Our office philosophy is to treat everyone the way we would like to be treated and keep you in the best oral health possible. Dentistry is one of the things people dislike the most so our goal is to make you feel as comfortable as you can.
We offer you walkman radios or I Touches to distract you from the noise of the instruments that must be used.
We offer IO glasses for some of the longer appointments.
Sunglasses for the light in your eyes.
We are also open to suggestions if there is anything we can do to make you more relaxed and comfortable.
Our Office Staff
Steven Montano DDS
Steven Montano DDS
Graduated from University of the Pacific, 1992.
Practiced with Richard J Montano, DDS from 1992 till Richard retired in December of 2001
Member of the American Dental Association
Member of the California Dental Association
Member of the Harbor Dental Society
Angie Martinez
Angie is the pleasant voice you hear when you call the office 90 percent of the time. She is the girl that helps you make your appointments as well as helps you with your accounts. She has been with since 2008 and will do her best to help you with your apppointment needs.
Linda M. Rieu RDH
Graduated for the Dental Hygiene Program in 1982 from Cypress College
Member of The Association of Dental Hygienists Linda has been the Hygienist in our office since 1982 and has been great continuity since Dr Richard had retired.
Laura Rodriguez Alcazar DA
This is Dr Steve's right hand. Laura sets up all the rooms and cleans them, assists chairside. Laura recently passed her clinical for her RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) and will soon be taking the written. Also, as of January, 2012, she is 4 months along with her third child. Congratulations to her!!!
Melissa Gonzalez
Melissa Gonzalez DA
Melissa started working with us as an dental assistant intern and has become an integral part of this dental practice. She is in the process of getting her RDA and is continuing schooling to become a dental hygienist.
Tina Bhakta, RDH
Graduated from West Los Angeles College 2008 with her RDH Member of the Association of Dental Hygienist
Tina has experience in the dental field as a registered dental assistant as well as completing her hygiene degree with honors. Tina completed externship studies at the University of Southern California relating to systemic illnesses and their effects on periodontal disease and oral health. She is gentle and thorough and will do her best to keep your teeth clean and healthy. Tina recently has taken maternity leave to take care of her first child, Alayna Patel, born December 21, 2012. Congratulations to her and her husband Dr. Jay Patel
Laura Gutierrez
Laura came in as an intern and is working part time on Tuesdays and Thursdays as a back office assistant.
