About our staff...

Patti Bacon – Registered Dental Assistant

Grew up in Ukiah, CA. Graduated from dental assisting school in 1971 and earned her RDA in 1977. Lived in the Bay Area since 1970, in Newark since 1979. Joined our office in 1984. Married with 2 sons, 2 stepchildren and 5 grandkids (4 in Alaska). In her spare time enjoys scrapbooking, working out, going to Ukiah, and taking care of her grandson.

Maria Recinos – Dental Assistant

Grew up in the South San Francisco area, came to the Fremont area in 2001 and joined our office in 2003. Lives with her 4 children (ages 6 – 18) and in her spare time enjoys shopping, visiting friends, playing games and going to the park with her kids, and reading.

Faith Empey – Front Office           

Originally from Montreal, Quebec in Canada. Married with 3 adult children. Lives in Fremont with her husband since 1991, and joined our office in 2004.  Enjoys quilting, working out, nature walks, and going to tea.

Bonnie Donzella, RDH – Hygienist

Originally from New York, earned her Dental Hygiene degree from Onondaga Community College in 1970. Came to the Bay Area in 1979, and to the Tri-Cities area in 1982 with her son. Joined our office in 1989. In her spare time she loves to cook, bake, decorate, and go to the symphony, musicals, plays and Broadway shows.

Janice Oliver, DDS – Hygienist

Native to the Bay Area, attended UC Berkeley, and then graduated as a dentist from UCSF School of Dentistry in 1986. Lived in Fremont since 1999, and joined our office in 2002. Married with 3 children ages 7 – 11. In her spare time, enjoys quilting, reading, card-making, digital photography, and website design (including www.elowdds.com), in addition to Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and being PTA President.

Jean Villanueva, RDH – Hygienist

Born in Mississippi but came to California as a baby, grew up in the Newark area. Joined our office in 2005. Married in August 2007 and lives in Union City with her husband, son, and baby #2 on the way. She has worked in dentistry for 17 years as front office, RDA, and now a Registered Dental Hygienist. In her free time, she enjoys both playing and watching sports, card-making, digital photography, and dancing.

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