Meet Your Dental Care Team
Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. They are excited about what they are doing, have high standards of quality and integrity, and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients. Your utmost comfort is our primary goal and we’re eager to answer any questions regarding your dental care.
Lauren C.
Office Manager
Lauren became an RDA, or Registered Dental Assistant, in 2003. In 2010, she went back to school and was awarded the highest rank a dental assistant can earn…RDAEF2. RDAEF2 stands for Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions Level 2. This achievement allows her to place fillings in teeth, cement crowns, and take impressions. Lauren especially enjoys scanning people’s teeth with our CEREC 3-D digital scanner for same-day crowns and Invisalign. Lauren joined our dental practice in 2014 and has earned the position of Office Manager. She has a vast knowledge of dentistry and has a very caring touch. She is passionate about being an advocate for our patients and tries to help in many different ways. Lauren is married and has 2 wonderful kids who keep her very busy with cheerleading and soccer. In her downtime, you may find her and her husband, Ron, tasting at a local winery, throwing darts at a local pub, or cheering on the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Sarah S.
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Sarah has been a registered dental hygienist for over 15 years. She earned her Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene from Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Leadership at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois. Sarah enjoys spending time outdoors and in nature. She likes going to the ocean, hiking, yoga, and occasional fun runs with friends. She loves animals and has dogs and chickens. Sarah is a passionate dental hygienist and loves patient care. Sarah likes to tailor dental home care to fit into your daily routine.
Joan P.
Patient Care Coordinator
Joan is no stranger to the dental field and has over 20 years of experience. Joan joined our practice 4 years ago. She has lived locally for most of her life, graduating high school from Del Campo. She started as a dental assistant but has found her passion at the front desk for the past 20 years. Joan brings a great deal of knowledge to our practice with her insurance skills and dental experience. Her warm personality and genuine smile make every patient feel welcome the minute they walk through the door. When Joan is not working, you may find her on a sports field cheering on one of her 10 grandkids, the SF Giants, or sipping wine at a local winery.
Karen B.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Karen started working in the dental field as a registered dental assistant for Dr. Orcutt 5 years ago. Karen went on to further her education and pursue her dental hygiene degree at Carrington college where she graduated in 2021. While obtaining her degree, Karen received the SDDS award for professionalism, collaboration, and exceptional clinical skills. Karen is passionate about providing quality care with compassion and educating patients on the oral/systemic health link in order to help people live healthier and happier lives. In her spare time, Karen likes to line dance, cook, bake and snuggle with her two orange cats Macaroni and Cheese.