We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Each member of our treatment team is a registered assistant, and our office staff has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the latest in technological advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.
Yvonne Rochon
Dr. Rochon received her DDS from University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry in San Francisco. She then completed a General Practice Residency (hospital based dentistry) in New York City. Upon completion of this program, Dr. Rochon returned to Northern California and worked in private practice until she decided to pursue additional training in pediatric dentistry.
Dr. Rochon completed her training in the specialty of pediatric dentistry by undergoing a two year post-graduate program at the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry. During this training, Dr. Rochon worked with all ages of children from infant through adolescent. She was trained in limited orthodontics, children and adults with special needs, medically compromised patients as well as routine, healthy children. She spent time completing rotations in the hospital including pediatrics and pediatric emergency. Dr. Rochon also treated many patients under general anesthesia in the hospital operating room as well as performing the majority of restorative care to the children in the dental clinic without sedation.
This training gave Dr. Rochon a good basis for her next training program. Upon completion of her pediatric dental residency, Dr. Rochon entered and completed a two year residency in anesthesiology. During her training at UCLA, Dr. Rochon provided comprehensive anesthesia, including general, local, spinal, epidural and conscious sedation to all varieties of patients for orthopedics, GYN, OB, opthamology, ENT, general surgery, dental and other types of procedures. Her training was both in hospital operating rooms and private offices.
Dr. Rochon decided to join Dr. Ruby in his practice in 2004. As a team, Drs. Ruby and Rochon provide comprehensive care to their dental patients.
Bryce Kinard
Christine Quinn
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Quinn is a full-time faculty member of the UCLA School of Dentistry and provides in-office anesthesia services as part of her faculty responsibilities. She received her DDS degree in 1987 from the USC School of Dentistry and obtained her MS and training in dental anesthesiology in 1989 from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Dr. Quinn is a clinical professor Dental Anesthesiology, the Coordinator of Anesthesia and Pain Control at the School of Dentistry and the program director of the Dental Anesthesiology Residency. A Diplomate of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology, Dr. Quinn has been providing hospital and office-based anesthesia services for dental patients since 1989. We feel very fortunate to have Dr. Quinn as part of our anesthesia team here in the office and feel confident in the care she provides to our patients.
Suzy Zamora
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Business Manager
Suzy is a valuable part of the dental team who always performs her duties with a positive and caring attitude. Suzy recently changed roles within our team. Suzy has moved from assisting with direct patient care to helping take care of our families as a business manager. Among Suzy’s new duties are coordinating the office team, working with general anesthesia patient families and managing the ongoing business aspects of the practice. Suzy has enjoyed working with the children in our practice since 1999. She has a son named Elijah, who means the world to her. In her spare time, she enjoys watching her son Elijah play baseball and football.
Dianna Rios
Patient Care Coordinator/ Accounts Manager
Dianna has been a member of our team for a few years now, she joined in February of 2018. It was her first introduction to the dental field, and first time working with kids. She now is an expert as our patient coordinator greeting families, explaining treatment plans and insurance. Dianna was born and raised in Santa Barbara. She is very family orientated, enjoys new adventures, spending time with friends and travels to a new place any chance she gets.
Arianna Flores
Front Office Assistant
Ari has been a member of our team for a year now. She has been a great help in backing up the front office duties.In her spare time, she enjoys going on hikes, trying new restaurants, and taking care of her newly adopted kitten.
Yessi Velarde
Front Office Assistant
Yessi is one of our amazing office assistants! She is a Santa Barbara local and brings a unique touch to our team as the mother of two of our very own patients! In addition to her work at our front desk, Yessi serves in labor and delivery on the weekends. She is a lover of all things pink and she enjoys spending time with family and online shopping in her free time.
Kassy Hale
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Kassy has been a licensed RDA since 2016 and has experience in Pediatrics, General Dentistry, and Orthodontics. She loves working with children and strives to make every visit an enjoyable one. She believes knowledge and comfort are key to successful dental visits! Kassy lives in her hometown of Lompoc with her two children after 6 years in the Reno/Tahoe area (guess she didn't like the snow). When she's not in the office, Kassy enjoys singing, cooking up new and interesting dishes with her kids, and enjoying all the beautiful central coast has to offer!
Sheila Mireles
Registered Dental Assistant, RDAEF
Sheila has been a pediatric assistant for over 30 years and has her RDA & EF certification. She loves working with children and making their visit fun! Sheila spends her free time volunteering and has been on several missions in the remote areas of Guatemala. She most recently volunteered her time at CDA cares in Ventura, working alongside many other dentists and assistants to provide dental care for families in need. Sheila is a wonderful mother to two grown children named Albert & Morgan. In her spare time she likes working in her garden, hiking, running, cooking and going to the movies with her husband John.
Isa Aguilar
Dental Assistant (DA)
Isa grew up in Carpinteria, where she graduated from Carpinteria High School in 2023. After graduation, she attended a dental assisting program in Thousand Oaks and received her certification in 2023. She is currently going to Santa Barbara City College to become a dental hygienist! Isa enjoys spending time with her friends, searching for sea glass at the beach and hanging out in the pool. When she's not spending time with loved ones, Isa likes to crochet or watch movies while cuddling her dog, Choco.
Rossie Lugo
Dental Assistant
Rossie Lugo has been working with kids in the dental office for the past two years. She was born in Santa Barbara and raised in Ventura. She has earned her associates degree in Allied Health in Oxnard. Outside of being an amazing dental assistant Rossie is founder of Kafeinada Coffees that she runs alongside her sister. She enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring new restaurants and being with her family.
Marian Nunez
RDA
Coming Soon
Kaylyn Houchens
Lab Tech
Kaylyn was born in Riverside and raised in Murrieta, Ca. She has recently graduated from UCSB with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. She plans to pursue dental school in the near future, with the goal of becoming a dentist and eventually specializing in pediatrics or orthodontics. She works as a sterile technician in our office. Out of the office she has spent most of her life dancing. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, staying active at the gym and spending quality time with friends and family.
Natalia Takeuchilunamcgee
Lab Tech/Social Media
Natalia was born and raised in Chiba, Japan before moving to Fairfield, Ca. Natalia is currently a sophomore at UCSB, pursuing a degree in Biology. Upon graduating she plans to attend dental school in hopes of becoming a pediatric dentist. She currently works as a sterile tech and enjoys creating videos for the office to post on Instagram. If she is not studying or working Natalia enjoys spending time with friends, watching K-dramas and playing soccer at the beach.
Robert Ruby (Retired)
Dr Ruby has been practicing pediatric dentistry in Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez for over 30 years. He obtained his dental degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City and his pediatric specialty training from UCLA. While at UCLA he was a fellow at the Neuro-Psychiatric Institute where he gained expertise in treating children with developmental disabilities.
He has lectured on sedation in the dental office for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He also lectures to local dental societies and study groups on comprehensive pediatric dental care. He is currently a clinical lecturer at the UCLA School of Dentistry Pediatric Residency Program.
Dr Ruby has a passion for prevention of dental disease in children. He strives to implement changes in dental care within the families that he treats. He considers it a privilege and an honor to be a part of the families within his practice as he watches them grow up. Dr Ruby’s clinical skills are the standard of excellence in pediatric dentistry in Santa Barbara and he feels so lucky to not only call Santa Barbara home, but be apart of such a wonderful community.
In his free time, Dr Ruby is an avid supporter and fan of the local Santa Barbara music scene and enjoys many days outdoors or playing sports.
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