Meet Our Team
Becky T.
Dental Hygienist
How long have you worked at here LAPIS? 1998
How long have you worked in the dental industry? Since my son was small and my hair was long
Where did you grow up? Yorba Linda, CA
What do you do for fun? Any hobbies? I like to race C15, J24 and C14 sailboats, camp, sew, read, cook, entertain and make my dog’s life amazing.
Do you have kids and/or pets? I have a son and 3 granddaughters in Philadelphia and a standard poodle who is too cute.
What is something most people don't know about you? I’m crazy about science fiction.
If you had a couple of weeks off to travel, where would you go? and why? Spain because I speak and read the literature but have never been.
Do you have a favorite movie? Book? Restaurant? Sports team?
Movie: right now it’s Roma
Book: One Hundred Years of Solitude
Restaurant: Lazy Daisy
Team: USC!
Do you have a favorite charity or like to volunteer anywhere? I trained as a CERT for LAFD and continue to refresh my training, most recently getting my HAM license to assist in disaster communication. I volunteered as faculty at USC’s mobile dental clinic from 1981 to 2015 helping give comprehensive dental treatment to indigent children in our California communities, starting as a volunteer student myself. I volunteered as assistant producer for the National Leukemia Broadcast council for a number of years, and continue to be involved in my community.
Anything else you would like to share? I have traveled and taught advanced periodontal instrumentation to dental professionals, faculty, and students all over the US and world with the Pattisons. I taught at USC School of dentistry for many years in the departments of dental hygiene, predoctoral periodontics, and community dentistry. I love to learn and apply my skills at a high level to transform disease into health and maintenance.
Victoria R.
Dental Hygienist
How long have you worked here at LAPIS? 5 months
How long have you worked in the dental industry? 5 years
Where did you grow up? I grew up in Burbank, California
What do you do for fun? Any hobbies? I love to bake, hang with family, and go to the beach any chance I get!
Do you have kids and/or pets? I don't have any kids. My parents have a dog named Copper that I often have to babysit!
What is something most people don't know about you? I lived in Arizona for 4 years.
Do you have a favorite app on your smartphone? My calendar! Because it organizes my work schedule which allows me to come and get to know all of you!
If you had a couple of weeks off to travel, where would you go? and why? There are so many places I plan on visiting. But I think the top one I would be most bummed about if I didn’t have the chance to go would be Italy. I am Italian and can’t wait to go!
Do you have a favorite charity or like to volunteer anywhere? Yes, Love One! That's been one of my new favorite charities supporting orphans in Africa. Go check it out!
Anything else you would like to share? Now you know about me! Can't wait to get to know you!
Sahlee P.
Dental Hygienist
How long have you worked in the dental industry? 7 years
Where did you grow up? I grew up in Los Angeles, California
What do you do for fun? Any hobbies? I love to paint, play the guitar, read, hike, and travel.
Do you have kids and/or pets? I have 2 dogs.
What is something most people don't know about you? I love all kinds of outdoor adventures, whether it is spending time in the mountains or by the ocean. I've also gone cliff diving and skydiving.
If you had a couple of weeks off to travel, where would you go? and why? I would backpack across Europe or Asia. I love learning about different cultures and experiencing them firsthand.
Do you have a favorite charity or like to volunteer anywhere? I enjoy volunteering for dental charities both locally and abroad that provide access to care to underserved populations.