OUR INVALUABLE STAFF!

Christa Bjornberg
Registered Dental Hygienist
Christa is a local product born in Hollywood and raised in Thousand Oaks. Her education includes Moorpark College and Pasadena City College, where she earned her RDH degree in 1995. Christa was honored with the Professionalism Award upon graduation from PCC. She and her husband, Shon, and daughter, Chloe, live in Thousand Oaks. Christa enjoys traveling, knitting and gardening. Christa provides preventative and advanced periodontal care on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Monica Blau
Registered Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions
Monica was born and raised in Camarillo - a local girl! She graduated from Camarillo High School in 1983 and from the Bryman School in 1984, earning her RDA credential. Monica returned to school and received her expanded functions license from UCLA. Monica lives in Westlake Village with her husband, Rudy, son, Shane, and stepson, Conrad. Monica enjoys going to the gym, biking, playing with her Boston Terrier, Mickey, but mostly spending time with her family. She brings a wealth of experience in dental assisting to our practice. Monica will be helping chairside with patient treatment, including making impressions and other more advanced procedures.

Stephanie D'Ornellas
Registered Dental Hygienist
Stephanie is a California native! She grew up in the San Fernando Valley and graduated from Pasadena City College with a degree in dental hygiene in 1992. She has been a patient of our practice for several years and is finally making the switch to the other side of the chair! She and her husband, Jan, enjoy traveling, especially to Belgium to visit his family. They enjoy going to the movies, plays, concerts, snow skiing and working around their home in Camarillo. Stephanie will be working on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, providing preventative and advanced periodontal care.

Shellee Gautreau
Registered Dental Hygienist
Shellee is back in our practice after a two-year hiatus in Northern California. Shellee has been involved in our practice for a long time, starting as a patient of Ruby's at age 3! She graduated from USC dental hygiene program in 1996 with a bachelor's degree. While in college, she was involved in her sorority, Delta Gamma, as well as competing in NCAA women's soccer. Shellee now enjoys playing competitive tennis, cooking, yoga and anything at the beach! The rest of her life is run by her 2-year-old Golden Retriever, Heidi. Shellee provides preventative and advanced periodontal care on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Ruby Greer
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ruby was born in Mississippi and received her RDH from the University of Florida. She has been involved in our practice since 1976. Ruby's husband, Joe, was a military and airline pilot, which has allowed them to travel all over the world. Ruby has two children: Becky, who is a dental hygienist, and Joe, who is a pilot. Ruby's favorite things are traveling, family activities and especially spoiling her grandchildren! Ruby works with us on Tuesdays and Thursdays, providing preventative periodontal care.

Pam Karamad
Registered Dental Hygienist
Pam was born in Iran, then moved to London where she grew up and went to high school. Pam moved to California to attend dental hygiene school, graduating in 1988. In her spare time, she travels, exercises and enjoys time with family and friends. Pam is with us on Fridays, providing preventative and advanced periodontal care.

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!

Tiffani Miller
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ventura County has always been home for Tiffani. She is a graduate of Oxnard College, where she completed her dental hygiene education with the first class of the program. In December 2003, she completed her Bachelor of Science degree from Biola University. Tiffani enjoys treating patients with a gentle touch and compassionate manner. For fun she enjoys traveling, dancing, movies, theatre and being outdoors. Tiffani works with us on Mondays, Tuesdays, alternate Wednesdays and some Fridays. She specializes in preventive and advanced periodontal care, as well as whitening services.

Diane Pascua
Scheduling Coordinator
Diane was born and raised in Santa Barbara. She comes to us as an R.D.A. who has worked in a variety of specialty dental offices. Diane and her husband, Vance, relocated to this area over two years ago. In her free time, Diane enjoys running, reading, biking, weights, yoga and cooking. Diane is passionate about her new business as a Food Coach. She is providing clients with healthy ideas and alternatives from groceries to culinary creations. Diane enthusiastically supports the team at the front office to schedule appointments with Dr. Wuesthoff.

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 chairside 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 chairside.

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 was born and raised in Ridgecrest, Calif. She attended Cal Lutheran University and received her B.S. in Dental Hygiene from U.C. San Francisco. Cathy and Dr. Tom graduated together in 1989 and were married in June 1990. Cathy loves being a stay at home mom for T.J., Jake, Erich and Luke, but she still enjoys seeing patients one Friday each month. Cathy's hobbies include running and other exercise. She has completed several marathons (running after four little boys is great training!). Cathy is also very involved in the PTA at Cypress Elementary and is a den leader for Cub Scouts. Cathy provides preventative and advanced periodontal care to our patients.