Meet the Team

"Yet another great experience today! The team is so personable and their genuine nature puts you at ease instantly upon arrival. They have a fun and playful approach that is so awesome to experience. Truly enjoy coming to visit for my cleanings :) thanks again team!" 

- Haley A, Yelp Review

Brook Bindi

Treatment Coordinator

I have been working in the dental field for about a decade now. Following my professional training as a dental assistant, I immediately came to Pacific Dental Care and Fastbraces®  and it has been my home ever since. After returning from maternity leave a few years ago, I moved to the front office to lend my love of dentistry to the administrative aspect of our practice. I really enjoy being able to help our patients get the care they deserve.


A lot of times insurance companies are less than truthful, and helping our patients navigate their benefits allows them to get the care they need and deserve. I love working in the dental field because it allows me to work with people and help them with their dental needs to create beautiful smiles.


In my spare time I spend time with my family which now includes our beautiful daughter. I enjoy the outdoors, and the A’s, Raiders, and Warriors are my teams. Let’s Go, Oakland!

" I cracked two teeth.  They were able to get me in quickly for a temporary solution and then quickly later for two permanent crowns.  Everyone is nice at this office and Dr Bueno has a good personality and able to do the work with no pain (important because I hate dental visits).  I would recommend Pacific Dental."


- Andrew Obert, Yelp Review

Alex Padilla

Treatment Coordinator

Alex has been a member of the Pacific Dental Care team for several years and works at the front desk.  Her big smile is one of the first things you see when you open the front door to our office and it is accompanied by a warm greeting. 



I enjoy cooking and creating new gastronomic recipes. Family is very important to me so I spend every chance I get with them. My favorite teams are the Giants and the Niners. I’m also a huge soccer fan. Go Chivas!


Ellen Slater

Registered Dental Hygienist

When did you join the team? March 16, 1994


How long have you been in dentistry? 47 years


What do you like most about your chosen vocation? The impact I have had on our patients’ health and the relationships I have built with coworkers and patients. I also enjoy the flexible hours that give me time to balance home and work.



What do you do in your time away from Pacific Dental Care? I am the stoker on a tandem mountain bike, run, ski, sail a 42’ Jeanneau, hike, and scuba dive. Spending time with my husband, children and 9 grandchildren give me absolute joy.

Morgan Gutierrez

Registered Dental Hygienist

I started in the dental field several years ago as a dental assistant.  My mom was a dental hygienist and I decided to follow in her footsteps and went on the dental hygiene school.  I have been a practicing hygienist for about 5 years and joined Pacific Dental Care about three years ago.  I recently got married and enjoy spending time with my family.

Bernadette Romero-Spencer

Registered Dental Hygienist

My role as your dental hygienist is to provide you with a comfortable environment and to answer all questions you may have. I look forward to educating patients and personalizing their home care so they can reach optimum oral health.


Bernadette has been in the dental field for over 18 years and has provided comfortable dental care. She enjoys spending her spare time with her husband and their children participating in outdoor activities.

Nakaia Young

Dental Assistant

When did you join the team? May 1, 2017


How long have you been in dentistry? 7 years


What do you like most about your chosen vocation? I like seeing how happy it makes people feel when they can take care of their teeth.


What do you do in your time away from Pacific Dental Care? I spend time with my family and daughter. I enjoy game night with friends and family. I enjoy shopping and going out to eat.

Nakaia Young, DA


I have been with Pacific Dental Care for 5 years. PDC is a great office to work for. The entire team really care about your patients’ oral health. I love making a difference in our patients’ lives by helping them improve their smile and oral health. The experience that I have picked up working for Pacific Dental Care will help me achieve my goal of earning my RDA license.

Christine Bueno

Payroll Manager / Accounts Payable

I love Pacific Dental Care, not just because my husband is one of the partners, but because it truly is an amazing part of the Tri-Valley landscape. From incredible dental care to the outreach via charity through Dentists Against Cancer, Pacific Dental Care treats their family of patients like you would want to be treated. As for how I add to the mix, I operate the books from home and take care of the payroll and accounts payable.


In my spare time, yeah right, I love spending time with my husband and our three kids. My interests are reading, scuba diving, and rooting on the A’s, Raiders, Sharks, and Warriors to victory. On the down low, I root for the Giants and Niners since those are my dad's favorites. Go Bay Area!!!!

Eleshia Passmore, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Eleshia first joined the team as a dental assistant and was continuing her studies towards dental hygiene. Many assistants aspire to be a hygienist, but few actually follow through. Once she got her license to practice, we were happy that Eleshia decided to be part of our hygiene department. She is a great team member and her many years as a dental assistant give her a lot of experience with patients.

Wendy Connolly

Registered Dental Hygienist, BS

When did you join the team? September 28, 2015


How long have you been in dentistry? I have been practicing 26 years

What do you like most about your chosen vocation? I have a passion for dental hygiene. I appreciate that I can serve my community by educating people on the importance of dental health. I look forward to coming to work every day, working hard while building lasting relationships with my patients.


What do you do in your time away from Pacific Dental Care? I enjoy spending my free time with my family. I love to travel. I also spend my free time volunteering at a variety of non-profit organizations including food banks and the American Cancer Society. I’m a huge sports fan. I love watching football and baseball.

Mackenzie 'Kenzie' Moore, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

When did you join the team? November 29, 2022


How long have you been in dentistry? I have been in the dental field since 2020.


What do you like most about your chosen vocation? I love meeting patients and being able to help people have healthier smiles.


What do you do in your time away from Pacific Dental Care? I ride my horses and rodeo.  I help ranchers with their cattle and love to spend time with family and friends.

Aisha Hadi

Registered Dental Assistant - RDA

When did you join the team? August 11, 2022


How long have you been in dentistry? I have been in the dental field for twenty years.


What do you like most about your chosen vocation? I love helping people achieve better smiles and healthier mouths. I love to hear their concerns and help them find answers to their questions.



What do you do in your time away from Pacific Dental Care? I take care of my family. I have a Senior in high school. Helping her with all her college applications and preparing for her graduation is time-consuming, but enjoyable.

Carol

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Priya Patel

Registered Dental Hygienist, BSDH, MSDHf

When did you join the team? August 2022


How long have you been in dentistry? I graduated UOP and have been practicing dental hygiene for 7 years, and recently received my masters from Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene.


What do you like most about your chosen vocation? One of my strongest motivations for becoming an RDH is that it gives me a chance to change lives for the better. I’m given the opportunity to treat people with empathy and focus on helping them attain optimum oral health.


What do you do in your time away from Pacific Dental Care? In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my fiancé and family, traveling, the outdoors, and Bollywood dancing! My favorite team is the Lakers.

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