Nichole is the insurance
coordinator for the office. She is responsible for working with the
patients and insurance companies to ensure that all appropriate insurance
payments are made.
Sonia is also a bilingual
team member. Sonia is a certified dental assistant who joined the
practice in 2006. She enjoys the unique challenges that come with
working in a specialty dental office.
Brad is a registered
dental hygienist and has worked in our office since 2005. Brad enjoys
the challenges of helping the patient through complex treatment. Patients
are always very appreciative of his gentle touch. Brad stays current
in the field and is specially qualified for the unique challenges
of a periodontal practice.
Shea handles accounts
payable for the office and is also the marketing director. As a team
member since 2000, Shea enjoys being a part of such a busy and innovative
office.
Ricardo is a certified
dental assistant and has been a team member since 2004. Ricardo is
bilingual and is responsible for patient education within the office.
His goal is to ensure that patients understand their treatment options
and that their clinical questions are answered. Ricardo is also the
back office coordinator.
Karla is a registered
dental hygienist and has worked in our office since 2005. Patients
often comment on the calming effect Karla has when she is working.
Karla stays current in the field and is specially qualified for the
unique challenges of a periodontal practice.
Mindy has been with
Dr. Augustine since 2000 and has worked in Periodontics for over 20
years. Mindy is the office manager and treatment coordinator. Her
personal goal within the office is to ensure that every patient's
experience here is as comfortable as possible.
Kelly is the first point of contact at the office as the receptionist. With a friendly smile and attention to detail, she will help to make sure your experience at our office is as pleasant as possible.
Nohemi is a registered dental assistant. She is bilingual in english and spanish and has been with the office since early 2008. Nohemi is often described by our patients as very calming and reassuring, thus making every person's visit to our office as comfortable as possible.