Our team at Paradise Dental Care.

Dentist

Dr. Tavakolian moved to California from Washington, D.C. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Southern California (USC). She has been working as a general dentist since then in California. She loves providing dental care to both adults and kids. She is a member of the American Dental Association and California Dental Association. She has been volunteering to help veterans with their dental needs in Monterey county.

Dr. Tavakolian has extensive experience in preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. She also provides surgical procedures including implants, and Orthodontics treatment such as Invisalign.

Besides dentistry, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and visiting national parks. Some of the most memorable hikes she has done are Half Dome in Yosemite, Angels Landing in Zion, and Harding Icefield in Alaska. She also loves animals and used to have a dog, cat, and turtle.

Office Manager

Linda began her dental career over 28 years ago. Her current role is the front office manager. She loves our patients and is passionate about making sure they receive quality service and attention from our front office. Our patients and staff enjoy her friendly, positive personality and radiant smile.

In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends, watching movies, and reading books.

Dental Assistant

Teresa has been in the dental field for over 20 years. She is a highly trained dental assistant. She stays current with her dental continuing education classes- a commitment she takes seriously to help patients maintain their dental health. She helps patients feel at ease when they come into our office. Her extensive knowledge and calming personality make patients feel comfortable before, during and after their dental procedures.

Teresa enjoys spending time with her cats and reading books.

Dental Assistant

Being in the dental field for over 15 years, Maricel is a diligent and hands-on self-motivator with an energetic character. She enjoys taking care of patients and treats everyone like family. She is very gentle and always makes sure the patient is comfortable.

Maricel is a die-hard fan of the 49ers, Warriors, and Giants. GO NINERS!

Patient Care Coordinator

As our front office coordinator, Pritishia wears many hats in the office, ranging from insurance to patient care. With her experience in customer service and dental insurance, she strives to provide patients comfort and assurance in their experience at our office.

Pritisha is an amazing cook. She has participated in a cooking competition on TV.

Dental Hygienist

Alyssa was born and raised in the Bay Area and has never left. She graduated from UOP with a degree in dental hygiene.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her four-year-old daughter. As a member of an outdoorsy family, she, along with her daughter, husband, and dog, frequently seek out new adventures, such as hiking.