HOUSE CALL DENTISTS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Registered Dental Assistant ( SF )
Ms. Caramat is Managing Partner of House Call Dentists and the Blende Dental Group where she has worked since 1997. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University with a focus in Industrial Organization and completed an executive education program at Harvard Business School. Her purview includes not only managing one of the largest private dental practices in San Francisco; she also brings her appreciation for the finer things in life to tailoring exceptional concomitant services specifically for House Call Dentist Concierge clients.
Job Titles:
- Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Chau earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco after completing her undergraduate training at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. Upon graduating from dental school, she moved to Minneapolis to complete a General Practice Residency at the University of Minnesota. In residency, she managed the care of medically compromised patients both in the clinic and under general anesthesia in the hospital. After her time in residency, Dr. Chau moved back to the Bay Area and continues to be dedicated to treating patients, both general and special needs, with the House Call Dentist team. Dr. Chau is passionate about removing barriers to care for all patients so that they may have optimal dental health, no matter the situation.
Dr. Gary Nord received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree cum laude from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2010. He then went on to complete a two-year General Practice Residency where he served as chief resident of the department in his second year, overseeing the first-year residents and treating a wide variety of complex cases under general anesthesia and IV sedation. Dr. Nord then furthered his training in the specialty of Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry at New York Hospital Queens, where he learned to provide complex care to patients needing implants, cosmetic dentistry, and full mouth rehabilitation.
Dr. Nord's interest in house call dentistry and the treatment of special needs patients began back in Dental School, where he travelled to patient's homes to fabricate dentures for them. He is proud to be a part of House Call Dentists in New York City, where he can use his advanced specialty training to treat a wide variety of patients with complex medical and dental needs.
Job Titles:
- New York / Doctor of Dental Medicine
Dr. Maria "Joy" Marcial attended the University of the East where she completed her degree in Doctor of Dental Medicine in the Philippines. After practicing for several years, she later moved to New York City where she completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at New York University School of Dentistry.
Dr. Joy Marcial is dynamic, energetic, friendly, and caring, reputed for her combination of artistic and technical expertise, she is a master at creating beautiful, natural-looking smiles. She believes that the smile is a reflection of the overall health and well being of an individual and is committed to removing barriers to dental care.
Dr. Lindzy Goodman graduated with magna cum laude distinction from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. She then went on to complete a two year General Practice Residency at the Brooklyn Hospital Center where she served as chief resident and as an attending physician, seeing patients under general anesthesia. Dr. Goodman is determined in fighting barriers to care and training includes treating patients with special needs, phobias, and complex medical conditions.
Job Titles:
- Registered Dental Assistant
- San Francisco / Registered Dental Assistant ( SF )
Job Titles:
- Registered Dental Assistant
- San Francisco / Registered Dental Assistant ( SF )
Job Titles:
- Lead NY House Call Coordinator
Marissa is a Dental Assistant who brings nineteen years of talent and patient care to our team. She focuses her career on making sure patients are comfortable and enjoys getting to know about her patients. In her free time, she is a frequent fan at Giant's games with her family.
Job Titles:
- Registered Dental Assistant
Job Titles:
- Lead SF House Call Coordinator
Job Titles:
- Operations Manager
- Human Resources
Nicole Ryan is the Operations Manager of House Call Dentists and The Blende Dental Group's San Francisco Office. She has over 10 years' experience in the dental field and business management. Nicole is responsible for directing, administering, and overseeing the day to day operations of both the clinical and the administrative teams. Nicole joined The Blende Dental Group in 2009 and became an integral part of the growth and success of one of the largest private dental practice in San Francisco. Nicole continues to top-grade a team dedicated to providing high touch service to their complex patients.
Job Titles:
- Registered Dental Assistant
Victoria has focused her career on the oral surgery element of being a Registered Dental Assistant, and has been with The Blende Dental Group since 1990. She has been keenly aware of the importance of teamwork and providing superior customer service by way of empathy & kindness toward her dental/oral surgery patients. Victoria received her RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) certificate & radiology license in the state of California after attending College of San Mateo on the Peninsula. Further, she acquired her OSA (Oral Surgery Assistant) certificate after additional training in oral surgery provided by the Northern California Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. Victoria also has operating room privileges at all four California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) campuses in San Francisco, Kaiser San Francisco & San Rafael, Marin General Hospital in Marin County, and Mills-Peninsula in San Mateo County.