Meet the Dental Team Goodyear

TinaMarie, Practice Manager

With almost two full decades of experience in the dental field, TinaMarie brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Goodyear Family Dentistry! An Arizona native herself, she studied at Apollo College (now known as Carrington College) and is certified in X-rays, coronal polishing, and CPR. Nothing gives her more joy than assisting patients with their oral health, and she’s so thrilled to share that common goal with Dr. Wheeler, Dr. McDowell, and the rest of the team.

Outside of the dental office, TinaMarie enjoys spending time with her husband, four incredible children, and one lovable fur baby. They maintain an active and busy lifestyle that includes all sorts of youth sports and outdoor activities. She also enjoys gardening, hiking, traveling, and quad-riding with her friends and loved ones.

Karen, Assistant Manager

Karen is a native of Goodyear and has spent several years in the field of dentistry. She first went to Estrella Mountain Community College, became certified in CPR, and trained in bloodborne pathogens. Her favorite part about her job is being able to help our patients with their specific dental needs by planning their custom treatments.

At home, Karen spends much of her time with her significant other and their two sons. She enjoys watching her children play football and baseball, and her family watches movies on Sundays. During her free time, she likes hiking and going to the gym. One interesting thing about her: she’s bilingual!

Adrie, Treatment Coordinator

Originally from Puerto Rico, Adrie began her studies at the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, Metropolitan Campus. Today, she has more than 14 years of experience under her belt. As for her favorite part of her job, it’s the opportunity to help patients. Making a difference in their lives and helping them achieve their dental needs and goals is always rewarding!

Adrie has been happily married for almost 14 years and has three wonderful children at home. On the evenings and weekends, she loves enjoying the outdoors, traveling, hiking, going off-roading, and trying new places to eat!

Paola, Insurance Coordinator

A California native, Paola completed her studies at the Career Care Institute before joining our team. Now, she is a certified dental assistant with certifications in X-rays, CPR, and coronal polishing! When asked what she loves most about her job, she shared that it’s building relationships with patients and getting to work with an awesome team.

Paola is married and has two dachshunds at home, Hershey and Sunshine. She grew up on a ranch, and her interests still include hiking and spending time horseback riding!

Ashley, Dental Hygienist

Born and raised in Arizona, it was only natural for Ashley to complete her studies at Phoenix College. With four years of experience in the world of dentistry, she joined our team in 2021. For her, the best thing about her job is making patients smile and spending time with her team!

Ashley is a dog mom to two precious Cockapoos. When she isn’t spending time with them, she enjoys hanging out with her friends and family, playing sand volleyball, and hosting game nights. Here’s something you may not know about her: she is a part of the 12% of the population that is left-handed.

Miguel, Dental Hygienist

With several years of experience in the dental field under his belt, Miguel loves having the chance to help patients reach their optimal oral health. Originally from Cuba, he studied at Phoenix College in their dental hygiene program to obtain his certification. Today, he’s currently working on his undergraduate degree through Arizona State University to get into dental school.

At home, Miguel has a five-year-old daughter who loves to play outdoor games, and he enjoys every moment with her. In his free time, he likes going to the gym and hiking. He also prides himself on being a minimalist and is incredibly adaptable.

Giselle, Dental Assistant

Giselle was born and raised in Phoenix! After graduating high school, she studied at West-Mec. Today, she has her dental assistant, X-ray, and CPR certifications. She joined our team more than a year ago now and has thoroughly enjoyed her interactions with patients and growth with our practice.

Giselle comes from a wonderful family, and she loves spending her time cooking, dancing, and taking care of her car. Here’s an interesting fact about her: she is extremely determined and has a bright future ahead of her!

Shayla, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

A Phoenix native, Shayla is happy to be using her education, training, and passion for dentistry to help her friends and neighbors feel confident about their smiles. As for her studies, she completed dental assisting school in Austin before finishing EFDA training in Tempe. She is also certified in coronal polishing.

Shayla spends much of her time with her husband and their daughter. As for hobbies, she enjoys crafting, painting, and hanging out with her friends!

Heather, Dental Assistant

From Buckeye, AZ, Heather truly enjoys learning new things every day at the office while helping patients achieve their best smiles. She studied at Maricopa Community College before attending Unity Dental School for her dental assisting certification. You can typically find her around the office making sure that everyone feels comfortable and welcome during their visit.

Away from dentistry, Heather loves spending time with her family and loved ones. She also regularly seeks continuing education to advance her skills and expertise, and she enjoys working diligently so that she can be of great service to those around her.

Brenda, Dental Hygienist

Originally from Mexico, Brenda has been working in the world of dentistry for a couple of years and counting. She attended Phoenix College to attain her associate's in dental hygiene, becoming certified in local anesthesia and laser dentistry. Since she’s bilingual, she loves being able to communicate effectively with a wide range of patients and building strong relationships while helping them improve their smiles.

Brenda lives at home with her husband and their two boys. Other than treating pearly whites, her hobbies typically include hiking, going to the movies, and traveling to new places whenever she gets the chance.

Damaris, Dental Assistant

Raised in Compton, CA, Damaris studied at Rio Salado College to complete her Expanded Functions Dental Assistant course. With a little over half a decade of experience in the field, she finds the best part of her job to be helping her patients better their smiles. Teaching them how to maintain their teeth and improve their oral health is incredibly fulfilling, as well as working alongside an amazing and supportive team.

Damaris’ family is originally from Guadalajara, and she loves spending as much time with her loved ones as possible. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys going to the gym, hiking, painting, and traveling as often as she can. One fun fact about her is that she once visited New York City with friends and spent their last day there without sleeping, and they were even able to get their group picture on the billboard at Times Square!

Winchell, Registered Dental Hygienist

Winchell grew up in Colorado Springs and has been part of the dental world for a few years now. She graduated from Carrington College where she also received extensive training in various areas, such as health assessments, preventive care, and periodontal disease management. She’s also laser and Basic Life Support certified. Today, she works closely with dentists to develop and implement personalized treatment plans to ensure the highest standard of preventive care for patients. The best part of her job is the opportunity to build strong relationships with patients and improve their quality of life.

Away from the office, Winchell enjoys being with her husband and their adorable Yorkie named Chase. Some of her hobbies involve running, trying new restaurants, quality time with friends and loved ones, and traveling to expose herself to different cultures around the world. Fun fact: she served in the Air Force!

Elizabeth, Dental Assistant

For Elizabeth, one of her favorite things about her job is having the chance to help patients overcome their dental fears and anxieties. Ensuring that others feel comfortable while undergoing their treatments is rewarding for her, and she strives every day to learn new things so that she can provide the best care possible. Originally from Yucaipa, CA, she attended Concorde Career College in San Bernardino, CA, and then worked at a pediatric office before moving to general practices.

At home, Elizabeth has a son and daughter, and she loves spending time with them and her significant other. They also have two Labradors. During summer, she enjoys being at the lake with her family and doing outdoor activities. Other than operating her lash extension business from home, she also likes going to concerts with her partner. One fun fact about her is that she’s left-handed—which can be tricky in a right-handed world!

Karen, Dental Assistant

Originating from Show Low, AZ, Karen loves having the opportunity to help people improve their oral health while building their confidence through their smiles. She has a background in pediatric dentistry as well as general dentistry, and she was able to achieve their certification as a dental assistant through on-the-job training.

Aside from taking care of pearly whites, Karen enjoys being with her boyfriend and spending time with loved ones. She also likes trying new restaurants and attending concerts to enjoy some good music.