Meet the Team

Jennifer - Office Manager

Jennifer is our office manager and a longstanding member of the SFDA Team, joining in 2011. Jennifer has over 15 years of experience working at dental practices in the Bay Area. She loves working at SFDA and helping to provide optimum care for all of our patients. In her spare time, Jennifer loves taking road trips with her family, finding new plant nurseries and adding rare plants to her plant collection.

Jacque - Scheduling Coordinator

Jacque is our scheduling coordinator and also a licensed Registered Dental Assistant. She has been part of the SFDA family since 2014 and loves seeing the patient transformations that occurs with great oral health. She enjoys building relationships with our patients who become a part of our extended SFDA family. When Jacque is not at the office, she loves doing martial arts with her two kids.

Ayu - Dental Assistant

Ayu was born and raised in Nepal. She received her bachelor’s degree in dental surgery from her hometown. She is currently working as a dental assistant and has been a great addition to the SFDA team. Ayu enjoys the teamwork at our office and is very dedicated to patient care. She plans to eventually become a practicing dentist here in the US. Outside of work, she loves adventures and traveling.

Melissa - Dental Hygienist

Melissa began her career in the dental field in 2010 as a dental assistant, then went back to school at Diablo Valley College to attend the dental hygiene program and received her dental hygiene license in 2021. Melissa is fulfilling purpose by helping others and promoting over all well being beginning with the mouth. She is a Bay Area native and has a young daughter. In her free time she enjoys relaxing, spending time with her family, outdoor activities, and exploring new places.