Dental Team – North Bethesda, MD

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!

Leila, Dental Hygienist

Originally from Rockville, Leila has been working in the world of dentistry for over a decade. She graduated from the University College of London before studying at Allegany College of Maryland for her certification in dental hygiene. She’s also become trained in diode laser and local anesthesia. The best part of her job is helping people improve their oral health while feeling more confident about their smiles. She loves building genuine relationships with her patients and takes pride in making their visits as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Away from the office, Leila enjoys being with her family and loved ones. Traveling and painting are some of her favorite ways to spend her free time, as well as staying active with Pilates and kickboxing. One interesting fact about her is that she’s part Persian and lived in Iran for some time. She also lived overseas in London to pursue her degree in Health and Social Care!