Meet Our Staff
Kimberly Cardoza - RDH
Kimm graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at Cerritos College in 1996 with an Associate of Art degree. She then became laser certified with standard proficiency in 2005 and has continued with advanced laser training. She strives to keep apprised of the most current techniques and modalities for providing optimal oral health care. Kimm will provide you with information for good oral hygiene and cavity prevention. She will consult with you about how to promote good oral health and make recommendations for oral hygiene aids specific to your individual needs. Kimm will perform oral cancer screenings and record initial and periodic periodontal assessment as part of your dental hygiene treatment. She is concerned about the health of not just your teeth and gums, but the prevention of other potential health related risk factors that can be associated with periodontal disease. Kimm is highly trained and has the skills and experience to provide our patients with optimum treatment. Her goal is to work as a team with you to help you achieve a beautiful bright smile with healthy teeth and gums.
Brittany - RDH
Brittany is a registered dental hygienist and she received her degree in dental hygiene from the University of Southern California in 2015. Brittany has been employed for Dr. Cardoza since 2016 and she has been a patient of Dr. Cardoza’s since she was 4 years old. She is concerned about the health of not just your teeth and gums, but the prevention of other potential health related risk factors that can be associated with periodontal disease. Brittany is highly trained and has the skills and experience to provide our patients with optimum treatment. Her goal is to work with as a team with you to help you achieve a beautiful bright smile with healthy teeth and gums.
Melynda, RDA
Melynda is a registered dental assistant and has been in the dental field for 25 years and has been a team member for Dr. Cardoza since 2017. Her primary duties include assisting the Doctors during patient dental treatment along with preparing rooms and sterilizing instruments after patient care. Melynda also helps with the front office clerical and can answer many of the questions you may have. Her focus is to provide the best dental experience possible. Melynda was born and raised in San Diego and has 4 children.
Deidre - RDA
Deidre is a registered dental assistant and has been in the field for 21 years working with Dr. Cardoza since 2000. Her primary duties include assisting the doctor during your dental treatment. She will prepare the treatment rooms by cleaning and sterilizing after every patient. Deidre will also help to explain your treatment and answer any questions you may have. Her focus is to provide you with the best dental experience possible. Deidre has 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
Darolyn - Front Desk
Darolyn has been in the dental field for 20 years and has been with Dr. Cardoza for 10 years as his front office treatment and schedule coordinator. Darolyn will help with any additional questions regarding insurance, paperwork, treatment schedule and appointments. If you have additional questions or concerns, please ask! We are here to help you have a healthy beautiful smile and will assist in any way we can.
Denise - Front Office
Denise has been in the dental field for 22 years and has been with Dr. Cardoza for 20 of her 25 years as his schedule coordinator. Denise will help with any additional questions regarding insurance, paperwork, treatment schedule and appointments. If you have additional questions or concerns, please ask! We are here to help you have a healthy beautiful smile and will assist in any way we can. Denise is a southern California native.
