Donta D.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Name: Donta D.
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA.
Role at Tammy N. Tran, D.D.S., Inc.: Registered Dental Hygienist
The first job I ever had: Dental Assistant
Why did you decide on the dental field? I never had a bad experience at the dental office as a kid. I tried it out and loved it!
Hobbies and Interests: I enjoy working out, playing video games, recording moments with my friends and family then editing the videos.
What is something people don’t know about you? I used to stutter so badly as a kid I wouldn’t talk. I still stutter but not that bad.
What is your favorite food? I love eating breakfast foods!
Which famous actor would play you in the movie of your life? Michael B. Jordan
Vanessa
Lead Dental Assistant
Name: Vanessa
Hometown: Long Beach, CA.
Role at Tammy N. Tran, D.D.S., Inc.: Lead Dental Assistant
The first job I ever had: Baby Sitter
Why did you decide on the dental field? My stepmom worked in the field for several years, and she said it was fascinating - it is!
Hobbies and Interests: I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I’m also a sneakerhead!
What is something people don’t know about you? I like to watch hockey. Go, Kings!
What is your favorite food? Pizza and tacos - with lots of hot sauce!
If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pizza
Jeranant "Jay"
Scheduling Coordinator
Name: Jeranant
Hometown: Long Beach, CA.
Role at Tammy N. Tran, D.D.S., Inc.: Scheduling Coordinator
The first job I ever had: I worked as a receptionist at a medical office.
Why did you decide on the dental field? I was looking for a new experience, a change.
Hobbies and Interests: I enjoy reading, painting, and DIY projects.
What is something people don’t know about you? I am very scared of large bodies of water. I almost drowned when I was younger.
What is your favorite food? Any pasta will do!
Where would you go if you could teleport anywhere in the world right now? Bora Bora
Gloria
Office Manager
Name: Gloria
Hometown: Lynwood, CA.
Role at Tammy N. Tran, D.D.S., Inc.: Director of Operations
The first job I ever had: I worked as a server at 50’s themed diner Johnny Rockets.
Why did you decide on the dental field? I loved my dentist as a child. He and his team had a fun relationship and thought it was a good mix of fun and helping people.
Hobbies and Interests: I enjoy reading books, interior design, and, when I can, binge-watch TV series.
What is something people don’t know about you? Most people don’t know I’m an introvert disguised as an extrovert. It's exhausting!
What is your favorite food? I love Asian cuisine- it's sweet, savory, with great textures. Just add a ton of chili paste.
What’s your biggest irrational phobia and why? Driving on cliffside roads! My intrusive thoughts get the best of me.
Nadine
Dentist / Dental Hygienist
Name: Nadine
Hometown: Manila, Philippines.
Role at Tammy N. Tran, D.D.S., Inc.: Dentist with a focus on dental hygiene
The first job I ever had: A TV commercial AD (14 years old) for Soda Pop.
Why did you decide on the dental field? I always enjoyed science and work well with my hands.
Hobbies and Interests: Music, Art, and Politics.
What is something people don’t know about you? I will keep that info to myself.
What is your favorite food? Mediterranean cuisine.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be? The ability to fly!
Eddy
Receptionist
Name: Eddy
Hometown: South Gate, CA
Role at Tammy N. Tran, D.D.S.: Receptionist
The first job I ever had: Forever 21
Why did you decide on the dental field? I wanted to expand my horizons since I already had experience in the medical field.
Hobbies and Interests: I like to dance and am a bit of a film geek.
What is something people don’t know about you? People don’t know that I was on a soccer team for three years and a swim team for seven.
What is your favorite food? My favorite food is Mexican, I especially enjoy pozole.
What is the worst fashion decision you ever made? Skinny jeans. Need I say more?
Sahar H.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Name: Sahar
Hometown: Benicia, CA
Role at Tammy N. Tran, D.D.S.: Registered Dental Hygienist
Why did you decide on the dental field? The dental office can be scary and vulnerable. I wanted to help create a safe space.
Hobbies and Interests: Reading, roller skating, lying down in the sun. I < 3 cats.
What is something people don’t know about you? I was born in North Carolina at Duke Hospital.
What is your favorite food? Sushi!
If you would be reincarnated as any animal, which would you choose? Octopus! Because they have eight arms and three hearts. I have three
hearts, so I just need six more arms to be the most efficient and
love-filled being. :)
