Terry
Operations Manager
Terry has been with Villa Vista Dental since day one. She handled the interior design of our unique concept, aiming to make our office not only beautiful, but also comfortable, relaxing, and most importantly, a dental office that patients would actually look forward to visiting. Patients often tell her that our office doesn’t look or feel at all like a dental office, and that’s just the way we intended it!
Terry is a graduate of UC Davis and has lived in Sacramento and Elk Grove for most of her life. She has attended countless hours of continuing education in dentistry and is committed to constantly improving in order to maintain the best service and care possible in our field. She is extremely proud of the level of dentistry that Dr. Tin produces and the level of excellence that he and our team strive for.
You can usually find Terry at home chasing around her two kids or browsing her favorite interior design blogs and magazines. She enjoys practicing photography, collecting antiques, and rearranging the decor and furniture in her home.
Lydia
Office Manager
Lydia was born in Tucson, Arizona and was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has been in dentistry since 2006, first as a Registered Dental Assistant and now as our office’s specialized treatment coordinator. Lydia’s extensive background in the clinical side of dentistry gives her a deep understanding of how to plan out dental visits to achieve each patient’s individual goals.
Whether it’s answering insurance questions or helping patients find an appointment or payment option that works for them, Lydia is here to assist with any of our patients’ financial and treatment needs. Her favorite part of working at Villa Vista Dental is being able to witness patients’ smiles and lives get transformed through Dr. Tin’s meticulous dentistry.
Lydia lives with her husband in Sacramento and enjoys gardening, cooking, watching romantic comedies, and spending time with family.
Bettina
Registered Dental Hygienist
Bettina was born in Hong Kong, grew up in the Bay Area, and has called Sacramento home since 2012. She earned her Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene from the University of the Pacific and has been a hygienist since 2007. Dentistry has always been a part of her life, as her dad is a dentist and she grew up helping out in his office.
Bettina has been with Villa Vista Dental since 2014, and has enjoyed the strong relationships she has built with her patients throughout the years. She has seen technology and procedures evolve so much throughout her life and is proud to work at an office that is on the leading edge of technology and dentistry. The thing she likes most about working at Villa Vista Dental is the patient-centered care and working for a doctor who shares the same practice philosophies that she believes in.
Outside the office, Bettina enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and two sons. Some of her favorite hobbies include sewing, going to U-Pick farms, working on her vegetable garden, working out when she’s able to find the time.
Christine
Registered Dental Hygienist
Christine was born in Houston, TX, raised in Fairfax, VA, and moved to Sacramento in 2003. She has been in dentistry since 2005 and worked part-time as an intern/dental assistant while attending college. It was during this time that she realized her passion for dentistry and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from Sacramento State in 2007, followed by her dental hygiene degree in 2009.
Christine enjoys helping patients continually improve their oral health while ensuring that they have a comfortable, personal, and enjoyable experience from beginning to end. She knows she’s accomplished her mission when fearful patients come out of an appointment eager to come back. Her favorite part about working at Villa Vista Dental is the culture—from our standards for exceptional patient care to our continual pursuit of continuing education, and to the way we treat our fellow team members.
Christine currently lives in Rancho Cordova and loves spending time with her husband and three kids. Her hobbies include watching movies, finding new and unique snacks, and singing. She has even auditioned for The Voice and has sung the National Anthem at Levi Stadium and at a Rivercats game!
Sarah
Registered Dental Hygienist
Bio coming soon!
Jocelyn
Patient Care Coordinator
Bio coming soon!
Jessica
Registered Dental Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Lea Martin
Registered Dental Assistant
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