Alissa, Registered Dental Hygienist
Alissa’s introduction to dentistry really began in the womb, as her mother worked as a dental assistant while she was pregnant. Because of this, Alissa grew to love spending time at the dental office, and she learned the importance of a healthy smile. With training from Diablo Valley College, Alissa has been a member of our team for ten years and is responsible for helping patients establish healthy home habits, a brilliant smile, and a better understanding of how to take a proactive approach to their own dental care. When she’s not at the office, she spends time volunteering at her children’s, Olivia and Nicholas, school, and spending time with her family, including her husband and wild dog Roxy.
Andrea (Andiee), Registered Dental Hygienist
Born into a family of dental professionals, Andiee knew dentistry just made sense for her. As a second career, she studied dental hygiene at Diablo Valley Community College, supplementing her BS in Biology and 2nd Year MBA from schools in the Philippines. Andiee truly values the impact her patients have on her life and is enriched by the lessons she’s learned in the industry. She believes that a healthy smile and a healthy heart are the two components of a healthy life, and she enjoys making a difference in people’s health. She’s a compassionate, dependable woman of faith, as she’s a parent volunteer for 3rd-grade religious education classes and spends her free time with her husband, Chris, and their three children, Bianca, Beatrice, and Byron.
Jennifer, Registered Dental Assistant
Jennifer is a staple at our office, having been here for over 20 years. She takes impressions, designs your same-day CEREC crowns, and makes the treatment rooms patient-ready. With training from Western Career College, Jennifer discovered her love for spending time with patients and creating healthy smiles, and Blackhawk Dental Care’s state-of-the-art dentistry provides the perfect environment for her to deliver personalized care. Outside the office, she’s often playing with her sweet rescue dog Josie, her family, and her friends.
Lana, Registered Dental Assistant
Bio coming soon.
Linda, Registered Dental Hygienist
Linda has over 35 years of experience working in dentistry. She started as a dental assistant, assisting in periodontal (gum) surgeries, while attending Chabot College for her dental hygiene degree. She later went on to USF to get her Bachelors of Science degree with certifications in laser therapy for the treatment of gum disease. She finds it rewarding to educate her patients about achieving health through better oral hygiene. Seeing the patients smile and feel proud of what they have achieved always makes her day. She is often told by her patients that she is gentle but very thorough. Linda enjoys working with all the latest technologies and education that our office offers. When Linda is not at the office, she is found spending time with her husband and her five children. Linda also enjoys volunteering for Amador High School’s Marching Band, where her youngest of five is active.
Madison, Registered Dental Hygienist
Madison has her Bachelors Degree in Dental Hygiene, but then took her education at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco and became registered in Dental Hygiene in Alternative Practices as well. This means that she has such a high level of skills that she can perform her hygiene duties outside of a traditional dental office, such as in a nursing home or to a home-bound patient. While she’s performing deep cleanings on your teeth, she’s also here to educate you on the link between your oral health and your overall health. She loves that our practice has the latest, state-of-the-art technology, but also that the staff is up to date on the latest dental education. Outside of the office, Madison loves to garden and cook, and she and her husband love to travel.
Maria – Practice Administrator
After completing the Dental Assisting Program at Santa Rosa Junior College, she began her 25-year dental career. Having been with Blackhawk Dental Care for the last 5 years, she has been responsible for scheduling patients appointments, helping with insurance-related activities, devising treatment plans, and providing the doctors with the business metrics of the practice. She shows a keen ability to handle these responsibilities, as she loves when the “numbers match up”! She also enjoys the teamwork and comradery that the office staff has with each other. If she wasn’t currently serving as the Practice Administrator, she might still be working as a chairside dental assistant. Outside of the office, she enjoys the active life and spending time with her husband and family. She is also currently pursuing a degree in Business from Las Positas College in Livermore, CA.
Monica, Registered Dental Assistant
Monica graduated from Eden ROP in Hayward and Chabot College. She’s been working in the dental industry for about 19 years but has just recently joined our team. She is here to assist the dentists with their procedures, setting up the operatories, performing x-rays, and supervising sterilization. She loves how our doctors take the time to really listen to the patients and provide them with healthy, confident smiles. Outside of work, Monica loves spending time with her husband and son, as well as with her parents. She loves going on walks and hikes, bike rides, and attending family gatherings.
Rita, Registered Dental Hygienist
Rita joined the team in 1995 with the previous owner Dr. Hamblin. She has been serving many of her patients, now friends for the last 20 years! Rita graduated from the University of California Los Angeles Dental Hygiene Program. Rita has been working in the dental field for over twenty years and has been a loyal employee for over 30 years. While living in Southern California, Rita was an instructor at the dental hygiene clinic at UCLA Dental School. She also spent her free time volunteering at the V.A. Hospital and Free Clinic in Los Angeles. Rita is a member of the American Dental Hygienist Association, an organization aiding in the advancements in dental hygiene through education and support. Rita resides in Danville with her husband Michael and two sons, Ian and Noah.
Sarah, Registered Dental Assistant
Sarah joined the team in 2005, She has over 30 years of experience in the dental field. She started her Dental Assisting education in Roseburg, Oregon through Umpqua Community College and later received her license as an RDA from Sacramento City College. Sarah attended the PAC-Live Institute for Advanced Dental Aesthetics training for dental auxiliaries and spent three and a half years as an assistant in a micro-surgical endodontic practice. Her dental experience extends well past dental assisting. She has trained dental staff in digital radiography in Tampa, Florida and played an active role in the establishment of an endodontic practice in Durango, Colorado. When she isn’t dental assisting, Sarah is teaching Pilates or group exercise in Danville Auxillary training in Invisalign® & CEREC®.