Nicole, Treatment Coordinator
Nicole knew in high school that dentistry was the profession for her. She graduated in 1993 from Santa Rosa’s dental assisting program and received her RDA license. Since graduating she has followed up with several courses in bleaching treatments, verbal techniques, and new knowledge about cosmetic dentistry. She loves dentistry and all the new technology that helps people keep smiling. She loves being a mom to her 17 year old daughter. When she’s not busy giving someone a new smile, she enjoys community service, walking, and spending time with family and friends.
Karla, Dental Hygienist
Karla has enjoyed working with patients of Dr. Lamberton’s for over twenty years. She graduated with a B.S. in Dental Hygiene in 1978 from Loma Linda University. Over the years she has kept very excited about her profession due to all the great patients she has made friends with in the practice. Working part time allows her to garden, entertain, and travel.
Krista, Dental Hygienist
Krista is a native Napan who graduated with a B.S in Psychology from Pacific Union College in 2003. She spent nearly 7 years living abroad and teaching English in Seville, Spain and is fluent in Spanish. She later graduated magna cum laude from Loma Linda University’s Bachelor’s program in Dental Hygiene, but continues her learning in order to provide the most cutting edge services to her patients. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Daniel, and new daughter, Marlowe, as well as traveling, cooking, entertaining, and reading.
Ivy, Dental Hygienist
Ivy has been practicing clinical dental hygiene in Northern California since 2008 with a background in periodontics and general dentistry. For several years she has been lecturing and educating the dental community on periodontal health and dental implants. As a self-proclaimed lifelong learner, Ivy recently completed her B.S. degree in Dental Hygiene at MSU and is pursuing graduate school for her Master’s degree at UCSF. Ivy is passionate about dental hygiene and works to move the dental hygiene profession forward. She is a member of her national and state dental hygiene associations and the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health. She volunteers for Napa Valley’s Share the Care and in her free time likes to travel with her husband. South Africa, New Zealand, and Japan are on her travel bucket list!
Amie, Dental Hygienist
Amie moved to Napa in 2016 from Escalon, California. She has been in the dental field for 20 years. She began her career as a Registered Dental Assistant working in the Central Valley then decided to go back to college to become a Registered Dental Hygienist. She graduated from Dental hygiene school in 2002. She enjoys building relationships with her patients and making patients feel listened to. It is her goal to communicate well with all of her patients and encourage progress not perfection. In her free time Amie enjoys running, skiing, cooking, and working on home improvement projects. Amie and her husband enjoy every minute they can get with their daughter who is a student at UC Berkeley.
Janet, Dental Assistant
Janet has been working at Dr. Lamberton’s office since the fall of 2004. She started by doing simple back office work, but over the years, and with the help of Dr. Lamberton and the wonderful office members, she has become an integral team member. She is currently training to become a certified orthodontic assistant, and also works for Dr. Lamberton’s son assisting in his orthodontic practice, Hello Ortho. She really enjoys working in an office that truly wants the best for the patient and their smile. In her spare time, when she’s not working or studying, Janet loves to spend time with family and friends.
Christina, Dental Assistant
Christina is a Napa native, who moved back to the area from Colorado with her family 4 years ago. Once her children were school age, she decided to rejoin the adult working-world and completed Dental Assisting School at Carrington College in Pleasant Hill in 2012. Dental Assisting has provided her with the opportunity to get to know the people of the community, be a resource for information regarding their oral health and at the same time boost their confidence with an amazing smile. She thrives off her patients’ smiles and new confidence after they have chosen our team to construct and deliver their vision. She also enjoys the educational aspect of her work, answering patients’ questions or finding answers together. There’s always more to learn! In her personal time she’s the typical soccer parent traveling around the state for different games. Also, because dental assisting is a four-day a week job, she has Fridays to spend volunteering at her son’s elementary school class room. She also loves to bake, read or be at the beach with her family.
Karina, Dental Assistant
Karina was born and raised in Napa. Inspired by her aunt Rosa, who has worked many years in the dental profession, she has begun to train as a dental assistant with Dr. Lamberton. She is excited to help patients achieve the smile they desire and deserve, and continue learning about the dental field. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, visiting SF, and going to the beach. She is also bilingual, speaking Spanish and English.
