Meet the Team
Our Warm and Friendly Dental Team
Our Dedicated Team
In order to provide the highest level of service, we have selected a team that is not only competent, but unusually warm and friendly. People like this are not easy to find. We are very fortunate to have built such a quality team. You’ll notice the difference on your first visit!
At Westlake Family Dentistry We Treat You Like Family
Monica Aldape
Lead Registered Dental Hygienist
Monica has been in dentistry for 11 years, three of those with Westlake Family Dentistry. She obtained her associate’s degrees in dental assisting and dental hygiene from Texas State Technical College and also has additional training in sleep apnea treatment implementation. In her spare time, she enjoys baseball events with her son, playing with their fur baby, Flash, and participating in outdoor activities.
Norma Ferrer
Registered Dental Hygienist
Norma received her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Texas at Brownsville and also has an associate’s degree in dental hygiene from Texas State Technical College as well as training in sleep apnea treatment implementation. She has been with our practice for three years. Norma and her spouse have been married for nine years and have two young children. She enjoys family gatherings, going to the beach, baking pastries, and reading.
Jenna Juarez
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jenna joined Westlake Family Dental two years ago. Her associate’s degree in dental hygiene was earned at Texas State Technical College. She loves spending time with her family and going to the movies.
Briana Juarez
Registered Dental Hygienist
Briana has also been with our practice for two years and also received her associate’s degree in dental hygiene at Texas State Technical College. She is married with a baby girl and loves spending time with her family.
Hilda Guzman
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Hilda has been in dentistry for 20 years. She became a certified dental assistant through Texas State Technical College and has undergone the Utah Valley Esthetics and Occlusion Course. She has two fur babies and enjoys fishing, barbeques, cooking, singing, and photography.
Lissett Sandoval
Registered Dental Assistant
Lissett was certified at the San Antonio College of Medical and Dental Assistants and has been in dentistry for 16 years, two of those with Westlake Family Dental. She also took part in the Utah Valley Esthetic and Occlusion Course. Her spare time is dedicated to her two fur babies and her family. She is passionate about art, photography, and traveling and also enjoys fishing and cooking.
Juana Martinez
Registered Dental Assistant
Juana joined Westlake Family Dental two years ago and has been in dentistry for eight years. She is married and has three children, and in addition to spending time with family, she also enjoys watching movies.
Jeanette Atkinson
Business Administration
Jeanette has worked in our front office for three years and had a CDA from South Texas Vo-Tech. Her dog is named Rocket and she loves spending time with family, at the beach, meditating, and traveling.
Patricia Gonzalez
Business Administration
Patricia, who joined our practice two years ago, has been in dentistry for four years and also has her CDA from South Texas Vo-Tech. She has been married for two years and has a Schnauzer named Flash. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and going to her local beach on South Padre Island.