She was born in Denmark and immigrated to the US with her parents when she was five years old. She grew up in Walnut Creek and graduated from Del Valle High School. Following a summer internship at her family dental office, she decided to pursue a career in dentistry.
After attending the University of California at Berkeley, she entered and graduated from the Diablo Valley College Dental Hygiene Program. She was a dental hygienist for 14 years and then went to obtain her doctorate at the UCSF School of Dentistry, where she currently volunteers as a clinical instructor.
Tara is a fully trained Registered Dental Assistant with a BA degree in Psychology from Cal State University East Bay. With this knowledge and her great technical skills, she will ease you through a pleasant and comfortable dental experience.
Lindsay has over 30 years experience in both clinical and front office aspects. Your experience in our office is to be easy and pleasant, as she assists you with scheduling, handling insurance questions and financial arrangements.
In an effort to help our patients fulfill their dental needs both physically and financially, we will assist you in reaching a comfortable financial solution that will fit your situation and financial budget. Please bring your insurance card with you to your first visit. We accept many forms of payment, including cash and most major credit cards.
Your dental insurance is a product designed by your employer. Your benefits are dictated by the choices your employer made within the cost of the coverage. We will do everything possible to maximize your insurance utilization; however, please do not let the lack of benefits dictate your desired or necessary treatment.
CareCredit offers a comprehensive range of payment plans designed to help you fit dentistry into your budget. CareCredit is a revolving line of credit that can be used by the whole family for ongoing treatment without having to reapply.