Meet the Team

 

Destiney

Treatment Coordinator

Welcome to our office! I joined Dr. Chang’s team in 2016 after completing the Santa Clarita’s dental assisting program. I started working for Dr. Chang as an orthodontic assistant, and now you can see me up front as treatment coordinator. I love playing a role in creating new, confident smiles. Along with the rest of my team, I have our patients’ best interests at heart!

I am married and a mom of two beautiful children. Most of the time, my little girl and I will go on “mommy and me” dates, which involves visitning Starbucks, Target, and the movies. As a family, we enjoy painting and swimming on hot summer days.

Bryce

Patient Coordinator 

Hello! I am Dr. Chang's Patient Coordinator, I will take care of you when you first call our office fir the initial exam-ination to getting you when you arrive. I’m looking forward to getting to know you and am excited to see your new smile. am here to ensure the appointment process runs smoothly. In addition to answering phone calls and responding to emails, I schedule appointments, handle filing, and other front office tasks. I am happy to be working with a great doctor and team. Everyone is kind and fun to be around!

My two kids, Brody and Wren, keep me busy outside of work. We like to go to the beach, enjoy shopping at Target, and love visiting Disneyland. We also love to read books and enjoy outdoor activities.

Cristine

Orthodontic Assistant

I earned my degree in dental assisting in 1999 and have been fortunate enough to have spent my entire career so far with Dr. Chang. He is such a perfectionist and always puts his patients first. In addition to the fact that I work with an amazing team, I enjoy getting to know our patients on a personal level and seeing their smiles transform.

In my free time, I love being with my family. We enjoy camping, beach trips, and going fishing up in the Sierras. Our favorite thing to do is watch our son play baseball!

Kelly

Orthodontic Assistant

Welcome! I really enjoy building relationships with our patients and look forward to being part of your life during orthodontic treatment. I work in the clinic where I assist Dr. Chang with patient care, take X-rays, assist in making appliances, and track inventory and order supplies. It’s a good feeling to be part of a team that insists patient care comes first, always!

If I’m not at work I’m usually busy with family. I’m married and have two kids, both of whom play soccer, so I spend a lot of time at their games. I like to cook and enjoy family camping trips, too.

Emily

Orthodontic Assistant

Welcome! We will probably meet in the clinic, where I assist Dr. Chang with various procedures as he creates your new smile. I enjoy getting to know people and seeing how each person changes during treatment: I’m excited to do the same with you. I had braces when I was 12 and looked forward to my visits because the staff was so friendly and willing to answer my millions of questions. Now I’ll do the same for you! Dr. Chang is caring and understanding, and so is everyone in our office. We all want you to enjoy the process of achieving a beautiful smile!

My early years were spent in Burbank. I moved to Santa Clarita in 2010 and graduated from Saugus High School in 2016 and Santa Clarita School of Dental Assisting in 2020. I love working, but besides a life at the office, I love spending time hiking and going to the beach with my boyfriend and my Goldendoodle, Milo.

Melina

Orthodontic Assistant

Hello, I am currently attending school to become an orthodontist. It's going to be quite the journey but I'm so happy to be working here with such a great atmosphere. Learning from Dr. Chang has been such a privilege.  As a former patient of Dr. Chang, it is my honor helping others achieve their brighter smiles.

When I'm not in the office you can find me hanging out at the beach or shopping in Los Angeles with my friends. I also love to travel and see the world. Recently, I went to Spain and Italy and I can't wait to see where I decide to go next. 

Kathy

Business Manager

Hello and welcome! I enjoy meeting people and look forward to learning about your life and interests during your orthodontic journey. I oversee our marketing, social media outreach/engagement, and event planning, along with handling bookkeeping and other matters. My goal is the same as Dr. Chang and our team: providing you with the quality, personalized treatment you desire, and ensuring you achieve your most beautiful smile!

Family keeps me busy when I’m not at the office. Dr. Chang, who’s my husband, and I have a daughter, Adrienne, and a family dog, Bentley. I like playing poker and the piano, enjoy painting and scrapbooking, and love to travel, roller-skate, and volunteer for community activities.