Dental Team – Mission Viejo, CA

Cathy, Registered Dental Hygienist

Cathy studied dental hygiene at the Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California, where she was the class president. She’s also served as a California Delegate for the American Dental Hygiene Association National Convention. Today, she has been a part of this field for an amazing 40+ years, with a vast majority of that time spent as part of our team. She has a lifelong passion for helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles!

Cathy and her husband Brent have been happily married for over 40 years. Outside of working hours, her favorite hobbies include spending quality time with their three wonderful grandkids, playing tennis, riding bikes, running, hiking, walking along the beach, doing yoga, traveling, cooking, and volunteering.

ELSA, REGISTERED DENTAL Hygienist

Elsa has over a decade of experience in dentistry and loves being able to get to know her patients and help them take steps in maintaining and improving their oral health. She completed her Dental Hygiene Program at Cypress College. In addition to being highly proficient in using the latest dental technology, Elsa has her certificates in laser therapy, local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, and CPR.

Else has been married to her college sweetheart, Joey, for over 25 years. They have three grown children together and a fluffy white dog, named Kenzie! Whenever she’s not in the office, she loves spending time traveling with her family, boating and wakeboarding, skiing, snowboarding, working out, and hiking. She also attends Christ Community Church in Laguna Hills. An interesting fact about Elsa is that she has been on a couple of game shows, including Shop ‘Til You Drop and The Dating Game!

NONIE, FRONT DESK

Nonie entered the world of dentistry in 2018. Over the years, she has undergone training in everything from dental insurance to presenting treatment plans, and she couldn’t be more happy to now be helping our patients at Palm Dentistry! When asked what she loves most about her job, she shared that it’s how caring the doctors and staff are.

Nonie is married, and she has one daughter, two stepsons, one grandson, and three dogs. When she has free time outside the office, she enjoys boating, riding bikes, and building things out of wood. She even has her own tools, including a Miter saw!

Sarah, Dental Assistant

Sarah takes every opportunity to connect with our patients and ensure they feel at home during their appointments. She attended UEI College in Anaheim and has her certifications in dental X-rays, coronal polishing, and infection control.

A Mission Viejo native, Sarah and her husband, Skyler, have three beautiful daughters, Sadie, Sawyer, and Sloane. When she isn’t spending time watching movies or singing their favorite songs with them, you’ll usually find her taking care of her many plants, particularly succulents!