Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. Our dental assistants and hygienists are licensed professionals who pride themselves on staying on the cutting edge of dentistry and patient communication. They are excited about what they are doing, have high standards of quality and integrity, and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients.
Our dedicated and motivated staff has one primary goal—your utmost comfort! We feel it’s important that you understand the treatment that you’ll be receiving so that you can relax during the procedure. Our staff is eager to answer any questions regarding your dental care. Please feel free to share with us your needs and concerns.
Contact our Westlake Village dental office today with any questions our to schedule your appointment. We look forward to meeting you!
Michelle MacLeod-McGuirk - Insurance Representative
Michelle was born in Toronto, Canada and raised in Pacific Palisades, Calif. Michelle and her husband, Michael, moved to the Newbury Park area 10 years ago. James, her son, attends N.P. High School and her daughter, Taylor, attends Sequoia Middle School. Michelle enjoys the beach, vegetable gardening, reading and crafts of all kinds when she is not busy being a Hockey Mom!
Ellie Prado - Registered Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions
Ellie was born in Ventura and most recently has lived in Moorpark. Ellie graduated from Moorpark High School in 1994, where she ran cross-country and played soccer. In 1996, Ellie graduated from Simi Valley Adult School with a certificate as a registered dental assistant. Ellie returned to school and received her license with expanded functions from UCLA. She has been with us since July 1996. Ellie assists chair side with patient treatment. Ellie's hobbies are playing with her Chihuahuas, Sigi and Dolly, and she still enjoys running. Believe it or not, Ellie doesn't like guacamole! Ellie will help you set up appointments with the doctor, as well as assisting chair side.
Doreen Shapira - Hygiene Coordinator
Doreen was born in Detroit, Michigan, and graduated from Wayne State University. She moved to Thousand Oaks in 2001 with her son, Harrison. Doreen's family locally include her other son, Cory, as well as her brother, Tom, and his children. Her experience includes 10 years as a customer service representative in a large Michigan oral surgery practice. She enjoys living and working in California and has also enjoyed joining our staff! Doreen enjoys walking her dog, riding bikes and spending time with her family. She will be handling appointments for the hygienists.
Selene Ulloa - Registered Dental Assistant
Selene was born in Mexico and moved to Moorpark when she was 15 years old. She graduated from Moorpark H.S. and also from the Simi Valley Adult School Dental Assisting program, where she earned her R.D.A. Selene interned with our practice while in school and joined us full time in June 2000. She lives in Simi Valley and enjoys being involved in her church. Selene assists Dr. Wuesthoff in patient treatment.
Cathy Wuesthoff - Registered Dental Hygienist
Cathy loves being a stay at home mom for T.J., Jake, Erich and Luke, but she still enjoys seeing patients on Fridays. Cathy's hobbies include running, raising four teenagers, and volunteering for anything the boys are involved in! Cathy provides preventative and advanced periodontal care to our patients.