Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. Our dental assistants and hygienists are licensed professionals who pride themselves on staying on the cutting edge of dentistry and patient communication. We are excited about what we are doing, have high standards of quality and integrity, and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients.  

 

We are dedicated and motivated with one primary goal—your utmost comfort! We feel it’s important that you understand the treatment that you’ll be receiving so that you can relax during the procedure.

 

We are eager to answer any questions regarding your dental care. Please feel free to share with us your needs and concerns.

  

Call for an appointment and experience the difference today!

 

 

Dr. Brian Novy, DDS

 

                                                                                         

Dr. Novy graduated from Westmont College cum laude. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry with honors and was recognized for his ethical standard of care by the American and International College of Dentists. He currently teaches restorative dentistry at Loma Linda University and provides dental services in our office.

Dr. Caren Deeb, Periodontist

                                                                      

 

Our Periodontist, Dr. Caren Deeb, is a graduate of USC School of Dentistry. She graduated with a DDS degree in 1983, and then a certificate in Periodontics in 1985. Dr. Deeb comes from a family of 20 dentists and 3 dental hygienists. Family get-togethers are like a mini dental convention with everyone talking shop! Dr. Deeb stresses the importance of a healthy mouth for a healthy body. Dr. Deeb is the very proud mother of 2 daughters in college. Her greatest joy is to travel with her daughters.


Helen Grenfell, Office Coordinator

 

 

 

Helen has been with Dr. Tanner as his office coordinator for the past 29 years. She was trained in Michigan as a dental assistant working chair-side, lab, and front office for 20 years. She has enjoyed many changes in the dental field over the years, especially  the advancements in technology. Helen loves traveling with her husband and visiting her 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.    

                                  

                         Dolores Mendoza, Treatment Planning Coordinator                                         

 

Dolores graduated from Valley College Medical and Dental Career. She specialized in Periodontics for 5 years and has been our front office coordinator for the past 15 years. She has lived in the Santa Clarita Valley for the past 15 years with her husband and 3 daughters. 
 

Nancy McGinnis, Registered Dental Assistant
    

                                                          

 

Nancy has been a Registered Dental Assistant for 37 years. She has been with our office for the past 15. She lives in Santa Clarita with her husband Brian and has 2 children in college.  


 

 

Tina Moore, Registered Dental Assistant


 

 

Tina grew up the Santa Clarita Valley, graduated from Canyon High School. She has been a Registered Dental Assistant for 27 years and has been with our office for the past 20.

 

Kasey Gruber, Registered Dental Assistant 

Kasey moved here from Clovis, Ca. and has lived in the Santa Clarita Valley for 15 years. She graduated from dental assisting school 9 years ago and has worked with Dr. Tanner ever since.


Carol Erskin, Dental Hygienist

 Carol has been with the office for the past 15 years.

 

Lisa Pressnall, Dental Hygienist

      

 Lisa graduated from Northern Arizona University, magna cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Dental  Hygiene. She has been with our office for the past 18 years. Lisa lives in Valencia with her 2 beautiful daughters.

 

Mamie Kosaka, Dental Hygienist

Mamie graduated from dental hygiene school 33 years ago and has been working with Dr. Tanner for past 8. Mamie is very proud of her 2 daughters and is an active member of the Assistants League here in Santa Clarita. You will often find her on the golf course with her husband or friends.