Dr. Demichelis has been enhancing smiles for the past 20+ years! A 1991 graduate of Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dr. Demichelis chose to return to her California roots to practice the profession she loves!
Dr. Demichelis is a member of the Stanislaus Dental Society (SDS), the California Dental Association (CDA) and the American Dental Association (ADA). A Past President of the Stanislaus Dental Society, she continues to serve local Dentists as the President of the Stanislaus Dental Foundation(SDF). Dr. Demichelis serves Dentists through out California as an elected state representative to the ADA House of Delegates. Dr. Demichelis is also proud to have been one of the four founding dentists for CDA Cares in California - an event that has provided donated dental care to thousands of people over 2 weekends a year since 2012. Dr. Demichelis has been recognized by her peers as arespected dental leader and clinicianthru induction as a member into the International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy and in recognition of her high ethical standards with induction into the American College of Dentists.
Dr. Demichelis recognizes that techniques in the field of Dentistry are constantly changing so she continues to seek Continuing Education every chance she gets. Her areas of interest are cosmetic dentistry and implants. She maintains active membership in the Modesto Study Club which is comprised of fellow general dentists and specialists who meet monthly to evaluate cases and new techniques.
Dr. Demichelis teaches one day a week at California's newest dental School - California Northstate University School of Dental Medicine. It is with great pride that she helps to help train the Dentists of tomorrow.
In her spare time Dr. Demichelis is active in the Modesto Sunrise Rotary. Through Modesto Sunrise Rotary, Dr. Demichelis established a Pink Bike Program that helps school girls in Tanzania Africa to get to school safely and in a timely matter to successfully achieve an education. Dr. Demichelis also gives back to our community by conducting third grade dental screenings and dental talksat some of the local schools. Dr. Demichelis is an avid basketball fan and during the season can be found rooting on theTigers from herundergraduate alma mater the University of the Pacific! Dr. Demichelis also enjoys reading, traveling, participatingin church activitiesand spending time with family and friends.
Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. Our dental assistants and hygienists are licensed professionals who pride themselves on staying on the cutting edge of dentistry and patient communication. They are excited about what they are doing, have high standards of quality and integrity, and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients.
Our dedicated and motivated staff has one primary goalyour utmost comfort! We feel its important that you understand the treatment that youll be receiving so that you can relax during the procedure. Our staff is eager to answer any questions regarding your dental care. Please feel free to share with us your needs and concerns.
Kathy has been in the Dental field over 25 years. Kathy started as a chairside assistant and eventually ended up working in the front office. Kathy has an extensive knowledge of dental insurance and is always happy to answer any of your insurance or billing questions. Our smile team feels everyone should be able to get the smile they desire, so Kathy continually seeks out payment options that will eliminate financial obstacles for our patients.
Kathy grew up in Turlock and currently lives in the Patterson area where her and her husband farm. Kathy has two wonderful children both who are married and living in the area but Kathy's biggest pride is her two grandchildren!
Irma has been associated with our office for years! She is retired from 50 years of teaching and only recently decided to stop subbing. Since she is no loner in the classroom Irma likes to spend time at our office greeting and chatting with patients, filing, answering the phones and helping out where needed. She always brings a smile to patients and staff with her humor but watch out she loves to tease! She is a an avid sports fan especially Basketball where she can tell you everything you wanted to know and more about her favorite teams the Golden State Warriors and the Pacific Tigers!!!( In case you didn't guess Irma isn't just a volunteer - she is Doctor's mom! Everyone enjoys her so much around the office that we just put her to work! ) Irma was on a short furlough while awaiting her COVID vaccine but now that she is fully vaccinated she is excited to be back at the office!
Cassie enjoys family time when not working. Spending time with her children and enjoying the outdoors are her favorite activities. Cassie also likes dabbling in cooking always looking for healthy easy to fix meal ideas.