Meet Our Team
Victoria R.
Dental Hygienist
How long have you worked here at LAPIS? 2 years
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!
Stephanie Hernandez.
Dental Assistant
How long have you worked in the dental industry? 7 years
Where did you grow up? Azusa, CA
What do you do for fun? I love to spend time with my family. I enjoy going to the beach and hanging out with friends
Do you have kids and/or pets? Yes I have two cats Kitty and Kia
What is something most people don't know about you? I used to play softball
If you had a couple of weeks off to travel, where would you go? and why? I have always wanted to explore Europe. I would love to go to Spain.
Sue Lee.
Dental Assistant
How long have you worked in the dental industry? 2
Where did you grow up? Dillingham, Alaska
What do you do for fun? I love to cook and bake.
Do you have kids and/or pets? No kids or pets yet
What is something most people don't know about you? I'm Korean but my family owned a Chinese Restaurant.
If you had a couple of weeks off to travel, where would you go? and why? I would travel to Italy because I would love to explore their food and culture.
Tyler Samuelson.
Pre-Dental Intern
How long have you worked in the dental industry? 2022 is my first year working in the dental industry as a pre-dental intern. In my short time thus far, I have found so many things to love about it!
Where did you grow up? I grew up in San Diego, California.
Do you have kids/or pets? No
What is something most people don't know about you? I am scuba diving certified!
If you had a couple of weeks off to travel, where would you go and why? I would go on a cruise through Europe. I've never been to Europe before and I think that a cruise would let me see lots of Europe in a short amount of time, plus it would be fun to live on a boat!