The Team
Kathy Franz
Office Manager
Many of our patients have come to know and love Kathy, commenting that she is always helpful, smiling, and cheerful. With her knowledge and expertise, it comes to no surprise that Kathy has been in the dental field for almost 20 years. Kathy loves to spend time with her family and is a self-declared golf aficionado.
Tanya Gygi
Office Administrator / Dental Assistant
Our patients have nothing but great things to say about Tanya. Tanya plays a very important role in our office. She is the link between front and back office and keeps communication in the office flowing well on a daily basis. Tanya can be found camping, hiking, going to Disneyland, or enjoying time with her family in Utah.
Lindsey Kardos
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lindsey attended the Cerritos Community College Dental Hygiene Program, where she graduated with highest honors. She has gained experience by working in many clinical facilities throughout the Los Angeles area. Lindsey goes above and beyond in making sure her patients are comfortable and is extremely passionate about educating them about the importance of proper dental hygiene. When not in the office, you may find Lindsey at the beach, reading, scrapbooking or enjoying time with her family.
Katy Shams
Registered Dental Assistant
With over 6 years of experience, Katy works directly with Dr. Nguyen and Dr. Madani, delivering gentle care to all of our patients. She received her Associate Degree in Pre-Hygiene and Health Science at Irvine Valley College and aspires to obtain a degree in Dental Hygiene. Her passions include swimming, playing volleyball and gymnastics. Impressively, she has earned first place rankings in these fields.
Erica Weisz
Registered Dental Assistant
Erica has enjoyed working as a Dental Assistant since 2006, beginning her experience in her hometown of San Diego. She enjoys interacting with patients and making them feel at ease and at home in our office. Aside from Dental Assisting, Erica enjoys spending time with her husband and many animals. In her spare time, Erica performs in Musical Theatre, and can often be heard humming tunes around the office!
Heidi Crone
Registered Dental Hygienist
Heidi is our newest dental hygiene staff member. She graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2006. She believes every patient can acheive a healthy smile with the right patient care and flossing at home! She grew up in Oregon, and came to California in 2004 for dental hyginene school. After work, you will find her walking her two dogs, Cupcake and Chewbacca. She and her husband live in Mission Viejo and enjoy cooking and painting together.