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Passionate about oral health and spreading smiles, Natasha is a dedicated dental hygienist with almost 15 years of experience, constantly striving to provide top-notch oral care.
Education
2006- AAS, Wenatchee Valley College
2009- AAS-DH, Yakima Valley Community College
2018- BAS-DH, Yakima Valley College
2020- RDHAP Certification, West Los Angeles College
Natasha continuously furthers her education with continuing education courses throughout the year, focusing on improving her knowledge and ways to better service special needs populations.
Personal
Natasha grew up in Washington state, moving to California in 2012. She's a proud fire wife and mother to two elementary-aged children. When she's not keeping mouths healthy or taking her kids to dance or karate classes, she's outside hiking, skiing, traveling or going to local concerts with her husband.
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Our Story
After a decade working as a clinical dental hygienist in private practice, Natasha was ready for a change. In 2018, she embarked on a new journey in the realm of public health by joining the University of Southern California’s Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. She took on the role of clinical assistant professor within the community outreach division, working on a grant-funded project dedicated to improving dental access and education for children in underserved areas around Los Angeles.
This career opportunity sparked a passion for helping those with limited access to traditional dental care. With that newfound passion, she enrolled in the RDHAP program at West Los Angeles College and received her certification in November 2020. In December 2020, the grant she had been working on with USC sadly came to an end and she put her career on hold to take care of her young children during the pandemic. However, while at home she slowly started working on her dream of opening Mobile Smiles Dental Hygiene Practice.
Natasha possesses a profound compassion for the elderly population, driven by her close relationship with her grandmother, who remains a significant presence in her life. Her goal is to approach every patient with the same level of care she would offer to a beloved family member, envisioning each interaction as the way she would want her own grandmother to be treated.
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At Mobile Smiles, we are dedicated to providing quality, affordable dental hygiene services to underserved populations. Our mission is to make sure that everyone has access to the dental care they need and deserve, regardless of their circumstances.