Dr. Hatakeyama has had the privilege over his 30+ years in practice at 370 West Dunne Avenue Morgan Hill to have worked with a very high calibre group of dental professionals. They are highly skilled and motivated to provide you with the best care in a most comfortable manner.
CLINICAL STAFF
Dr. Hatakeyama’s Clinical Staff are all licensed and trained to provide the best care for patient needs. A Registered Dental Assistant, ( RDA), is a title granted to those with formal training and experience who are able to pass a State licensing examination. The clinical staff includes:
June Taulbee, RDA: Hygiene Recare and Roving Assistant.
June started working in our office in 1977 and brings over 25 years of experience in the dental field. June enjoys animals, long walks and travel. She enjoys jet skiing, snowmobiles and on weekends can be seen with husband Bob on the back of his Harley.
Mercy Cabrera, RDA Clinical Administrator & Registered Dental Assistant
Mercy brings over 22 years of experience to work for our office. She enjoys travel, blues music and reading non fiction crime mysteries.
Bernadette Haro, RDA Post Operative Follow up & Registerd Dental Assistant
Bernadette has been in the dental field for 9 years. When not taking continuing education courses to maintain her RDA license, Bernadette enjoys travel, snowboarding and wakeboarding. She also volunteers for her daughter Lenai's after school sports Soccer & Softball teams.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Dr. Hatakeyama’s Administrative Staff each have over 30 years of practical experience in billing of insurance, scheduling, and the financial needs of dental care. Your understanding of your dental care are their utmost concern. Dr. Hatakeyama ‘s administrative team includes:
Karen Dennis, Insurance Coordinator, Electronic Claims, Accounts coordinator
Karen recently celebrated 18 years with Dr. Hatakeyama's office. She and her hubby Bob, enjoy gardening and traveling, and she also enjoys spending time with her grandchildren who are growing in leaps and bounds!
Yolanda Garza, RDA, Scheduling Coordinator, OSHA Manager
Yolanda has been in the dental arena since 1975. She has an RDA license to augment her administrative background. She was recently awarded "Second runner up" for Staff member of the year 2009 at the Santa Clara County Dental Society meeting on "Staff appreciation night" (March 12, 2009). She enjoys going to the movies, and traveling with her husband, Roy. Yolanda is in charge of our infamous Halloween day and other special event office decorations. She and her husband are also members of "Las Rositas" club in Gilroy, helping plan Holiday dances for the Senior Citizens Community.
DENTAL HYGIENE RECARE STAFF
Dr. Hatakeyama’s Hygiene Recare Staff is simply second to none. Our office has one of the most highly experienced and trained recare programs in the Morgan Hill and the South County Area. Our Hygiene Staff provides preventative sealant treatment for young adults, soft tissue management for gum diseases, and are very knowledgeable in all phases of cosmetic bleaching. Combined experience of this Hygiene Department is well over 50 years.
Rosa Rojas, RDH, Dental Hygiene Products Manager and Soft Tissue Management Coordinator
Rosa has been in the dental field for 29 years and states she still loves her choice of career. When not working or attending continuing education courses, Rosa is game for anything such as traveling with her husband Ray of 32 years or hanging out with her adult son Ray or daughter Raelene.
Neva Peterson, RDH, Oral Hygiene Evaluations
Neva has been a Morgan Hill resident for 25 years, loves the area and is very involved in the community. She is married to Phil and has 3 grown children. Neva has been the chairperson of the "Magic Ship of Christmas" for the past 11 years, is a member of Boy Scout Troop 799, Kiwanis, and Crew 799 which is a co-ed high adventure group run under the umbrella of BSA. Neva enjoys reading, movies, swimming, canoeing, camping and Scrapbooking.
Tran Trinh, RDH, Oral Hygiene Evaluations
Tran has over ten years of experience in the dental field. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. Currently Tran is on maternity leave and enjoying her newborn, Charlye. She will be returning in March 2009.