Meet our Team

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Sandi Sonnenberg, RDH  Lic #11449

She is a native Southern Californian. She received her hygiene education at Cerritos College and UCLA.  She graduated with honors and received a certificate of Registered Dental Hygienist with Expanded Functions. She was president of her class, graduated with honors and received an award for professional attitude. Sandi interned at UCLA Dental School, Long Beach & Wadsworth VA Hospitals, Terminal Island Federal Prison, and Lakewood School District. She has stayed up to date with the latest techniques in her profession. Sandi is certified in the use of Diode Laser & Periodontal Therapy. She is trained in Digital X-rays and computer charting. As a hygienist she provides total patient care including prevention, therapy and maintenance in a professional, thorough, gentle, but always friendly manner. She lives in Huntington Beach.  On her off time, she enjoys her family, food, wine and cooking along with being on the go, walking & traveling.     

Alejandra Ortega, DA

Born and raised in Southern California she has grown up bilingual because of her strong ties to Mexico. She graduated from Dental Assisting school in 2016 where she volunteered at multiple institutions, including the VA hospital and the LA prison system. Her passions include dancing, reading, cooking, and most of all spending time with family. She loves watching basketball and hockey with her beautiful son.

Denise Mayoral, RDA

She’s a native Southern Californian with strong ties to Guadalajara Mexico and so is fluently bilingual. She graduated from Dental Assisting school in 2016 and has been an RDA since 2020. She is a diehard Dodgers fan and tries to go to watch them play live whenever she can with her husband.
Her other passion is cosmetology and hairdressing and is frequently hired to help out new brides.

Deisy Tapia, RDA

Born and raised in Southern California she has grown up bilingual because of her parents who are from Mexico. She graduated from Dental Assisting school in 2015 and has extensive work experience at multiple dental offices before finding her home at Beach Heights Dentistry. She got her RDA in 2023. Her passions include spending time with her 2 boys, family get-togethers and cooking-her specialty is albondigas. She especially enjoys watching her sons’ sports activities and loves watching movies with her boys.

Jessica Phuong, RDH

Jessica is a registered dental hygienist who graduated from USC and has been working in the dental field for over 10 years. She is passionate about helping her patients achieve a healthy smile through intervention as well as preventive care. Besides, she also loves cooking, spending time with her family and friends, and outdoor activities.