Kathy

Kathy

Front Office Coordinator

Kathy has been in dentistry for over 40 years! She was trained in San Francisco at the Dental Nurses College and she heads our front office reception. Kathy has specialized training in insurance and treatment financing and helps guide our patients care. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Susie

Susie

Business Manager

Susie has been in dentistry for over 30 years and is the innovator behind our office interior design. She is our office manager and also assures that our office is providing the highest level of patient service. Outside of the office, Susie enjoys spending time with her family, hiking with her dogs and exercising.

Becky

Becky

Registered Dental Hygienist

Becky has been a member of our team since 2008. She received her RDH degree from Santa Rosa Junior College, where she graduated with honors. She has specialized training in lasers and gum therapy and prides herself in patient comfort. Outside of the office, Becky enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, kayaking, and scuba diving.

Wende

Wende

Registered Dental Hygienist

Wende has been in dentistry for over 30 years and with our team since 2006. She started as a dental assistant and then graduated from SRJC in dental hygiene. Wende also teaches dental assisting at College of Marin. She specializes in patient care and education. Wende has certificates / licenses in lasers and homebound patient care. When she is not busy in the world of dentistry she enjoys being outdoors, hiking, traveling and especially hanging with her husband and Pug DUKE:)

Leslie

Leslie

Registered Dental Assistant

Leslie has been a team member for 12 years.
She attended the College of Marin for her RDA. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family and pursuing her fitness goals.

Lauren

Lauren

Registered Dental Hygienist

Lauren was born and raised in Novato and grew up coming to our office as a patient. She graduated from Sonoma State University with a Bachelors degree in Biology and then went on to attend Dental Hygiene School at Santa Rosa Junior College where she graduated with highest honors. She joined our team in 2020 and looks forward to providing her patients with the finest care. Her time outside of the office is spent enjoying time with her family, friends, dogs, and her significant other, Kevin.

Marisol

Marisol

Registered Dental Assistant

Marisol has been a team member for over 2 years. She attended the College of Marin for her RDA. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, hanging out with her friends, and watching scary movies.

"Very friendly, competent, and knowledgeable staff. I love that team so much! From the receptionist, to the hygienist, to the doctor, they are all really sweet and amazing at what they do."

− Marie T , Customer Since 2011

"I have been going to Dentistry By Design of Novato for many years now and have always received the highest quality care in every aspect of patient care. From office staff to hygienists, assistants and dentist, I believe they are the best!"

− Marianne A, Customer Since 1993

"Painless hygienist process! This office is super for people like myself who are skittish about going to the dentist. I think they must screen for extra nice, extra careful hygienists. She listened to my various requests and did a great job!"

− Dot S, Customer since 2012

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Dr. Rajiv Anand, DDS
and Dr. Alex Schmotter, DDS

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