Meet Our Staff
Quality and comfort are our top priorities. Our experienced staff will provide you caring support and individualized treatments that will make your dental experience comfortable and anxiety-free.
Jeffrey Lamb, D.D.S.
The Center For Smile Enhancement is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Lamb, D.D.S. has joined the practice. Dr. Lamb relocated from a 30 year plus practice in the San Francisco Bay area. He is a graduate of Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the Tri-County Dental Society. Dr. Lamb's general dental practice focuses on crown and bridge, root canals, implant restorations and tooth colored fillings. Dr. Lamb enjoys biking and running in his spare time.
Jennifer Thornton, Registered Dental Hygienist
Jennifer is another one of our Dental Hygienists. She began her dental career as a dental assistant 17 years ago. She furthered her dental education and graduated from Northern Virginia College in 1997 with a degree in Dental Hygiene. She is very gentle and will make you feel comfortable in our office. She has lived here in the Coachella Valley for 8 years with her family. Jennifer enjoys spending time outdoors and taking beach trips with her family.
Mia Salamone, Registered Dental Assistant
Mia is our administrative assistant in the office that also has clinical assisting experience as well. She obtained her training through work experience in a dental office as well as taking the ROP program at Yucca Valley High School. Mia is currently finishing prerequisites for San Joaquin Valley hygiene school where she hopes to be accepted in June of 2009. She is happy to answer any question you may have about our office.
Annette Melendez, Registered Dental Hygientist
Annette entered the field of dental hygiene 12 years ago. She graduated from New York City Technical College in 1996 and furthered her education at Hunter College in 2000 and University of Southern California in 2006. She has been extensively trained in the use of ultrasonic cleaner for a more effective and comfortable "under-the-gums" cleaning, as well as hand scaling and polish for the removal of tartar and stains. As a dental hygienist, she has also lectured in preventive and cosmetic dentistry. Her goal is to help maintain optimal oral health through frequent recalls and education.
Courtney Roscoe, Dental Assistant
Courtney is our clinical assistant in the office. She was enrolled in the Regional Occupational Program for Dental Assisting, where she received on-the-job training. Courtney has a goal of becoming a dental hygienist. She is extremely sweet and gentle while assisting the doctor. She will make you feel right at home at our dental office.
Sylvia Guagliardo, Hygiene Coordinator
Sylvia has over 20 years experience working in the dental field. She was a
dental assitant for the first half of her career. She is from Rochester,
NY and has lived here in the desert for 2 years. She has a friendly
positive attitude and is happy to help you feel at home.
