Crew Information

Our highly trained team strives to make each child’s dental experience a positive one. We aim to turn a routine visit to the dentist into a fun trip to a new place by making every child feel special and welcome. Our crew is trained to minimize patient anxiety through careful handling of instruments, thorough explanations and child-appropriate demonstrations of procedures whenever possible. Additionally, every crew member has cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification, as well as training in the safe use of nitrous oxide.

“You are all the best! Jacob has had a very positive experience and enjoys coming to the office. He likes the fish tank and the chameleon. I am so pleased with the care and compassion given to him as is his mother.”- Kristi, patient’s grandmother

Alece is our Infection Control Coordinator and Lead Assistant. Alece takes our patients on their ‘adventure’ making the radiographs a fun ‘picture taking’ time and arrival into their exam room an exciting place to be while educating each child and parent on proper oral hygiene. She was born and raised in Beaverton and attended Portland Community College where she received her certifications for Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Expanded Function Orthodontic Dental Assistant, and Sealant Certification. She loves working with children and making every child feel welcome and comfortable. At home, Alece plays with her two kittens, Loui and Joxure and spends time with her family and her husband. She loves to travel and her favorite vacation spot is Hawaii where she can relax on the beach. Exclaims Alece, “I love my job and working with children of all ages. I look forward to meeting you and your children and can’t wait to help make the experience of going to the dentist a fun, exciting, positive, and educational one!”

“Today’s visit was a breeze – fun and easy! Thanks for making our experience a great one. We loved the animals in the office.” – Cari, patients’ mother

Rosalea is our Front Office Manager. She greets patients, answers your phone calls, and is the go-to person for insurance claim questions or financial concerns. Whether your child’s treatment includes sedation or general anesthesia, or is a simple re-care appointment, she works with each family to ensure accuracy of your treatment finances. Rosalea came to us from a previous career of teaching, both in public and local Waldorf schools. She also has a background in dental insurance claims billing, treatment planning, and patient care coordinating. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 2001, she came to Portland and can’t imagine living anywhere else. Her family enjoys camping, finding creative ways to build forts for their 8-year old son, and playing with their two cats.  Now that she has a bit of free time, Rosalea is rediscovering her love of scrapbooking and sewing.

“I like them here for helping my teeth,” – Angelina, age 7

Brittany loves being a Scheduling Coordinator and Dental Assistant at World of Smiles. She enjoys playing with the kids and making each child feel special. Brittany grew up in Eastern Oregon and moved to Portland for college. She graduated from Portland Community College with her Sealant Certification, Expanded Function Dental Assistant and Expanded Function Orthodontic Dental Assistant. In November 2009 Brittany married her high school sweetheart Nathan and they live in Cornelius with their two dogs: WallE and Eva. In her free time Brittany enjoys being in the outdoors: camping, boating, skiing, or doing anything with her husband.

“I appreciated the child-friendly atmosphere, as well as the professionalism of the staff. The staff worked very well with my 4 year old daughter. She was not fidgety, anxious, or her “usual” hyper self. She was calm and said she loved the dentist and going to the dentist. I also loved the modern practice with their x-rays – much more user friendly for both children and adults!”- Krista, patient’s mother.

Savina loves working with kids as a Dental Assistant and making it fun for them at the dentist. She grew up in Beaverton where she also graduated from Anthem College and received her Sealant Certification and Expanded Function Dental Assistant. She likes being outdoors, spoiling her nephew and spending time with family, friends and her boyfriend. She enjoys animals including wilds animals like the Bearded Dragon at World of Smiles and her snake at home.  Savina exclaims to all future World of Smiles little patients, “I can’t wait to meet you!”

“What a Wonderful team of Professionals! My son has had bad experiences before and they dealt with it and helped him to enjoy his visits here.”- Deborah, patient’s mother

“They make you feel like you’re a Queen or a King! The Crew at World of Smiles rocks!” – Paris, age 9