Debra

Debra is the wife and business partner of Dr. Carlos R. Ruiz. She and Dr. Ruiz moved to Lake Havasu City last year after vacationing here for the past 30 years. Debra is a retired law enforcement officer.  After the sale of their private dental office in Orange County, California, Debra and Dr. Ruiz spent last year practicing retirement living in Lake Havasu City. They decided to get back into dentistry, but only if they could provide dental services in a day spa atmosphere where their patients comfort came first. In their new dental office, paraffin hand wax treatments, snuggly blankets, aroma therapy, back and neck pillows and massage dental chairs are only a few of the complimentary patient amenities. Debra had the concept of a dental spa which began to take shape and they opened their doors on August 1st. “The response from the community has been overwhelming, patients understand and enjoy this new way of dentistry,” says Debra. At Lakeview Family Dental, high-tech dentistry is skillfully delivered in an office where patient comfort comes first. Working in a complimentary spa – like atmosphere, Debra and Dr. Ruizs passion is your smile.

  

Monica, Patient Services Manager

Monica and her husband Pat moved to Lake Havasu over 4 years ago. They were long time weekenders in Lake Havasu before deciding to make the final move. They love every day living in our fine city. She and Pat have 4 children and 6 grandchildren. They enjoy camping, boating and family gatherings. Monica says she is still amazed with the science of dentistry even after all these years.

  

Andrea - Andy, Dental Assistant

Andy comes to our office with 4 years of dental assisting experience. Andy is a life time resident in Lake Havasu. Andy and her boyfriend, Ben have two great danes named Reba and Jake. They are enjoying their first home and completing home improvement projects. We tease in the office that Andy knows everyone in Lake Havasu or at least it seems so. Andy says the favorite part of her dental career is when a patient loves their new smile

  

Jenni, Registered Dental Assistant

Jenni comes to our office with 12 years of dental assisting experience.Jenni has lived in Lake Havasu for years and she is enjoying her newly purchased home. Jenni and her husband, Nick, a life time resident of Lake Havasu, have a two year old son. They enjoy family times and watching their son grow. Jenni says her favorite part of dentistry is getting patients to overcome their fear of the dentist

  

Bianca, Registered Dental Hygienist

Bianca comes to our office with one year of experience in dental hygiene. Bianca has completed an externship in dental laser technology and she is certified to treat cold sores, cancer sores, and gum tissue affected by periodontal disease. She is the only hygienist to hold this certification in Northern Arizona. Bianca just purchased her first home and is having fun decorating and getting to know her neighbors. Bianca is enjoying her new dental career after 4 long years of college to obtain her licensing. She says she enjoys her patients and all aspects of dental hygiene

  

Annette, Front Office Assistant

Annette comes to our office after several years working in the real estate industry. She has lived in Lake Havasu for many years. Annette is very active with her church and community activities.

  

Brenda, Registered Dental Assistant

Brenda comes to our office with over 12 years of dental assisting experience. Brenda worked as a dental assistant for many years in the prison system.

  

Liz, Registered Dental Hygienist

Liz was a classmate of Bianca in the graduating class of Mohave Community College Dental Hygiene School in May 2007. Liz also speaks Spanish. Liz and her husband are enjoying being first time parents of their little girl, Isabell.

  

Tyler aka Debi Tyler

Tyler comes to our office from dental retirement. She was the office manager for her husband Dr. Mike Tyler (another USC dentist). She is our treatment coordinator and the cosmetic/denture/restoration guru.

  

Jacqueline Sanford

Jackie has been a dental assistant for over two years. She is enjoying being a first time mommy to her son, Blake. She has lived in Lake Havasu for many years.

  

Amy Francis

Amy is a dental hygienist. She has three years experience. She is a first time mommy to her little girl, Marley. What Amy enjoys most about being a hygienist is maintaining the smiles of her patients.

  

Cheryl Durica, Dental Assistant

Chery is a dental assisant with over 20 years of experience. She was a registered dental assistant in California for many years before moving to Lake Havasu with her husband and daughter. They enjoy lake time and her husband, Mitch is a professional jet ski racer.

  

Heather Wedemeyer

Heather is new to our office and comes to us after years in customer service. She is learning the dental insurance ropes. Heather lives in Lake Havasu with her husband Brian and their son, Tillman.

  

Melissa "Missy" Kunkel

Missy comes to our office with over 20 years of dental assisting experience. She loves her profession and takes great pride in making her patients feel as comfortable as possible during their dental visit.

  

Debra King

Debra comes to us with over 30 years of dental assisting experience. She enjoys working with children and the elderly.

  

Lana Lotspeich

Lana as over 10 years of dental administrative experience. She and her family moved to Lake Havasu a few years ago. They enjoys living in a small town and driving five minutes to work!

  

Carmela Gonzalez

Carmela is a dental hygienist and has over 20 years of dental assisting experience. Her smile and laughter puts everyone at ease. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry.

  

Jennifer Boyd

Jennifer recently moved to Lake Havasu with her children. She has over 15 years of dental assisting experience.

  

Judith Nix

Judith recently moved back to Lake Havasu after being away for 18 years. She has 15 years of dental assisting experience. She loves living in Lake Havasu with her family so close by. She has three dog children and loves the outdoors.