Meet The Staff
Valerie Tovar
Office Manager
Valerie began her dental career 12 years ago as a registered dental assistant in her hometown of Austin, Texas. Today she runs our front office, where her warm, upbeat personality keeps both patients and staff smiling. Outside the office, she loves to travel, dine out, and visit Disneyland any chance she gets.
Genie Benson
Dental Hygienist
A USC-trained hygienist, Genie helped open this practice in 1971 and has cared for generations of patients ever since—staying on through the 2000 transition to Dr. De Oliveira. Beyond dentistry, she’s a force in the arts: Executive Director of the Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble and TEEV Events, and co-producer of stage and concert projects through her company, Arts for Change.
Brandi Radamaker
Dental Assistant
A Registered Dental Assistant for 27 years, Brandi has worked alongside Dr. De Oliveira for the past 10. She’s proud to be part of a team that values continuous learning and innovation. On her days off, you’ll find her relaxing at home with her cats.
Kimberly Caballero
Dental Assistant
Kimberly has been a dental assistant for 5 years. She has many hobbies that include caring for her saltwater reef aquarium, caring for her 3 cats and enjoys playing video games on her computer. Kimber enjoys helping people while bringing a positive attitude.
Come Say Hello!
New patients are always welcome. We’d love to introduce you to the team and show you what a comfortable, modern dental visit feels like.
