As a third generation dentist, I have always felt that dentistry was my calling. Thanks to the guidance and encouragement of my mother, a dentist herself, I was able to fulfill this goal. I owe it to her and to my patients to be the best practitioner I can be, and this is my passion every day. I am blessed to be in a profession that I truly enjoy. I believe that I owe that to my patients, my team, and especially to God who makes all of this possible.

No matter how difficult or challenging a case may be, the happiness and smile in my patients' faces is what I like most about helping them. Our patients come from all different walks of life and cultures, and interacting with them is an opportunity for me to grow as a person, learning from them as they learn from me as well. No day is ever the same, and I look forward to the many new and interesting people I have yet to meet.

I believe that learning is a lifelong process. Because dentistry is a very dynamic field, I make sure to keep myself abreast with current treatments and technology by actively participating in continuing education through seminars and conventions and by actively participating in organizations that serve this purpose.

I feel blessed to have this great team to work with every day. They are not only hard working and dedicated to their jobs, but what I find special about all of them is their sincerity in helping others. They love making our patients happy and are very caring and accommodating to their needs.

I am a native of the Philippines and currently reside in Springfield with my husband and our two children. I love the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy being an active participant in my community. I feel it is very important to volunteer in the area where I work and live and help people who are less fortunate.

I began working with Dr. Yambao in 2008 as one of her dental assistants. I can be found in the clinical areas prepping for patients and working alongside Dr. Yambao during procedures. What I like most about my job is interacting with our patients and seeing them happy and satisfied with the care theyve received. Aside from the friendly working atmosphere here, Dr. Yambao takes her job seriously and tries to achieve perfection in all that she does. Working with her brings out the best in me as well.