Tamara – Dental Hygienist
Tamara has been a dental hygienist for over 30 years and a is true professional. She believes, “It is not often you hear people say they truly love their job, but I can honestly say that I love what I do and it is a blessing to help patients improve and maintain healthy dental hygiene habits.” Tamara is the lead in our Perio program, with an extensive knowledge and skill set to provide outstanding results to patients with gum disease. Her chairside manner is top notch with thorough but gentle hands.
Tamara is married raising two beautiful girls and her fur baby, Cali. Her favorite hobbies include working in her yard, grilling on her outdoor patio, and traveling with friends.
Kiesha – Dental Hygienist
Kiesha has worked with Dr. Añonuevo since 2014. She graduated from Central Piedmont Community College in 2009 with a degree in Dental Hygiene and Health Sciences. She is a team player and an absolute delight to have in the office. Kiesha is a dedicated clinician and always gives 100% to our patients. Quality care is very important to her. Ensuring that patients receive the absolute best care is one of her top priorities.
When she is not preforming as a Registered Dental Hygienist, Kiesha is a flight attendant and flight attendant instructor with a major airline. On her down time, she loves to travel and spend time with family.
Jade – Office Manager
Jade has been in the dental insurance industry for over 10 years. She is highly skilled in knowing the “in’s and out’s” of dental insurance. She takes pleasure in helping patients understand what their insurance will cover and making the financial aspect of dentistry more transparent. Behind the scenes, she makes sure our office stays in compliance with regulations and keeps our day-to- day operations running smoothly.
Outside of managing the dental office, Jade is a wife and mother with a daughter and son. Her weekends are filled with dance competitions and playgrounds. Cooking is her passion and often hosts get-togethers with family and friends. She also enjoys trips to the mountains and the beach whenever possible.
April – Dental Assistant
April is Dr. A’s right-hand woman! She is with him chair side to help with dental procedures such as fillings, crowns, root canals. She is multi-talented helping in the front desk or preparing cases in the dental lab. Her kind and caring nature makes patients feel comfortable and calm during the visit. She is easy going with a positive attitude.
April is the mom of two sweet girls and loves a wide variety of music. Outside of the office, she enjoys craft projects like re-finishing furniture and DIY projects around the home.
Jessica – Dental Assistant
Jessica graduated Dental Assistant Academy of North Carolina in 2020. She enjoys the teamwork at our office and is dedicated to patient care. At our practice, she works alongside Dr. Añonuevo to assist chairside with various procedures like fillings, crowns, and whitening. She ensures that our patients feel comfortable throughout their entire treatment process.
Jessica was born and raised in New York. She is fluent in Spanish and loves to visit her family in Ecuador. She is proud of her daughter and they are the best of friends. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, making new friends, and exploring new areas around Charlotte.