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Our Team

Jamie

Jamie, Irvine CA Jamie’s heartfelt love for people and dentistry are her daily motivators. Her natural gift is creating a relaxed atmosphere in various environments.

She began her career as a Registered Dental Assistant 25 years ago. Jamie has been privileged to be a part of biological dentistry for 20 years, and believes the mouth is a gateway to the body. In her current position, she conveys her dentistry skills and knowledge, while answering patients’ specific questions and serving their needs. She has been married for 23 years; her husband, four children, and church are the center of her life. She also enjoys singing and playing the piano.

Terry

Terry, Irvine CA Terry is the light and positive energy of the office. Her love of patients is endless, and she always tries to exceed patients’ expectations. Trained at a prestigious dental management group, Pride Institute, she takes great pleasure and pride in running this great practice. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and traveling all over the world.

Kristin

Kristin, Irvine CA Kristin started in dentistry in 2001 as a Dental Hygiene Coordinator. While working close with the dental hygienists, she realized this is the career for her. She first received her Registered Dental Assisting license. After becoming an RDA, her love for dentistry continued to grow, motivating her to expand her knowledge further to become a Hygienist. She is very proud to be a part of Dr. Son’s team, which constantly strives to achieve the highest level of quality patient care. In her free time, Kristin loves spending time with her husband, Justin, and her son, Nixon.

April

April, Irvine CA April has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for 15 years, and a part of our team since 2009. She always aspired to work in the healthcare field, since her father, who was a dentist, always encouraged her to pursue a career in dental hygiene. A native Californian, she studied nutrition at Cal Poly SLO, and then completed the dental hygiene program at Cerritos College.

April is an extremely talented clinician and patient educator. She is passionate about helping people understand the importance of not only oral health, but also whole body health. In her free time, April enjoys going to the beach, snow skiing, attending concerts, cooking, and spending time with her husband and their young daughter and two stepchildren.

Ellisse

Ellisse, Irvine CA Ellisse’s desire to learn the latest advancements in dental care, technology, and biological dentistry are what first attracted her to Dr. Son’s team. As a Dental Assistant, Ellisse loves interacting with our patients. Her goal is to make everyone feel comfortable and instill confidence in their smiles. Ellisse and her boyfriend love spending time with family and friends, and outdoor activities.

Celeste

Celeste, Irvine CA Celeste has been a Dental Assistant for five years, starting in her senior year of high school. She studied at Concorde Career College in Orange County, and was awarded the Juliette Southard Award for excellence in assisting, and she graduated with honors.

She has been married to her high school sweetheart for 1½ years, and lives in Orange. On the weekends, she and her husband enjoy hiking, exploring, and taking road trips to all parts of California. They love coffee, and enjoy finding the best roasts here in So Cal.

She has a passion for dentistry, likes learning and trying new things, and loves interacting and building relationships with patients.