Pearl Pediatric Dental

Meet The Team

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The Pearl Team

At Pearl Pediatric Dental, we are dedicated to creating a structured, supportive, and efficient work environment where every team member plays an important role in our shared success. Through teamwork, clear communication, and a commitment to excellence, we ensure our office runs smoothly each day while delivering the highest level of care and service to our patients and their families.

We believe that a positive, well-organized workplace allows us to focus on what matters most—building trust, creating great experiences, and providing exceptional pediatric dental care. We truly enjoy welcoming each child and family into the Pearl Pediatric Dental family and making every visit a positive one.

Pearl Pediatric Dental Team
Pearl Pediatric Dental Team

Administrative Team

Jose Personality Jose Professional

Jose

ADMINISTRATIVE CHECK-IN

Hobbies & Fun: Working out, trading card games, drawing, photography

Why Pediatrics: “With 23 years in the dental field, I’ve been a dental assistant, sterilization technician, and administrator. Being around kids comes naturally to me. Combine the two and Pearl Pediatric Dental is my home!”

Keren Keren

Keren

Administrative Check-In

Hobbies & Fun: 4 children; 1 dog; trying new food, staying active

Why Pediatrics: “I love children and healthy teeth!”

Nyah Nyah

Nyah

Versatile Administrator

Hobbies & Fun: 2 dogs (Bambino & Rookie), travel, spending time with family, trying new foods

Why Pediatrics: “With my background in the dental field and the love I have kids, working at Pearl is so fun!”

Safhia Safhia

Safhia

Sedation and Treatment Coordinator

Hobbies & Fun: 2 dogs; going to the gym & beach, listening to music

Why Pediatrics: “I find that it’s important for children to feel safe and secure within themselves and this helps contribute to their oral health.”

Lexus Lexus

Lexus

Versatile Administrator & Dental Assistant

Hobbies & Fun: 2 boys, 1 girl, 12-year Toy Poodle named Dalis; going on trips with my children, shopping, crafts

Why Pediatrics: “I love children! I enjoy building a relationship with families and being a supportive and friendly face.”

Mariela Mariela

Mariela

Administrator and Dental Assistant

Hobbies: Golfing, going to the beach

Why Pediatrics: Her calm, friendly demeanor and natural ability to connect with patients, make her a great fit for pediatric dentistry. 

Angela Angela

Angela

Lead Insurance Coordinator

Hobbies & Fun: 2 boys, reading, watching movies, spending time with loved ones

Why Pediatrics: “I enjoy children. They are the funniest humans!”

Gabrielle

Gabrielle

HYGIENE INSURANCE ADMINISTRATOR

Hobbies & Fun: reading, traveling, staying fit through regular workouts

Why Pediatrics: “I enjoy dentistry and personal wellness. I want to instill this in kids dentistry!”

Frances

Frances

TREATMENT INSURANCE COORDINATOR

Hobbies & Fun: 8-year0old dachshund (Cream), 2 rescued cats (Kaia and Klaus); taking road trips, going to the beach, going on culinary adventures

Why Pediatrics: “I have over 6 years of experience in the dental field. I love sharing my knowledge to help families have a smooth experience at Pearl!”

Arlinda Personality Arlinda Professional

Arlinda

Administrator

Hobbies & Fun: 4 children, window shopping

Why Pediatrics: “I have over 16 years of experience in the dental field and I love my job at Pearl Pediatric Dental!”

Clinical Team

Katia Personality Katia Professional

Katia

Lead Dental Assistant, Treatment & Sedation Dental Assistant

Hobbies & Fun: 1 dog (Yorkie named Whiskey), playing volleyball, traveling

Why Pediatrics: “What’s more fun than working in an environment with kids? I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!”

Cris Cris Professional

Cristopher

Treatment & Sedation Dental Assistant

Hobbies & Fun: 3 dogs; gym, soccer, games, spending time with friends

Why Pediatrics: “I love working in pediatrics because kids are funny!”

Paris Paris

Paris

TREATMENT & SEDATION DENTAL ASSISTANT

Hobbies & Fun: 2 dogs (Blue & Storm), reading, painting, going to the beach

Why Pediatrics: “I truly enjoy working with children, including children with special healthcare needs. I strive to make the dental world fun by making each visit something to look forward to!”

Jasmine Jasmine

Jasmine

HYGIENE DENTAL ASSISTANT

Hobbies & Fun: 1 spouse + 1 child = 2 kids

Why Pediatrics: “With about 15 years of experience in the dental field, I love to combine my knowledge and my love for children in one place. When you love what you do, everything falls into place.”

Desiree Desiree

Desiree

HYGIENE DENTAL ASSISTANT

Hobbies & Fun: 1 daughter; I love dogs, turtles, & birds; shopping, singing, spending time with my daughter

Why Pediatrics: “I’ve always loved working with kids!”

Joey Joey

Joey

Hygiene Dental Assistant

Hobbies & Fun: 1 dog, a bearded dragon, a kingsnake, a betta fish, 3 leopard geckos; “Reptiles are my favorite!”; volleyball, running, hiking, swimming, traveling

Why Pediatrics: “I love pediatric dentistry because the environment is so much fun. Kids heal my heart!”

Latrice Latrice

Latrice

Hygiene Dental Assistant

Hobbies & Fun: “I love turtles!”; sleeping, eating, trying new restaurants, spending time with my family, laughing

Why Pediatrics: “I love kids! Why not teach kids how to properly take care of their dental hygiene!?”

Omar Personality Omar Professional

Omar

Treatment and Hygiene Dental Assistant

Hobbies & Fun: “I have no kids but would love to have 4 one day”; 1 dog; soccer, basketball, spending time with friends, going to car shows

Why Pediatrics: “I think I work great with kids and understand them. That’s why I love pediatric dentistry!”

Elnay Elna

Elna

STERILIZATION TECHNICIAN

Hobbies & Fun: Pet fish; 2 children; relaxing, singing

Why Pediatrics: “I love being the life of the party and who better to do it with than children?”

Paris MJ

MJ

STERILIZATION TECHNICIAN

Hobbies & Fun: 1 dog; going to the beach, singing karaoke, playing volleyball, cooking my favorite foods

Why Pediatrics: “I love learning new things. Being around children makes work even more fun!”

Sedation Team

Dr. Mike Walbom

Dr. Mike Walbom

Dr. Michelle

Dr. Michelle Walbom