Our Staff
We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Our treatment team and office staff have years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care, and we strive to stay abreast of the latest in technological advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars given by the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists and the American Association of Orthodontists.
Rachel, Office Manager, RDA
Rachel has over 20 years of experience in the dental field. She first worked with Dr. Adams as an assistant in 2000 and in 2003 became his office manager. She enjoys volunteering for programs like the Special Olympics, Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure, the American Cancer Association, the Smiles for Kids program and Jerry’s Kids Multiple Dystrophy foundations. Rachel’s family includes Hervey, her husband of 26 years, her sons Joshua and Jacob, Jacob’s beautiful wife Melissa, and their daughter Kaila. Joshua attends college and coaches volleyball in his spare time. Jacob is property of the US Marine Corps, currently deployed in Iraq. Rachel loves being a grandmother! Kaila Janelle is everything a grandmother could ever ask for. Rachel’s puppies, Baby Buddy, a German/Australian shepherd mix, and Sierra, a long haired chihuahua, complete the family.
Gail, Correspondence Coordinator
Gail has been in the dental field for over 20 years. She joined our practice in July of 2006. Gail’s family includes her husband Gilbert, three children, and two pups: Pearl and Jay-jay. She enjoys spending time with her family and walking her pups. “I was blessed to find Dr. Adams and his team, having come from the Bay Area. They have made me feel right at home!”
Jessica, Scheduling Coordinator
My name is Jessica, I went to sacramento city collage and graduated from the dental assisting program in 2001. I have been in orthodontics since graduation and I would never want to be anywhere else. My favorite colors are black, pink and purple, I have three cats, I love playing Nintendo. Some day I plan on being a famous homicide detective.
Brenda, RDA
Brenda has been working with Dr. Adams since October 2002. “I love my job and really enjoy what I do; it is so much fun.” She is happily married to her husband, Abel, and is living the best part of her life. She is full of enthusiasm and energy; enjoys dancing, decorating and gardening. She helps her community by volunteering for Smiles for Kids. She is looking forward to starting a beautiful family and continued employment in this wonderful office.
Elaine, RDA
Elaine joined our team in December 2003 and has been in the dental field since August 1991. She is a mother of two, Martin and Madeline. “Working here at Laguna Orthodontics has been a wonderful experience for me and I look forward to many more years here. I think we have the best patients.” Elaine enjoys spending time with her extended family, traveling, working out at the gym and eating good food. She helps her community by volunteering for Smiles for Kids.
Carol, RDA
Carol has been in the dental field since 2002 and joined Dr. Adams’ practice in January 2006. Carol has been happily married to her husband, Chris, since Valentine’s Day 2004, and looks forward to starting a family in the near future. She enjoys dancing, shopping, cooking and eating Italian and Mexican food. “I am so excited to have the opportunity to work with such wonderful people; and look forward to working for Dr. Adams for a long time.”
Rita, RDA
Rita has been in the dental field since 2004. She became a part of Dr. Adams’ team in October of 2007. She was born and raised in San Jose and moved to Elk Grove in winter of 2005. “Working with Dr. Adams and the team has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. Everyone in the office is so friendly, and they make me feel like I am a part of the family!” Rita enjoys baking, decorating, and spending time with her family in San Jose.