At the core of our dental practice is a friendly team of professionals that are dedicated to your utmost comfort and optimal oral health. We view each patient as a unique individual and tailor each treatment to your specific needs. As part of our commitment to providing close, personalized attention to every patient, we want to encourage patient communication. Please know that we are here to provide outstanding patient care and that we value the trust you have placed in us.
Samantha Shaba
Registered Dental Hygienist
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Shelley Von Kanel
Tina Hancock
Registered Dental Assistant
Tina has been with Santee Dental Team from day 1. Before Santee Dental Team was created, she worked for Dr. Sisson (which is now Santee Dental Team) and helped create a very easy and smooth transition for both the patients and new staff members at the office. As a Registered Dental Assistant she really enjoys being able to help each patient feel informed and comfortable throughout their visit. When not at work you can catch her at the gym working out and spending time with her family.
Michelle Tyler
Practice Administrator
Michelle joined Santee Dental Team in 2018 working as a front office team member and has grown into the role of Practice Administrator. Michelle helps oversee the office operations and is committed to making the experience in our office a positive one for all of our patients and staff! Her goal is to continually learn and incorporate the knowledge of dentistry, insurance, and customer service to equip our team to best serve our patients and their families. In her spare time, Michelle loves spending time with her family and friends. She also loves cooking, watching the San Diego Gulls, and traveling.
Lara Bell
Office Manager
Lara has been with the team since early 2018. She is dedicated to providing a positive dental experience for each and every patient. She is proud to work with Dr. Tyler, Dr. Gibbons and the rest of the staff at Granite Hills Dental Team because of their commitment to excellent personalized care. Lara takes pride in making the insurance and finance aspects of dentistry as easy as possible for our patients. She is a problem solver and will go above and beyond to ensure that our patient’s questions get answered. Lara is a graduate of the Central European University with a Master’s Degree in History. In her spare time, Lara enjoys spending quality time with her cats and watching Harry Potter with her Husband.
Nikki Vallejo-Bryant
Front Office
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