Dani – Office Manager
Dani has worked side by side with Dr. Yoong since 2004! Starting as his back-office assistant and developed into the office manager. When she’s not answering phones, fighting with insurance companies and running the office, you can catch her at Dodger Stadium cheering on the Boy’s in Blue. Some extra tasks around the office include, I.T. support, office “mom” and the handy-woman. Dani spends her weekends chasing her two daughters around. Weekends also include being bossed around by her two black labs, Scully and Utley. Creating sweet treats in the kitchen has always been a hobby, she’s a Chocolate Chip Cookie connoisseur.
Chelsea – Registered Dental Hygienist
A Ventura County native, Chelsea began her dental career in Ojai over 25 years ago as a dental assistant. After earning her Dental Hygiene degree in 2002 she worked in Santa Barbara until she joined our team in 2015. She has worked with Pediatric, periodontal and general dentistry. Chelsea’s super hero ability is to provide quality care while keeping a smile on her patients. She is happily married to her high school sweetheart, has two children and two fur babies. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, ziplining and off-road adventures (if her husband lets her). Chelsea has recently figured out that traveling is good for her soul (we tried to tell her years ago). Her future goal is to own a lake house with no snakes but must be near great restaurants, since she is a self-described “terrible cook”.
Lauri – Registered Dental Hygienist
Lauri grew up in Ojai, Ca. She has followed in the footsteps of her younger sister Chelsea. Chelsea will forever have bragging rights over the phase “I TOLD YOU SO”. She often goes on all potato diets and hates ALL foods that are green. Lauri has two children, who have turned her hair grey! She graduated from Oxnard College Dental Hygiene in 2015. Lauri’s bio is short because Lauri’s life is “too boring”. Mwhahahaha! Her updated bio will be more exciting, as she has recently caught the TRAVEL BUG…. Up next, ITALY!!
Leti – Registered Dental Assistant
Leti is our Registered Dental Assistant, who has over 30 years of experience. She joined Dr. Yoong’s team in 2014. She’s enjoyed her time as an assistant and the relationships/friendships she has made. When Leti isn’t working, she enjoys her family time, keeping active and baking. Traveling with her husband and visiting her daughter and son in law, in Seattle is what she enjoys most. GO KINGS GO!
Sarah – Dental Assistant
Sarah has been with our office since April 2023. You can find her assisting Dr. with patients, making nightguards and keeping the office up-to-date with the newest technology. She is currently a dental assistant, soon to be “Registered”. Sarah enjoys spending time with family and friends. She enjoys hiking, the great outdoors a nice glass of red wine. Her son, River keeps her on her toes as he’s a typical rambunctious boy! Her farm of animals keeps her very happy and busy. If you see a stray cat call 1-800-SARAH … she wants it.
Sydney – Front Office
Sydney, joined our team in May 2024, if she answers the phone please talk to her. No, she isn’t Dani but she does know what she’s doing. Sydney started her dental career in 2006, as a Registered Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant. After 8 years she decided to take a pause from dentistry to stay home with her 2 crazy kiddos and spend time with her husband of 15 years, Bradley. She also met the requirement of having a black dog to work here … and enjoys taking her lab, Trout to the beach to play in the waves while her family surfs. She hopes to sneak away soon with Bradley to their favorite island, Kauai.