you with a smile."

Evelia graduated from Sequoia High School in 1999.   Evelia’s background in customer service is obvious to everyone who speaks with her.  We know every parent who speaks with Evelia can feel her warmth and professionalism.  Evelia's spirit matches her beautiful smile.    She is a friendly and helpful at 8:00am as she is at the end of the day…the characteristic of a true professional.    Evelia has elevated our reception service to a CONCIERGE LEVEL.  She is our first bi-lingual receptionist and a great asset to our bi-lingual families..

What Evelia likes most about being on our team is that everyone is so nice and friendly… Evelia says “for the first time in years, she loves coming to work every day.” – “Everyday I learn something new, and each doctor has unique, great sense of humor.   They are awesome people who really care about their staff.”

Personally, Evelia has a wonderful husband and three beautiful sons.  She loves spending time with family and friends, movies, music and ROLLER COASTERS!    _____________________________________________________

 

JENNIFER CAPUTO / Member of our Team Since 2006

 

Administrative Assistant to the Doctors & Supervisors

Hospital Case Management Assistant

Human Resources/Personnel

Accounts Receivable Administrator

 

B.A. Liberal Arts, Cal. State Hayward / Minor in Ethnic Studies

 

Jennifer has been working as an office administrator since 1994.  Her experience working with a CPA firm provide a solid base to be our ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT.  Jennifer speaks fluent Spanish which is a great asset for our families who need translation.   We are privileged to have Jennifer's stand of quality and consistent commitment to managing priorities in this very unique and important role on our team.

 

Jennifer loves the ‘family unison’ among the staff and the passion everyone contributes to helping the children.  She also enjoys the warm personalities of our doctors.  “They are always trying to put smiles on our faces!” 

 

Jennifer loves spending quality time with her parents and two sisters. She enjoys going out with her friends, movies, dancing and…SHOPPING! 

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MARIEL GENERAL  /  Member of our team since 2007                                        

Concierge Reception Services / Scheduling Support

"Always greeting you with a smile."

Mariel graduated Saint Francis High School and is currently attending Foothill College pursuing a career as a DENTAL HYGIENIST.   We have no doubt her gentle nature will give her a natural ability to connect with patients and that 'they will know she cares.'

Marial was never afraid of going to the dentist as a child. She is enjoying being part of our team and seeing the dedication our staff show every parent and child. 

Personally, she enjoys playing volleyball, dancing and perform the hula.  Who would guess that inside such a graceful, soft woman is a true thrill seeker who looks for activities that are exciting and adventurous.  We are waiting for a picture of her latest BUNGY JUMP, or a thrilling ride down an icy slop on her SNOWBOARD... to add to our website!  Back to Top

 

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