Committed to Seeing You Smile
When choosing a new dental practice to visit, the quality of experience is based on much more than just the doctor himself – you also want to feel comfortable and welcomed around the rest of the team too! Thankfully, our tight-knit group of dental assistants, hygienists, and coordinators are truly the best, and they can’t wait to get to know you from the very first appointment. With us, your comfort and safety is prioritized every step of the way throughout the treatment process.
Dr. Bunker and his entire team are especially interested in making our patients feel right at home. Each member of our team is highly skilled and strives to provide energetic and warm service for each patient in a gentle, family friendly, technologically advanced practice. We will always put your needs first to achieve efficient, comprehensive, and pleasant treatment results.
Andi
Office Manager
Andi has been involved in dentistry for over 30 years. She started out her career as a dental assistant, and then became an accomplished front office treatment coordinator. In her free time, Andi enjoys “hanging out” with family and friends, beach camping and cruising the high seas. “I look forward to making all aspects of a patient’s visit as pleasant as possible.”
Stefany
Hygienist
Stefany became a member of our dental team in 2015. She has Bachelor’s from Brigham Young University and graduated with a degree from Utah College of Dental Hygiene in 2008. She has been changing lives one smile at a time since! She cares deeply about her patients and the experience they have while in her care. Stefany and her husband, Scott, have 4 super awesome kids that keep life exciting at home.
Cathy
Hygienist
Cathy is a native San Diegan and has been working in dentistry for 16 years. She started out as an assistant and became a dental hygienist in 2015. She enjoys getting to know her patients and helping them overcome any potential dental phobias. During her spare time, you can find her spending time with her husband and two children. Together, they enjoy beach camping, movie nights and karaoke on the weekends.
Nichole
Hygienist
Nichole has been a hygienist now for almost 17 years. She has practiced in North County the entire time and resides in North County as well. She went to Southwestern College for the Hygiene Program and graduated in 2005, being the 5th graduating class from that program. She is a people person and loves to educate her patients and produce great long- lasting relationships with them over the years.
Nichole is married and has two children. Her oldest is 12 years old and her youngest is ten years old. As a family they love to travel around to new places seeking new adventures. They are heavily involved in sports for both children from baseball to softball, basketball, karate, football, and soccer. Nichole and her daughter love art and do it as a hobby together as well.
The family loves to go camping on the beach throughout the year. You will find them in Coronado soaking up the sun and collecting sea shells.
Caleigh
Hygienist
Caleigh is a native San Diegan. She was born in Poway, grew up in Carmel Mountain Ranch. She attended Mesa College and began her Dental career by graduating from their Dental Assisting program. After working as a Registered Dental Assistant for4 years, she wanted to advance to dental hygiene. Caleigh graduated with honors from Concorde Career College in 2017 with an AS in Applied Science, and she now has 6 years experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Her gentle touch and thorough cleanings are her greatest strengths according to her patients. In her free time, Caleigh enjoys spending time with her two young sons. Her hobbies include dance, cycling, bowling, and playing with her pets, a cat and dog.
Karen
Hygienist
Karen has over 20 years experience in the dental field. She is committed to the best patient care and education. She backs this up with the personal attention that she gives all her patients. She enjoys warm weather and beautiful sunsets.
Lylan
Registered Dental Assistant
Born in Vietnam, Lylan grew up traveling as part of a navy family, but for the last 35 years she has called San Diego her home. Her knowledge of the dental field extends over 30 years. She had been on the staff of UEI college as a dental assistant instructor for a few years. She and her husband Darrell have a wonderful daughter, Domenique and a granddaughter Kaomi. In her free time, Lylan loves to play soccer, crochet and bake yummy treats. “I love working in the community where many of my friends and neighbors are our patients!”
Bianca
Registered Dental Assistant
As the daughter of a navy family, Bianca has spent much of her younger life traveling throughout the country. She now calls San Diego home, and has developed roots in the community. Bianca has worked as a Registered Dental Assistant for over 10 years, and has a broad range of experience, especially in Cosmetic Dentistry. Bianca is considered the “baby” of our office, and patients love her soft, sweet, and warm nature. Bianca enjoys spending free time with her daughter Erielle, as well as her huge family all over Southern California, and she also values her time socializing with her friends.
Lupita
Receptionist
Lupita graduated from Imperial Valley College with her Associates degree in Liberal Studies before moving to San Diego. She has been tirelessly working in the dental field for more than 15 years both in pediatric and general dentistry. She and her husband Joe have two beautiful children. She loves to make people smile and feel good about themselves. In her spare time she loves to cook her mom’s Mexican dishes.
Brittany
Office Administrator
Growing up, Brittany was never a fan of going to the dentist but that quickly changed after meeting Dr. Bunker. She is now Dr. Bunker’s biggest fan (who also just happens to be his wife of 18 years). After graduating from Brigham Young University she taught high school English before moving back east for dental school. Five kids later, when she’s not running her daily nonprofit shuttle service for their children, she assists Dr. Bunker with all the behind the scenes that comes with running a practice. She loves spending time with her family, reading any chance she gets and late night chats with her husband over a bowl of ice cream.