Meet the crew
Meet the Team at Shining Stars Kids Dentistry
The fun, bubbly, energetic crew that makes every visit feel less like the dentist and more like an adventure.
Ask our team what they do for a living and you will not hear job titles first. You will hear stories: the toddler who hid under a chair at her first visit and now runs in for checkups, the teen who finally smiled in photos after his braces came off. Every one of them is here because they love working with kids.
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Our team
The People Behind the Smiles
From the front desk to the treatment room, every member of our team is chosen for their love of kids and commitment to gentle care.
Office & Front Desk
Naomi
Office Manager
Naomi joined the Shining Stars Kids Dentistry family in 2017 and has been in the dental field for over 13 years. She comes in each day ready to spread cheer and smiles.
Samantha
Front Desk Administrator
Orthodontic Financial Coordinator
Jennifer
Orthodontic Financial Coordinator
Jennifer loves working at Shining Stars because the kids remind her of her own childhood. She wants kids to see that going to the dentist can be fun too!
Dental Assistants
Jenny
Dental Assistant
Jenny completed her training at the Emily Griffith Technical College and brings her own positive attitude and growth mindset every day.
Marelyn
Dental Assistant
Marelyn graduated from Pima Medical Institute and loves working alongside her coworkers, doctors, and all the kiddos at Shining Stars. She’s always learning something new and focused on making every patient feel comfortable. Outside of work, she’s all about family time and good food.
Emily
Dental Assistant
Emily earned her Dental Assistant certificate from Pima Medical Institute and joined Shining Stars in February 2024, bringing four years of experience working with kids. Her favorite part of the practice is the teamwork and getting to brighten a child’s day, one smile at a time.
Felicia
Dental Assistant
Cerenity
Dental Assistant
Cerenity trained at Emily Griffith Technical College and joined Shining Stars in May 2025. Her goal with every patient is simple — make kids comfortable and help them actually love coming to the dentist. Outside of work, she enjoys coloring and going for walks.
Norma
Dental Assistant
Norma graduated from Pima Medical Institute in 2025 with her radiology certification and joined Shining Stars in April 2025. She loves working with kids and is always learning something new. Her own children are patients at the practice, so she brings the same care she’d want for her family to every visit. Outside of work, family time comes first.
Nini
Dental Assistant
Nini graduated from Pima Medical Institute’s dental program and joined Shining Stars in spring 2024. She loves her team and the kindness everyone brings to work each day. When she’s not helping clean little smiles, you’ll find her reading, journaling, or hanging out with her cat Penelope.
Our culture
What Makes This Team Different
Plenty of teams say they are friendly. We prefer to show it in how we work. These are not marketing lines — they are the way this office has operated since 2011.
We Go at Their Pace
Treatment moves at your child’s speed. If they need a slower exam, a practice run, or simply time to warm up, that’s the plan.
No Stabilization, Ever
Nobody is held down for treatment here. If care can’t happen safely and kindly today, we adjust the plan.
Parents Always Welcome
You know your child best. You are welcome beside the chair at every visit — we encourage it.
Bilingual Team
Our crew speaks Spanish and Chinese as well as English. Talk about your child’s care in whatever language feels like home.
Come Meet Us in Person
Websites only tell you so much. Bring your kiddo by, let them meet the crew, and see how they light up in a dental office built just for them.