Our Staff

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.

 

Connie Schwarting - RDH / Office Manager
Connie, wife and mother to the Schwarting doctor's is yet another family member in the dental field. Connie began her career in dental hygiene after graduating from Marquette University in 1968. She now takes on the responsibility of office manager with the added bonus of years of academic training in the dental field.

 

 

Leslie Hayne - Receptionist
Leslie, although not a blood relative, has been at Del Rey Dental since 1979. She attended countless continuing education courses to help assist all our patients with questions they might have. If you have a question just ask Leslie.

 

 

 

Denise Pittsley- Appointment Secretary/Receptionist 
Denise has lived in Westchester her whole life. She used to work nights at the airport but was looking for something that was more suitable for her family. She started working at Del Rey Dental in January 2007. She has children in local Westchester schools and is active with soccer and baseball with her kids.

 

 

Laura Balladares - RDH, Registered Dental Hygienist
Laura graduated from West L.A. College in Hygiene in 2003. She has worked in multiple VA Hospitals, LA Free Clinic, Children's Dental Clinic, UCLA Clinics, and Cedar Sinai Hospital. She has been at Del Rey Dental since graduating in 2003. She is bilingual in Spanish and English.

 

Maria Garcia - RDH, Registered Dental Hygienist
Maria graduated from Cerritos College in 2004. She has worked at multiple VA Hospitals, UCLA, and various county clinics. She has worked at Del Rey Dental since 2004 and is bilingual in Spanish and English.

 

Janet Myers RDH - RDH, Registered Dental Hygienist
Janet graduated from Cerritos College in 2007. She became interested in dental hygiene while looking for a career change into the healthcare field and learned that good oral health can be linked to good total health. Janet has worked at VA hospitals, county clinics, and the Children's Dental Clinic. Her personal interests are biking, sailing, and knitting.

 

Denise Esparza - Dental Assistant
Denise completed a dental assisting program in 2007. She began working with Del Rey Dental patients in April of 2007, and enjoys assisting patients with all of their needs.