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. Vega, 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

Bio coming Soon!

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!

Edith, Dental Assistant

Edith has previous experience in customer service and sales, so she’s able to quickly connect with our patients and help them feel right at home. She graduated from the American Institute of Dental Assisting and says getting to meet and work alongside people from so many different walks of life keeps the job interesting! 

Raised in Yuma, Edith dedicates most of her free time to her family and friends, including her parents, three siblings, and young nephew. Her other interests include working out at the gym and reading motivational and spiritual books. 

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. Now, she is on the waiting list for the dental hygiene program!

Shayla and her wonderful husband have a baby girl on the way, so lots of her time outside the office is spent preparing for the new member of their family. As for hobbies, she enjoys crafting, painting, and singing for her church!

Clarissa, Dental Assistant

Clarissa is a graduate of Estrella Mountain Community College and attended West-MEC for her dental assistant training—she actually did her externship in our office, completing over 200 hours of real-world, hands-on education. She loves that her job gives her the chance to meet and help a wide variety of amazing people every single day.

Clarissa’s favorite thing to do outside of work is spend quality time with her family and partner, and she also enjoys reading and going shopping.