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.”
Sarah
Hygienist
Originally from Palm Desert California, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and 4 small children. Sarah graduated with a BA from Point Loma Nazarene University and went on to study Dental Hygiene at San Joaquin Valley College. Her dental aspiration is to educate patients on their oral health and make dental appointments as enjoyable as possible.
Pernilla
Hygienist
Pernilla was born in Sweden. She has lived in San Diego for the past 19 years. Being able to promote dental health in a comfortable and caring environment is very gratifying for her. During her free time she enjoys gardening, fitness and spending time with family.
Ivy
Hygienist
Ivy entered the dental profession as a dental assistant in 2001. Since joining the dental field, she’s maintained her passion of helping others maintain their beautiful smiles. She continued her education at Southwestern College and obtained an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2011. She loves getting to know the patients who come to the office for their care. When she is not helping patients keep their smiles healthy, she enjoys sightseeing, traveling with her husband and children, going to the beach, walking through Balboa Park, camping and hiking on the weekends and holidays.
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.
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!”
Ven
Receptionist/Registered Dental Assistant
A graduate of Concorde Healthcare Institution, Ven has over 17 years of experience in the dental field as a Registered Dental Assistant. Having worked for cosmetic and general dentists, as well as in an orthodontic practice, Ven brings a high caliber of experience and knowledge to our office, both as a receptionist, as well as a chairside dental assistant. She has an easygoing demeanor that our patients at Carmel Mountain Dentistry find very comfortable and reassuring. In her free time, Ven spends time with her family and enjoys creating new recipes in her kitchen, which for the most part have been quite successful in pleasing the Carmel Mountain Dentistry team at lunch!
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.
