Laura
Office Manager
Laura has been a part of the dental field since 1987. She worked as a Registered Dental Assistant for ten years, and then worked for Delta Dental of California processing insurance claims. Since then, Laura has been working in private practices helping patients to maximize their insurance benefits. She started working with Dr. Winter in 2012. She loves that all of us at Dr. Winter’s have the same goal of ensuring that our patients have a great dental experience. Laura has three children and two dogs. She loves the San Francisco Giants and the 49ers! She also enjoys traveling, camping, and seeing shows at the theater.
Hayley
Treatment Coordinator
Hayley has been in the dental field for since 2004. Her career started in high school as a dental office aide and eventually she became a Registered Dental Assistant. She has been with Dr. Winter since 2012. One of her favorite parts about her job is getting to know each patient and helping them to feel comfortable from the minute they come into the office! She is grateful to have found a team who also shares the same vision of patient comfort and satisfaction. Hayley has a master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration and Management. Hayley, her husband, and their Boston terrier enjoy spending time together.
Niki
Appointment Coordinator
Niki has been a part of the dental field since 2015 and has been enjoying learning all about dentistry. She is the first person that our patients see when they come through our doors. As the Appointment Coordinator Niki is responsible for helping meet the scheduling needs of our patients. When not working, Niki can be found with her horses and barrel racing. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Rachel
Registered Dental Hygienist
Rachel has been a hygienist since 2006. She started in the dental field in 1994 as a dental assistant. Rachel started in Dr. Winter’s office in 2010. Aside from helping patients maintain their oral health she enjoys really getting to know each patient. She thinks of her patients as friends and family. Rachel strives to make sure that each patient has the best dental experience possible. Rachel has been married to her husband for 21 years. They have two daughters and a dog. Rachel has been an active member of her church for 24 years and loves to volunteer for church events and activities. She also enjoys running and has completed three half marathons. She is a Giants fan!
Heather
Registered Dental Hygienist
Heather began her career in the dental field just after high school. She started as an RDA in both general and orthodontic practices before returning to school to become a Registered Dental Hygienist. She has worked with Dr. Winter since 2012 and has enjoyed every moment working with such a dedicated staff and amazing patients. Being able to build relationships with patients and to have an impact on so many smiles is a huge reason why she loves her profession. Heather is married and has one son. She enjoys spending time with her close friends and family. She likes to attend sporting events! Go Raiders & A’s!!
Courtney
Registered Dental Hygienist
Courtney started in our office in January 2017. She has been a hygienist since 2014. Her decision to join the dental field was influenced by her mother, who is also a hygienist. One of her favorite parts of her job is getting to know her patients and creating a bond with them so that they feel more like family. As a member of Dr. Winter’s team, she has enjoyed working together to make our patients feel comfortable while still putting their best interests first. When she is not cleaning teeth, Courtney likes to spend time with her husband. They were married in October 2016. They have two cats and enjoy spending time with their family and friends.
Blanca
Registered Dental Assistant, EF2
As a Registered Dental Aassistant, EF2, Blanca’s license allows her to not only assist with Dr. Winter but to place permanent crowns and fillings. She has been in the field of dentistry since 1989. She has been assisting Dr. Winter since his first day in private practice in 2007. Blanca tries to make each patient feel welcomed and cared for while they are in the office. “We want our patients to feel like they are a part of our dental family”. Blanca has been married for 17 years and has two teenage sons. She enjoys watching them play high school football. (Go Downey!) As a family they love to camp, ride quads, and enjoy the outdoors.
Claudia
Registered Dental Assistant
Claudia has been a dental assistant since 1997 and has been with Dr Winter since 2010. She is dedicated to making sure patients feel like family and get the best quality treatment. Claudia loves being Dr Winter’s assistant and assisting him with all dental treatments and working with our younger patients too! Claudia and her husband Rodney have a daughter and a son. She enjoys going for longs walks as often as she can.
Adalina (Addie)
Dental Assistant
Addie has been in the dental field since 2018 and has been part of our dental family since 2021. She is devoted to making sure all our patients have a great dental experience. She loves assisting Blanca, our RDAEF2 in delivering crowns. Addie has a Yorkie named Bubba and when she is not at the office, she likes to spend her time traveling, shopping, and trying new foods.