Meet the Team
DeAnn
Office Manager/Financial Administrator
DeAnn has been in orthodontics since 1992 and joined Dr. Nakamura’s team in 1997 as his Office Manager. Before moving to California, DeAnn was a back office orthodontic chairside assistant and treatment coordinator. Having the knowledge of working in all facets of orthodontics, she helps with the management and day-to-day operation of the practice as well as the accounting and fiscal management. She thrives on the integrity of the practice and could never see herself doing anything else.
Originally from Asheville, North Carolina, DeAnn moved to Orange County in 1997. DeAnn lives in Orange County with her 5 parrots. With her free time, she enjoys baking, shopping and taking care of her parrots.
Michelle
Scheduling Coordinator/Front Office Administrator
Michelle joined Dr. Nakamura’s team in 2006 as the scheduling coordinator and office assistant. She has over 18 years working closely with children and enjoys interacting with patients and their parents to help patients achieve confidence through their beautiful smiles.
Michelle is a rare native from Orange County and lives with her husband Joe of 16 years. They are in the process of adopting a little girl from China. She spends her free time scrapbooking, spending time with her family and camping.
Liz
Orthodontic Back Office Assistant
Liz has been in orthodontics since 2002 and joined our practice in 2006 where she assists the doctor to achieve the best possible smile for her patients. Liz’s favorite part of orthodontics is seeing the end results and seeing them smile!
Born in Ohio, Liz was raised in Orange County. She is one of 7 children in her close knit family. Liz is very involved with her church where she spends most of her spare time. She is active in the choir and loves coordinating her youth group activities.
Gloria
Orthodontic Back Office Assistant
Gloria has been an orthodontic assistant since 2002. She joined Dr. Nakamura’s team in 2004 She loves watching beautiful smiles emerge! She appreciates the honesty and integrity of the practice, mostly Dr. Nakamura’s care about delivering the best possible treatment and service to his patients and parents.
A native from Puebla, Mexico, Gloria has been in Orange County since 1994. She loves nature walks and spending time with her family and friends.
Maria
Orthodontic Back Office Assistant
Maria joined Dr. Nakamura’s practice in 2005. After an internship with our office, she was asked to join our team. She is grateful for the opportunity to work with Dr. Nakamura and is always eager to learn something new. She has a great time working with the talented team and friendly patients.
Maria is originally from Sinaloa, Mexico, she moved to Orange County in 1996 where she spends her free time taking care of her family. She enjoys watching movies and having fun with her nieces and nephews. In her spare time, she cooks and enjoys being outdoors.
Lauren
Sterilization Assistant
Originally a patient of our office, Lauren was asked to join our team in 2006 to become a sterilization assistant during the after school hours. Being a responsible patient in braces, we knew she would do a great job. She sterilizes all the instruments and is in charge of all lab duties throughout the day.
A native of Georgia, Lauren moved to California with her family in 2001. She is currently a freshman in college pursuing a teaching degree. She enjoys spending time with her friends and going to the movies.
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