Our Team

	Dentist Alfred dela Cruz, D.D.S. Dr. dela Cruz is a graduate of the prestigous University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. He earned his Bachelors Degree in Physiology from San Francisco State University. Since earning his Doctorate degree in dentistry, Dr. dela Cruz has practiced in a number of private practices in the bay area from Salinas to Modesto. His practice philosophy encompasses providing a “dental experience.” Dr. dela Cruz has a conservative and preventative approach when recommending any dental treatment. Staying abreast of the latest in dental technology, Dr. dela Cruz is proud to have in his office an intra-oral camera, low radiation digital x-rays, the WAND, and a DEKA laser, in order to provide quality dental care. Dr. dela Cruz is especially proud of his electric hand piece, which performs more slowly, yet more powerfully and very quietly, unlike the commonly used air-driven variety with its characteristic whine.
	Registered Dental Assistant Caryl Caryl is the lead registered assistant of the practice. Caryl has over 10 years of dental experience working in oral surgery, endodontics, and other private practice offices in the bay area. She works closely with Dr. dela Cruz to help with your individualized dental treatment. Cayl's gentle chairside manner even makes the skittish person feel at ease. Her goal is to help ensure that your dental visit with us is comfortable.
PICTURE COMING	Lead Patient Care and Treatment Coordinator Maria Maria is the Patient Care and Treatment Coordinator of the office. She is the person who will greet you with a smile when you come to our office. Maria has over 10 years of dental experience from working as an office manager, dental assistant, and treatment/financial coordinator in Chicago and other private practices in the bay area. Her exceptional customer service will make you feel at ease. Her goal is to help you coordinate your individualized treatment plan.
	Insurance Specialist and Patient Accounts Manager Liz Liz is the Insurance Specialist and Patient Accounts Manager of the practice. Her background includes a Bachelors in Interior Design and Minor in Retail Management from San Francisco State University. Her dental experience includes providing the finest customer service, financial coordinating and insurance billing. She currently coordinates the reimbursement of insurance payments for dental services performed and oversees patient accounts. Her goal is to help ensure that dental treatment, reimbursable by dental insurance or dental insurance administrators, is accurate and timely..
	Office Manager Leslie Leslie is the Practice Administrator of the practice. With a doctorate degree in clinical pharmacy from UCSF and having worked in the patient care industry herself as a clinical pharmacist at Stanford Hospital & Clinics, she has an understanding of the clinical necessity of a healthy mouth and how that translates into an overall healthy body. Her goal is to help oversee the flow of the office and to ensure that your questions whether clinical or financial in nature are addressed.