Staff
We have recently expanded our office, grown our team of dedicated and skilled individuals and added state-of-the-art digital x-ray equipment including the addition of a 3D x-ray unit. The upgrades to our office, as well as our expanded staff give us the ability to provide greater flexibility to schedule an appointment time that is most convenient for you. We now have some limited early morning as well as evening appointments. We currently have a well trained professional team of ten. Maria is our office manager while Yesenia and Josie will answer all your questions, make appointments and process your insurance claims. Roxanne, Rachel, Priscilla and Staci will make sure that your teeth are always sparkling and clean, while Sarah, Fay, Carol and Dr. Suzman will see to it that you receive the highest standard of dental care. Doctor Ravon will take care of all your periodontal (gum) and implant needs while any endodontic (root canal) concerns will be handled by Dr. Pham. Dr Ian Woo, a maxillofacial surgeon will take care of any needed oral surgery including removal of impacted wisdom teeth. Dr Pappaterra, a prosthodontist can handle the most complex cases of full mouth rehabilitation. With a team of specialist all working together under one roof makes it very convenient for our patients to have one dental office that can comprehensively provide you excellent dental care.
All of our hygienists are outstanding and your oral health is their priority. Dr. Suzman is proud to have Roxanne, Staci and Rachael working together as a team to ensure we maintain an optimum level of care. The extensive research directly linking poor oral health and systemic disease is overwhelming. By attending regular continuing educational courses allows our hygienists to provide you with the latest periodontal(gum) therapies to minimize these risks.
Rachael is a proud graduate of Cerritos College Dental Hygiene Program. She is originally from England but has spent more than half her life living here in Southern California. Rachael’s aspiration to become a dental hygienist began in high school while taking a Regional Occupational Program class for dental assisting. She was a dental assistant for 7 years prior to beginning her dental hygiene career and obtained her Registered Dental Assisting license during that time. After working some time as a dental assistant, she knew through her passion for dentistry and patient care that she wanted to further her career as a dental hygienist. Rachael graduated with highest honors and highly believes in lifetime learning through continuing education. She is very passionate about her career and educating patients with a caring and gentle touch. Not only does Rachael love dental hygiene, but she also enjoys CrossFit, being physically active and living a healthy lifestyle.
Roxanne graduated from West Los Angeles College in 1985. She later attended the U.C.L.A. dental clinic and the V.A. Wadsworth Hospital to master her profession. Roxanne has had the pleasure of working with Dr. Suzman for over ten years. She feels very passionate about treating patients with care and compassion. She uses conservative approaches such as placing Arestin antibacterial medicine for periodontal patients and recommending homecare products to help achieve optimal dental health. Roxanne continually attends seminars to keep up to date with the latest advancements in dental hygiene. In her spare time, Roxanne enjoys traveling and raising her two teenagers. She looks forward to treating patients at Stonecreek Dentistry with personal care and is currently available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Staci graduated from Pasadena City College with an Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene, and has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2005. As an active member of the American Dental Hygiene Association, Staci actively furthers her education by attending the latest seminars in periodontal therapy. Staci’s approach is simple: To treat with compassion and a gentle touch while proactively achieving optimal dental health. She enjoys treating a wide variety of patients with specialized dental needs such as pediatrics, geriatrics, special needs patients, and those who suffer from dental anxiety. Staci has had the pleasure of working with Dr. Suzman since 2005 and plans on practicing as a clinician for many years to come. In her spare time, Staci enjoys boating and outdoor sports with her family and friends. She has recently taken up running and is looking forward to completing her first marathon.Staci works on Monday and Wednesday.
Hello, my name is Priscilla and I’m very proud and honored to be a part of such an amazing team. I’m originally from South Africa, but I’ve made Southern California my home for the past 17 years. My passion for dentistry started over 12 years ago as a dental assistant. I continued my education and graduated in 2008 as class valedictorian from Cerritos College with highest honors and received the Dental Hygiene Departmental award. I deeply care about every patient, and believe in practicing dental hygiene according to current evidence, providing the highest standard of care for all my patients. When I’m not busy helping patients improve their smiles, I’m raising my beautiful 4 year old son. I enjoy traveling, doing all kinds of sports, and spending time with family and friends. I’m available Mondays and Thursdays.