From scheduling your first appointment to providing caring services with Dr. Suzie Yang, our team members are friendly and comforting. We know that with the experience of our dentists and the excellence of our team, you can attain a rewarding dental experience at our practice. We hope to see you soon to receive dental care in San Rafael, California, that meets all your needs. You may see our team members in the photos below.

Tina

Front Office Administrator

For 11 years, Tina has been our front office administrator. Since working with Dr. Suzie Yang, she has come to appreciate his honesty and integrity. In fact, Tina says she has never worked with a doctor who loves and cares for his patients as much as Dr. Suzie Yang. She’s also happy to have made life-long friends with Hillary and Kim. Tina feels it’s always important to understand how our patients feel when they walk into the office as she loves getting to know them. She also wants patients to know she is there for them! Tina will help a patient in any way she can from maximizing insurance benefits to explaining their treatments. Tina has been married for 27 years and has 3 beautiful boys. She also loves to be outdoors. She enjoys camping, 4-wheeling, and swimming. She and her family have a trailer on the Yuba River where they enjoy most of their weekends.

Joshua Samaniego

Registered Dental Hygienist

Joshua Samaniego is our Registered Dental Hygienist, who studied at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco and also received his Bachelors in Biology at San Francisco State University. Growing up, he led a passion for dentistry in the footsteps of his father who is also an RDH. During school, he worked as a dental assistant from 2017 up until 2026. Along the way, his hobbies included DJing, powerlifting, music making, photography, and taking care of his dog, Ethos! His dedication to his craft is unrelenting, as he is always meticulous with this work, thorough with his patients, and ensures that each patient is comfortable and left with a smile.

Mahjaydee Lerio

Registered Dental Assistant

“JD” is a seasoned Registered Dental Assistant who takes great pride in providing exceptional care to every patient. Known for her gentle demeanor and touch, she ensures each visit is a positive experience. Outside of work, JD enjoys spending quality time with her family and actively participates in her local church community.