Our
Team
We’re
proud of our staff’s many years of experience and dedication to
top quality dentistry – and their ability to make our patients feel
welcome and
comfortable. Here’s
a little bit about
each of them…
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Jennifer
Bauer, Hygienist
Jennifer relocated
to the Roaring Fork Valley from the Front Range and joined the
Carbondale Family Dental team in the summer of 2018. She has been
in the dental field for almost 30 years, and enjoys helping patients
have healthy mouths, beautiful smiles and be healthy overall, using
natural products when available. Jennifer is passionate about educating
her patients in the importance of oral hygiene. She likes the
interpersonal relationships, conservative approach and team feel here
at Carbondale Family Dental. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys
cooking, hiking, biking, and spending time with her kids and family.
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Karen Schreiber, Hygienist
There
are those people that love to get their teeth cleaned, and then there
are the rest of the people who come because they understand the overall
health benefits of regular cleanings but, just wish they could leave
their teeth at the door and pick them up an hour later. Karen
enjoys the opportunity to help people feel welcome, cared for, and
informed. She likes for people to leave our office feeling not only
smooth clean teeth but also to feel empowered to further their care, on
their own, on a daily basis and also informed, to enable good dental
choices that will lead to more comfort and fewer dental visits.
Karen completed her education in dental hygiene at The University of
Texas Health Science Center of Houston Dental Branch, where she
received the Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award for outstanding clinical
skills and professional judgement. She has practiced for 25 years both
in the US and in Switzerland. When not making patients feel at
home in our practice, she is making her home in Carbondale, with her
husband and twin boys. She loves cooking, hiking , yoga and
reading.
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Belem Villalovos, Hygienist
Belem
received her degree in dental hygiene from Colorado Northwestern
Community College in Rangely in 2017, where she graduated at the top of
her class and was given the Western Society of Periodontology Award for
clinical excellence. In addition to her hygienist training, Belem
graduated from dental school in Peru in 2008, has attained specialized
advanced training with dental lasers, and is extremely dedicated to
providing the highest level of service with the latest technologies
available.
Belem was born and raised in Peru. She is fluent in Spanish, English,
and French. In 2009, she did an exchange program in Vail, Colo., and
quickly decided to call the mountains her home. When not at the office,
Belem spends time with her son, Joaquin, along with their Goldendoodle,
Buddy. Outside of dentistry, her passions include hiking, running,
crossfit, yoga, and training for the occasional endurance event.
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Veronica
Mata, Dental Assistant
Veronica
was born and raised in Carbondale and has been part of the team at
Carbondale Family Dental for over 20 years. Her friendly and
caring demeanor and wealth of experience are an asset to the practice
and the patients that she serves. Veronica is fluent in
Spanish. Outside the office, you'll find Vero out and about in
Carbondale and spending time with her large extended family.
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Stephanie
Rosa, Dental Assistant
Stephanie
joined Carbondale Family Dental in 2013 and is a native of the Roaring
Fork Valley. She brings experience and a quiet confidence to
the practice.
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Lindsy Vega, Dental
Assistant
Lindsy
joined our team in the fall of 2020 after finishing her dental
assisting training at the Dental Assistant School of Vail Valley.
She was born and raised in Carbondale and we are excited to have her as
part of our team. She enjoys the dental field because there is
always
something new to learn and making patients feel safe and comfortable
creates a positive outlook for their future visits, which she finds
very satisfying.
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Nathaly Cortes, Dental Assistant
Nathaly
is new to the world of dentistry and the newest member of our clinical
team. She is eager to learn and looks forward to a career in the
dental field.
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Jackie Garcia, Hygiene Assistant
Jackie
grew up in the Roaring Fork Valley and recently completed her training
at the Dental Assistant School of the Vail Valley. She joined our
team in the summer of 2022 and is instrumental in helping our
hygienists and clinical staff. |
Katy
Nardecchia, Business
Manager
Katy
has been working behind the scenes at Carbondale Family Dental since
Andy purchased the practice in 2012. In January 2014, she
started
working in the office, taking on human resources, marketing, business
operations, and IT
responsibilities and is currently managing the front office. Katy
is a native of the Roaring Fork Valley and enjoys running the family
business in this great community surrounded by family and good friends.
Katy can be reached directly at
katy@carbondalefamilydental.com.
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Tesia
Zuba, Front Office Associate
Tesia
joined the Carbondale Family Dental team in 2018. Her friendly
personality and attention to detail are a great asset to our
office. Tesia has enjoyed getting to know more about dentistry
and loves the opportunity to help people. Outside of work, she
can be found curled up with a book, in the garden, in the pool, and
exploring the surrounding mountains with her family.
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Lupita Villa, Front Office Associate
Lupita
joined Carbondale Family Dental in the fall of 2022 with several years
of experience working the front desk in the medical field. She
greets our patients with her infectious smile and is fluent in
Spanish. Lupita, like several of our staff, is a native of the
Roaring Fork Valley. In her free time, she enjoys reading,
listening to music
and going for walks.
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