Our highly trained team strives to make each child’s dental experience a positive one. Our goal is to turn a routine visit to the dentist into a fun adventure 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.

Rosalea is our Office Manager. She not only manages staff and administrative duties, but is our primary treatment coordinator. If you have insurance questions or financial concerns, Rosalea will work to answer your questions thoroughly and accurately. 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.

“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 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. She also is a member of both AADOM and the Oregon Dental Executives Association, serving on the ODEA Board of Directors and as  Education Committee Chair. Her family enjoys camping, finding creative ways to build forts with their 9-year old son, and playing with their dog and two cats.

Brittany loves being a Scheduling Coordinator at World of Smiles. She answers patient phone calls, helps in scheduling appointments, and you will see her friendly smile greet you when you visit our office. You might have also met Brittany when she began here as a Dental Assistant! 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.

“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

Savina loves working with kids as our Lead Dental Assistant and making it fun for them at the dentist. She grew up in Beaverton and graduated from Anthem College, receiving both her Sealant and Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certifications. 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!”

Cindy loves being a Dental Assistant and getting to work with kids every day. She is also our Dental Educator and enjoys visiting future patients in their elementary classrooms! She grew up in St. Helens, but has traveled the country for the past 10 years and has finally come home to her roots.  She graduated from Concord in 2010 with her Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Expanded Function Orthodontic Dental Assistant and Sealant Certifications.  Cindy and her husband have 5 boys which they like to take out to explore the world. When asked why she enjoys being surrounded by and working with kids, Cindy explained, “ children are like wet cement, whatever falls on them makes an impression and it’s my goal at World of Smiles to give all children a good impression of going to the dentist.”

Dana is passionate about working with and educating children. She attended Concorde for her dental assistant training where she received her Expanded Function Dental Assistant, and Sealant Certifications. She grew up in Scappoose, Oregon where she enjoyed being on the Dance Team for all four years of high school. Now, in her free time she is an assistant coach for her old high school dance team. Dana enjoys watching movies both new and old and shares that The Wizard of Oz is her all-time favorite movie.  Dana loves kids and is excited to work with them every day. She lives in SE Portland with her two roommates that she has known since grade school.

Allison loves being a dental assistant and educating the kids about their teeth.  She has so much fun working at World of Smiles, and listening to kids tell their stories. They have quite the imagination!  She was raised in Canby, and is still currently living out there.  She graduated from Portland Community College with her Sealant Certification, Expanded Function Dental Assistant and Expanded Function Orthodontic Dental Assistant Certifications.  When she is not working, she spends all of her time with her son, Christopher.  He is so full of energy and life, and into every sport you can think of.  He definitely keeps her on her toes. When asked about her favorite kids’ tales, “I like it when kids tell me all about their school days and what they are learning about!”

Cera has worked in the dental field for over 5 years.   She enjoys working with kids at World of Smiles and hearing all the funny things kids say – there’s never a dull moment when you’re around kids and our fun staff.   As the Insurance Billing Coordinator, Cera strives to answer our families’ questions regarding their insurance and make sure that all dental insurance concerns and claims are taken care of in a timely manner. We appreciate how efficient she works and always has a smile to share! When asked what she likes to do in her free time Cera responded, “From the mountain to the coast I enjoy being outdoors.  I love the sun, camping, being around family and friends, as well as traveling when I have the chance.

“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.