About Us

Chris has been the office manager at Dr. Nguyen’s practice since 2006. She received her AA degree in dental assisting in 1977 from Chabot College in Hayward, California. By helping our patients with their dental insurance benefits and coordinator their treatment plans, Chris has been a great asset to our team. She loves working with our team and all of our great patients. She enjoys the family-feel of the practice. When she has time to spare, Chris enjoys being with her husband of 29 years and their three children and three grandchildren.

Heather graduated from the University of Hawaii in 1997. She takes pride in getting to know her patients and their individual dental hygiene needs. Heather continues her education in periodontics, teeth whitening, and soft tissue laser treatments. In her spare time, Heather is a proud wife and mother of three. She enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Julie is one of the long-standing members of our team, having joined us in 1987. Julie attended Sacramento City College and received her California license to practice dental hygiene in 1987. Like Dr. Nguyen, Julie enjoys keeping up-to-date on new technology with continuing education. She recently became certified in the use of soft tissue lasers. Julie appreciates working in an office where the team works together to treat our patients with respect and understanding.

With her compassionate and thorough cleanings, Julie has been making a difference in our patients’ lives and smiles for many years. When she is not at the office, she can be found spending time with her husband, two sons, and chocolate lab named Chip.

Since 1994, Khim has been assisting Dr. Nguyen and helping our patients achieve radiant and healthy smiles. She enjoys working with our patients and assisting Dr. Nguyen throughout treatment. A 1988 graduate of Tokay High School, she also attended San Joaquin Delta College and completed her dental radiography certification in 1994. Khim’s spare time is spent with her family, including her husband, two sons, and daughter, and her friends. She also enjoys walking whenever she has the chance.

LeLan joined our practice in 1994 and has been helping our patients ever since. She is a graduate of Lincoln High School and San Francisco State University. She also attended dental assisting school. Working here is a blessing for LeLan as she gets to spend time with such wonderful staff members and patients. In her spare time, LeLan can often be found with her husband of 21 years and their two children. Her hobbies include skiing, swimming, reading, shopping, and stepping.

Sandra has been a member of our team since 2009. She graduated from Sacramento City College with her A.S. degree in dental hygiene in 1991. It has always been Sandra’s goal to discover, understand, and address each individual person’s needs and concerns. She also makes it a priority to educate, support, and encourage each person on their journey toward optimal dental health. Working at the office of Dr. Nguyen has given Sandra an appreciation for the genuine respect, commitment, and care shared among Dr. Nguyen and the team and towards each patient.

Sandra’s spare time is usually spent with her family, which includes her two grown children (twins Kelly and Jeff) and her grandson, Cruz. Some of Sandra’s hobbies include visiting secondhand stores – she loves the “hunt,” the “find,” and the “bargain” – and painting furniture. She loves “shabby chic!” You may also find Sandra reading and gardening when she’s not at the office.