Rachelle T. Flores, DMD
Dr. Flores was born in Manila, Philippines, and has called San Diego, California her home since 1996. She attended the University of California, Irvine where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences and graduated with her Doctorate in Dental Medicine at Midwestern University, Arizona in 2012.
After graduation, her husband, Daniel Flores, and she moved back to San Diego to be near family. In their spare time, they enjoy biking, traveling, going to the movies, trying new restaurants, and making memories with their two kids.
Dr. Flores is dedicated to delivering the best standard of care in dentistry. She is continually advancing her skills in both cosmetic and digital dentistry at the Spear and CDOCS Education Center. Dr. Flores is a member of the San Diego County Dental Society, California Dental Association, and American Dental Association.
Meet Our Team
We are focused on making you feel comfortable in our office. We strive for you to have a positive experience during your visit.
Rachel Mejia
Business Coordinator
Rachel Mejia, our Business Coordinator in the front office, has over 15 years of experience in the dental field. She is a B.S. Psychology candidate at University of Phoenix and earned her training in office management through Whitehall Management and the California Dental Association. Rachel enjoys gardening, walking, going to the beach, and traveling when she is not at work. She is dedicated to helping patients navigate their insurance benefits and treatment plans, while providing excellent customer service!
Michelle Everding
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Michelle Everding, our Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Hygiene from the University of Southern California, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. Before becoming a hygienist, she worked as a barista at Starbucks. Michelle enjoys spending time with her family and is very detail-oriented when it comes to her work. Our patients love her bubbly and energetic personality!
Hanan Younis
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Hanan Younis, our Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), received her Bachelor’s of Science in Public Health at San Diego State University and Associate’s of Art in Hygiene at Southwestern College. She has been in the dental field for over 8 years and loves being a hygienist because it gives her an opportunity to educate patients about their oral health. She finds it rewarding to see that she can contribute in health promotion through education and treatment. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and shopping!
Ivan Uriarte
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Ivan Uriarte, our Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), earned his Dental Assistant certification and RDA training from Pima Medical Institute. He carries over 6 years of experience in the dental field. Outside of work, Ivan likes to travel and capture landscape photography with his camera and videography hobbies. He enjoys the outdoors while also appreciates movies and video gaming!
Wendy Bill
Registered Dental Assistant with Extended Functions (RDA-EF)
Wendy Bill, our Registered Dental Assistant with Extended Functions (RDA-EF), received her RDA-EF training from UCLA and originally joined the dental practice in 1997 under Dr. Diana Kolokowsky. After taking some time off to raise her son, she returned to work and continued to work for Dr. Rachelle T. Flores following Dr. Kolokowsky's retirement. Wendy's passion for painting and art naturally complements our cosmetic dental practice. Her vibrant and energetic personality makes the visit to the dentist more enjoyable. When she is not at work, she loves to go camping and playing with her golden retrievers!
Tour Our Office
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