Amy Guthrie knew at age 6 that she would be either an elephant rider in the circus or a Dentist. Sadly for Ringling Brothers but happily for our teeth, she chose enamel over ivory. After indulging her passion for reading with an undergrad degree in English Literature she graduated from the Ohio State University Dental School in 1987. She began independent practice in Palo Alto in 1990 then moved to Los Altos in 2013. She is particularly interested in minimally invasive dentistry, TMD, sleep apnea and occlusion.

Ashvin Forouzandeh is our senior dental hygienist. After a B.S. in Biological Science from San Jose State, he obtained his hygienist credentials from Indiana University and has been working with Dr. Amy since 1999. He has advanced training as a Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice, allowing him to practice independently. He also has training in the soft-tissue dental laser. Ashvin is efficient and direct. If you like to get in & out quickly or have more challenging hygiene needs, you should give Ashvin a try.

When he's not busy adding to the national stockpile of healthy gum tissue, Ashvin likes doing DIY projects around the house and hanging out with his family. (Psst. If you want to get him talking, ask about his baby...)

Megan McLelland has been with Dr. Amy since 2003, shortly after obtaining her Dental Hygiene degree from Chabot College. Megan's friendly, outgoing manner helps her clients relax and enjoy their time in the office. Her thorough, meticulous work inside the mouth, combined with a superb ability to explain ways to take care of teeth and gums at home, have won her many loyal fans.

Marie makes sure information flows smoothly between you and the office, as well as to/from insurance companies and specialists. Phone, email, or in person, she is there to help make the logistics of your dental health as easy as possible.

Outside the office you 're likely to find him motorcycling, tinkering on his '66 Mustang, or on the tennis court where his opponents have been known to mutter, 'you 're a lot faster than you look.'