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Sandy M.
Treatment Coordinator
Sandy M.
Treatment Coordinator
Name: Sandy
Position: Treatment Coordinator/Office Team Leader
Started in Dentistry: 2003
With Podvia and Stanford since: 2015
Favorite Hobby: Spending time with my family and friends. I am usually an “Uber driver” for my kids between soccer, dance, and workout classes. In my free time, I attend AADOM classes for Dental Office Management and I love the beach, especially Gulf Coast beaches.
How did you become interested in dentistry? I originally started in the dental insurance field with customer and provider services. I learned many things such as coding and claims processing but was very interested in helping patients in person so I went back to school to become a dental assistant.
What is your favorite part about your position? I love solving problems, answering questions and most of all, helping people. I love taking a problem and working out the details until we reach a solution. From dental insurance to helping work out financial plans with patients, we can find a solution together! I also LOVE my team and doctors! They are the biggest reason I love what I do. The caring, loving, and generosity of our team is a big part in our patient’s lives and I wouldn’t want to be with anyone else!
Amanda M.
Dental Assistant
Amanda M.
Dental Assistant
Name: Amanda
Position: Dental Assistant
Started in Dentistry: 2000
With Podvia and Stanford since: 2010
Favorite Hobby: Decorating, cooking, being with family and friends, traveling, gator football, anything outdoors and music. I play the upright bass!
How did you become interested in dentistry? Through my own dentist
What is your favorite part about your position? Connecting with people and building great relationships with our patients. I also love my work family!
Ashley T.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ashley T.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Name: Ashley
Position: Dental Hygienist
Started in Dentistry: 2013
With Podvia and Stanford since: 2017
Favorite Hobby: Fitness, shopping, and organizing
How did you become interested in dentistry? Through my own hygienist
What is your favorite part about your position? Educating my patients on having the healthiest smile they can!
Mallory R.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Mallory R.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Name: Mallory
Position: Dental Hygienist
Started in Dentistry: 2017
With Podvia and Stanford since: 2022
Favorite Hobby: Going to the beach, taking my dog on walks and I love going to concerts
How did you become interested in dentistry? I am the first in my family! I always loved having my teeth cleaned since I was 5 years old and have always had an interest.
What is your favorite part about your position? Getting to see improvements in my patient's hygiene care and establishing good relationships in the workplace.
Christina L.
Dental Assistant
Christina L.
Dental Assistant
Name: Christina
Position: Dental Assistant
Started in Dentistry: 2007
With Podvia and Stanford since: 2007
Favorite Hobby: Baking and gardening
How did you become interested in dentistry? I love a great smile
What is your favorite part about your position? Meeting people
Lauren K.
Dental Assistant
Lauren K.
Dental Assistant
Name: Lauren
Position: Dental Assistant
Started in Dentistry: 1980
With Podvia and Stanford since: 2013
Favorite Hobby: Family!! Then knitting, reading and learning to become a triathlete.
How did you become interested in dentistry? When I had my wisdom teeth removed.
What is your favorite part about your position? Meeting new people!! I love getting to know my patients on a personal level – not just their teeth.
Nicole H.
Dental Assistant
Nicole
Name: Nicole
Position: Dental Assistant
Started in Dentistry: 2014
With Podvia and Stanford since: 2019
Favorite Hobby: Working in the yard and garden. Attending and hosting events with friends and family. Crafting and home décor.
How did you become interested in dentistry? A smile means 1,000 words and I wanted to be a part of making others smile.
What is your favorite part about your position? Working with patients of all walks of life.
Stephanie C.
Schedule Coordinator
Stephanie
Name: Stephanie
Position: Schedule Coordinator
Started in Dentistry: 1999
With Podvia and Stanford since: 2019
Favorite Hobby: Camping, boating, and spending time with friends and family.
How did you become interested in dentistry? A good friend introduced me to the dental field and I’ve been hooked since then.
What is your favorite part about your position? Love seeing patients happy with their new smile and confidence.
Ashlynne R.
Registered Dental Hygenist
Ashlynne
Name: Ashlynne
Position: Dental Hygienist
Started in Dentistry: 2019
With Podvia and Stanford since: 2019
Favorite Hobby: I love to sing and to spend time with my friends and family
How did you become interested in dentistry? I loved going to the dentist growing up and I love helping people.
What is your favorite part about your position? Building relationships with my patients, I get to make new friends everyday!
Dru H.
Schedule Coordinator
Dru H.
Schedule Coordinator
Name: Dru
Position: Schedule Coordinator
Started in Dentistry: 2022
With Podvia and Stanford since: 2022
Favorite Hobby: Spending time with my husband and family. Going to Disney and being outdoors.
How did you become interested in dentistry? I wanted to start a new career and love learning all about the anatomy of teeth.
What is your favorite part about your position? Working with our amazing team, meeting patients and seeing their bright smiles walking through the door.
Amber H.
Registered Dental Hygenist
Amber H.
Name:Amber
Position: Registered Dental Hygienist
Started in Dentistry: 2017
With Podvia and Stanford since: 2021
Favorite Hobby: Spending time with my three girls. All things surrounding personal growth & development: reading, journaling, meditation, exercise, etc.
How did you become interested in dentistry? Watching those I love suffer in pain due to poor dental IQ and/or being raised in environments that did not prioritize dental care made me want to be a part of a career that educates others on how to prevent oral disease.
What is your favorite part about your position? Having the opportunity to use my voice to educate patients on the implications of dental disease and prevention.