Ada – Hygiene Coordinator
Ada became part of the Defining Smiles team in 2022. She trained as a Registered Dental Assistant at ATI Career Training Center in 2003 and is certified in CPR. She loves how her care helps patients walk out of the office with confident, healthy smiles, as well as how welcoming they have been as she has taken on her position. When not in the office, she enjoys reading, baking, crafting, and traveling.
Angelica – Treatment Coordinator
Angelica joined Defining Smiles in 2022, helping to make sure our patients have an easy time scheduling the care they require. She loves that her interactions with patients help her form relationships and build trust with them, and that she feels confident she is helping them receive the best care possible. Outside the office, she enjoys reading, spending time with her daughter, cooking, and traveling.
Grace – Dental Assistant
Grace became a part of our practice in 2004 and became a Registered Dental Assistant in 2005. She has certifications in nitrous oxide monitor, the use of x-ray technology, and CPR. What she loves about working in the dental field is the way small moments can teach so much about the people who rely on her for care, and how visits can lead to meaningful relationships.
Favorite Quote: “Life is the song. Love is the music.”
Karla – Registered Dental Hygienist
Karla has been a member of the Defining Smiles team since 2020. She received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene at Texas A&M College Of Dentistry; during her time in school, she also received a research distinction. A member of the American Dental Hygiene Association, Karla loves that her position affords her opportunities to directly improve patients’ oral health. Her certification in diode laser treatment allows her to do this while relying on advanced technology. Outside the office, she enjoys traveling and weight lifting.
