Shoreline Dental Studio is represented by a group of warm, caring, intelligent and compassionate individuals. These health professionals work hard to make every experience at Shoreline Dental Studio an exceptional one. You can learn a little more about each of them below.

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Meghan
Dental Hygienist
Meghan graduated with honors at the top of her class from Cypress College. She was awarded a scholarship by the Orange County Dental Hygiene Society for her leadership and commitment to her profession. She was also awarded the Doni Corbin award for exemplary achievement in management and overall dedication to the dental hygiene profession. She graduated with her bachelor’s from Nova Southeastern University with a degree in Public Health. She is now teaching clinical dental hygiene at her alma mater and she is also on the dental hygiene board for Cypress College where she brings students guidance and knowledge to the private practice world. Meghan is a long standing employee at Shoreline and has created great rapport with so many of our patients. Not only is Meghan a great clinician but she is also the team lead for the hygiene department, helping grow hygienists both personally and professionally. Meghan is an Orange County native and was born and raised in Yorba Linda. She enjoys quality time with family, friends and her boyfriend, working out (Orange Theory Fitness), traveling, going to sporting events and enjoying what life throws at her!

Adrienne
Dental Hygienist
Adrienne brings over 25 years of experience to our team of hygienists, having started her career in South Florida before moving back to San Clemente in 2009. She comes with multiple honors in her studies and career including earning her Soft Tissue Laser Fellowship Certificate in 2014. She has created such amazing rapport with her patients over the years working at Shoreline. She and her husband love to play pickleball as often as possible and they also enjoy traveling and being active outdoors. Their favorite place they’ve visited is Barcelona, Spain.

Austin
Dental Hygienist
Austin graduated top of her class and was awarded the “Congeniality Award” for being the most uplifting and spiritual person in her class. She lives true to that description here, in our office! Outside of work, Austin keeps busy with her new husband and four step kids, spending most weekends at the beach, riding bikes, or kicking back in the backyard of her new home.

Rebecca
Dental Hygienist
Rebecca graduated with highest honors from Cerritos College. She received an award for outstanding performance for proficiency & knowledge in periodontics. Additionally, Rebecca has a bachelor degree from Michigan State University where she studied communication and public relations. She is a proud Orange County native, being raised in Irvine, but is also well traveled spending a summer studying abroad in Paris. In her free time she enjoys quality time with family and friends, hanging out at the beach, and traveling.

Bobbie
Dental Hygienist
Bobbie graduated with honors from West Coast University, with a Bachelors in Dental Hygiene. She grew up locally in San Clemente and currently lives in Vista with her husband and fur babies. In her free time she likes working on art projects and visiting the local beaches. Bobbie has been in the dental field for over 5 years and is excited to share her love for dental hygiene with her patients.

Kelsey
Dental Hygienist
Originally from Virginia, she graduated from Southwestern College here in Southern California. Prior to getting her associates in dental hygiene, she has worked in the dental field both in the front office and on the clinical side. She has over 10 years experience in the dental field and has received her laser certification. In her free time, she likes to go on walks or hikes with her husband and her dog “Scooter”.

Taylor
Dental Hygienist
Taylor graduated from West Coast University where she obtained her B.S in Dental Hygiene. Being in the workforce for several years now, she is looking forward to bringing her experience to the Shoreline Dental Studio team. Taylor grew up in Rancho Cucamonga before moving to Orange County. Outside of work she likes to work out, dine at fun new restaurants and create memories with friends, family, and her boyfriend.

Emily
Executive Director
Emily joined us with over a decade of experience in the dental field, having a variety of roles in both general and specialty dental practices. She was born and raised in south Orange County, where she currently resides with her husband and daughter. When she’s not at work, you can find Emily enjoying our beautiful beaches, exploring local hiking trails, refinishing furniture, or playing her acoustic guitar.

Rosalind
Director of Marketing
Rosalind can be found helping out around the front office, but is usually hard at work increasing our marketing endeavors. She brings several years experience in both the dental and hospitality industries. She is a long time San Clemente local having grown up here all her life. She loves to travel with her husband, and looks forward to sharing her globetrotting ways with her young daughter. Be sure to ask her about her many adventures.

Lauren
Patient Care Coordinator
Lauren has joined Shoreline Dental Studio with over 10 years of experience in customer service and the hospitality industry. She prides herself on making genuine connections with patients, loves helping others, and finding ways for patients to achieve their dental goals. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her boyfriend offshore fishing, working out, and playing with her cats Dixie and Janet.

Javedys
Patient Care Coordinator
Javedys joins our team as our Patient Care Coordinator after spending several years in retail management. She is a graduate from Orange Coast College with credentials as a dental assistant and has experience in orthodontics as well as pediatrics. She is a veteran with the US Air Force where she found her passion in working closely with people to build lasting relationships. Javedys was born and raised on the East Coast, but enjoys living in South Orange County with her husband especially because it is conducive to their outdoor active lifestyle.

Ashley
Patient Care Coordinator
Ashley was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ where she graduated from Northern Arizona University. She moved to Mission Viejo in 2019 with her husband and son and has over 7 years of experience in the dental field, as well as customer service and education. She spends her free time traveling with her family and has been to over 8 countries. When she’s not abroad, you will most likely find her working on a puzzle at home.

Yaneli
Patient Reservations Coordinator
Yaneli’s experience in the dental industry began in pediatric dentistry in 2016. She loves working with children, but is excited to grow her strengths in the field of General Dentistry. As the gatekeeper for our busy schedule, Yaneli works diligently to maximize the time of patients and staff alike to ensure that everyone’s time is valued. Being an Orange County native she is very familiar with the area, in fact one of her favorite places to enjoy a beautiful day is at the San Clemente Pier and beach.

Taryn
Patient Care Liaison / Junior Marketing Director
Taryn was born and raised in Seattle, Wa. She moved to Southern California in 2016 with her husband and has over 10 years of customer service experience. She graduated from ASU with a bachelors in Business Management and also has her real estate license. In her free time, she enjoys fun beach days and learning new recipes in the kitchen.

Madi
Patient Care Liaison
Madi is from Oroville, Ca. but has deep ties to our community due to her Native American Heritage in San Juan Capistrano. Her family has frequented the area for many years, and she is thrilled to be back after living as an exchange student in Denmark. When she is not at work she is currently a student at Saddleback College working on obtaining her degree in Psychology. Her role at Shoreline Dental Studio allows her to connect with all sorts of individuals, but she is most excited to work with our younger patients because she has a special place in her heart for children.

Michelle
Patient Care Liaison
Michelle was born and raised in Southern Oregon. She moved to San Clemente with her husband, kids and dog when her husband was assigned to be stationed at Camp Pendleton in the US Marine Corps. She has experience as a certified pharmacy technician, but was drawn to Shoreline Dental Studio after learning about our office culture. She is excited to provide excellent customer service to our patients as she loves meeting new people. In her free time she enjoys crafting, sewing and gardening.

Ivy
Insurance Coordinator
Ivy is from Riverside, Ca and is looking forward to moving to the San Clemente Area Soon! She has several years experience in the Customer Service industry and has served as a substitute teacher in the past. On weekends, she loves to spend time with her Border Collie “Fig”. You may also find her going on foodie adventures with friends or cooking Chinese cuisine while at home!

Keri
Registered Dental Assistant
Keri was born in Los Angeles and currently lives in Oceanside with her Fiancé Michael, her son Tyler and her Dog Boba. She comes to us with over 17 years of dental experience as a Registered Dental Assistant. Keri is very outdoor-sy and loves hiking. She spends her weekends exploring new recipes in the kitchen and enjoying home cooked meals with her family and friends.

Cathy
Registered Dental Assistant - Extended Functions
Originally from Portugal, Cathy first came to California as a teenager. She has over 20 years of experience in the dental field, recently extending her talents to “Extended Functions”. This means that she is qualified and trained to do even more for our patients! In her spare time, she enjoys quality time with her husband and 3 kids keeping busy with their various activities.

Chan
Registered Dental Assistant - Extended Functions
Chanthorn (aka Chan) is a California native and was born in Stockton, Ca. She graduated from the University of the Pacific in San Francisco and has been working in the dental field for over 13 years. She took the next step in her career in 2019 when she received her Extended Functions certificate. She now resides in Irvine with her 3 children and thoroughly enjoys traveling with her family in her free time.

Denise
Registered Dental Assistant
Denise is originally from Oceanside being part of a military family that was stationed at Camp Pendleton. She has over 16 years’ experience in the dental field and is a part time dental instructor at UEI College. Her hobbies include gardening and cooking for her daughter, Olivia. She also loves playing with her 4-year-old Maltipoo, Nelly.

Veronica
Registered Dental Assistant
Veronica is originally from Jurupa Valley, located in the northwest corner of Riverside County. She has over a year of experience of assisting in the dental field and is excited to bring her skills to the Shoreline Dental Studio Team. She graduated in 2020 from the OP dental assisting program in Anaheim hills. She is a lover of all things Angels baseball, Disneyland and animals of all kinds. She has plans to relocate to Orange County with her fiancé, where she can take advantage of the beach community as much as possible!

Kaelea
Dental Assistant
Kaelea graduated from UEI College and has just over a year of experience in the dental field. Patient care is very important to her, which is why she loves dentistry. She was born and raised in San Diego, but currently lives on Camp Pendleton with her husband and son. Kaelea loves to work with her hands, and has a side business building and selling hexagon shelves called Honeybee Customs. In her spare time, she can be found cooking, tending to her plants, or planning parties.

Taylor
Dental Assistant
Taylor was born and raised in San Clemente and has grown up in the area her whole life. She joined the dental field in 2020 with a background in Orthodontics and is now excited to grow and expand her education as a Dental Assistant. Before going into the dental field she lived in Vietnam for 6 months! She has two cats named Nanners and Lina. In her free time you will likely find her at the beach or enjoying the outdoors.

Ellyana
Dental Assistant
Ellyana grew up in South Orange County and has lived here for most of her life. She is new to the dental industry and can not wait to learn more about the field. Her dream is to work towards her license as a Registered Dental Hygienist so that she can bring happy and healthier smiles to people. In her free time, she enjoys surfing, yoga, and hiking!

Madison
Hygiene & Sterilization Technician
Madison is originally from Oklahoma, but made the move to Southern California since her husband is in the Marine Corps. She has a background in customer service and is excited to join the dental field while continuing her education as she works alongside our seasoned team members. In her free time, you will most likely find her at the gym, walking her dog or discovering new coffee shops.

Sandra
Hygiene & Sterilization Technician
Sandra grew up in Orange County and lived in North Carolina for 2.5 years while her husband was on his first enlistment with the Marine Corps. She has now returned to California, and is excited to build on her customer service experience by pursuing an education in the dental field. She looks forward to observing her peers to help her decide if she would like to become a dental hygienist or dental assistant. In her free time you will find her hiking new trails, hanging out with her dogs or trying new food. Sandra loves to explore new cities as well as national parks.

Mandy
Hygiene & Sterilization Technician
Mandy is an Orange County native and grew up in Dana Point. She has worked in the restaurant industry since she was 17 and is excited to make the switch into the dental field. She plans to continue her dental education while broadening her functions here at Shoreline. In her free time she enjoys working out at the gym or attending a spin class, making vision boards, journaling, going for long walks and taking herself on fun dates.

Cory
Chief Executive Officer
Cory Ritzau now serves as Chief Executive Officer of Shoreline Dental Studio Studio, but has worn many administrative hats since launching the company with his wife in 2011. Throughout the work week, you may catch him coaching his dental team, giving a new patient tour, solving I.T. challenges, or even serving as the office “handy-man.” Cory’s main goal is to ensure that everyone receives a five-star experience at Shoreline and he loves getting to know the many patients that visit the practice. In his spare time, Cory enjoys golf, surfing, and snowboarding with his wife and two children.