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Laurel Hills Dental Center

your partner in great oral health and beautiful smiles.

 

 

 

5215 Garfield Avenue  Sacramento    California    95841    916.331.4781 voice   916.331.4785 fax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With many decades of experience, the best materials, techniques and knowledge, we will get you healthy and keep you there.  We will also treat you with dignity and respect your time.  Meet the staff.    

 

 

 

 

 

    
    

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Dr. Dan Harlan

 

(Retired 4/27/06)

Dan was a UCLA graduate before earning his doctorate in dentistry at USC in 1964.  He is the founding doctor of our office, moving to its present location in 1971.  Dan is intensely interested in the newest materials the profession has to offer.

He also enjoys acting, golf and travel.

Dr. Jay Taylor

 

(Retired 6/23/06)

Jay is  a graduate of Utah State University and then Marquette, earning his DDS in 1972.  After graduation, he served a General Practice Residency in the U.S. Air Force. He joined our practice in 1973. 

He is an avid golfer and active in his church's activities.

Dr. Grant StaleyUCLA undergraduate in Biology, USC-Dental 1979.  Licensed in 3 states.  Experienced in all aspects of general dentistry and surgery.  Specializes in diagnosis, major rehabilitations and cosmetic dentistry. 

Out of the office he enjoys sailing, water sports, skiing, guitar, tennis and restoring houses.

Dr. Donovan BrowningDonovan graduated from The University of Iowa College of Dentistry after attending BYU in Provo, Utah.  He received high praise from those familiar with his clinical skills and his humanitarian endeavors in Mexico.

He, his wife and their three children are new to the Sacramento area.

 

Dr. Paul DenzlerPaul is a 2000 graduate of UCLA School of Dentistry.  Subsequently, he attended a General Practice Residency at the VA facility in West Los Angeles.  He received numerous honors at UCLA for his top 5-10% performance in all aspects of dentistry.

He and his wife have long-time roots to the area and enjoy hiking and kayaking.

 

Adeena

 

Registered Dental Hygienist

Adeena has been a hygienist in our office since 1972!  She is a huge joy to this office, always seeking new and better ways to provide optimal health care for her patients. 

 

When not in the office she is a whirlwind organizing weddings, running an awards business and enjoying friends and family.

Pam

 

Registered Dental Hygienist

Pam is another long term hygienist, practicing here since 1990.  She has a degree in both dental assisting and dental hygiene. 

 

Her outside activities include skiing, camping, golf and gardening.

Patti

 

Registered Dental Hygienist

Patti is a very gifted hygienist, especially for our patients requiring more extensive periodontal care. 

She enjoys camping, traveling and home projects.

 

 

Steve

 

Registered Dental Hygienist

 

Steve is our newest member of the hygiene team and became a patient favorite immediately.  He is well experienced in routine care as well as periodontal therapies.

He is married with 2 small children and loves to race go-carts, hike, build furniture, golf and travel.

April

Registered Dental Assistant

 

April joined us in 2005 and is a wonderful asset.  She is a great chairside assistant and has become a valued member of our team.

Being a mother two small children, she has her hands full at home but still has time to enjoy some scrap booking, motorcycling, and family events.

Dana

Registered Dental Assistant

 

Dana is a great assistant with a quick wit and an aloha spirit.  When not in Hawaii, she is thinking about Hawaii. 

And obviously, she likes animals too!

Darren

Dental Assistant

 

 

 

 

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Vicki

 

Office Manager

Vicki has been at this post since 1982!  She started out as a chair side assistant and has a command of all aspects of the practice.  An excellent communicator and a detail oriented person makes her a great asset to our patients.

 

Her outside interests include scrap booking, camping and house boating with friends and family.

Cindy

 

Assistant Office Manager

 

 

Cindy has been at our front desk since 1983.  Her experience at the chair gives her a great understanding of the patient's needs and the proper amount of time needed for procedures. 

 

She loves to camp, travel, garden and go kayaking when away from the practice

This page last updated: February 10, 2007