Meet Our Dental Team – Orem, UT
Our Kind, Knowledgeable Staff
From our hardworking dental hygienists and assistants to our friendly front desk staff, there are many individuals at Frandsen Dental of Orem working together to make sure that you have a positive dental experience. If you have any questions or concerns about your care, one of our team members will be glad to help! On this page, you can learn more about our team before you call us for an appointment.
Daniela, Receptionist
Daniela hails from Costa Mesa. She received her dental training as part of the Coastline Regional Occupational Program. She fully embraces having the chance to assist patients in pursuing the smiles of their dreams!
Daniela’s family includes her mom, her dad, her older sister, her two older brothers, and her two nieces. Outside of the office, she can often be found reading, dancing, and traveling.
Denise, Dental Assistant
Denise is a native of Orem. She has experience in general dentistry, and she has also spent a few months working for an orthodontist. She wants all of our patients to be able to enjoy their smiles instead of being embarrassed by them.
Denise’s parents are from Mexico, and she has three younger brothers. She loves having the chance to try new foods, and she watches all kinds of documentaries. She also likes to have her nails done, go to concerts, and spend time with her loved ones. She is proud to say she has never gotten a speeding ticket or any other sort of ticket!
Maritza, Receptionist
Maritza is originally from Provo. She greatly enjoys being part of our team as a receptionist, and she always loves having the chance to get to know our patients better.
Maritza has five siblings: one sister and four brothers. She really loves cats, and she often journals and paints in her spare time.
Debbie, Dental Hygienist
Debbie’s hometown is West Jordan. Her dental career spans over 30 years and includes experience in dental hygiene and community health. She is certified in the use of a diode laser. When asked what her favorite part of the job was, she said that it was meeting people and helping them restore their dental health and well-being.
Debbie has two married daughters as well as two granddaughters. She loves life and people, and she spends a lot of time socializing and performing community service. Her hobbies include biking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, aerobics, strength training, and gardening.
Jessica, Insurance Coordinator
Jessica is proud to call herself a native of Utah. She has been in the dental field for over a decade. She is X-ray certified and has CPR training. She values having the chance to change other lives for the better one smile at a time.
Jessica has a daughter and is the owner of a golden retriever. She is very passionate when it comes to traveling and trying new foods around the world. She cares about staying active and often works out at the gym. She also often likes to go RZR riding. One fun fact about her is that she actually runs her own business doing eyelash extensions!
Kassidy, Dental Hygienist
Kassidy grew up in Heber, UT, and loves being part of our passionate team. Her favorite part of her job is working within a caring environment while getting to meet new people and creating strong relationships. She studied at Utah Valley University before earning her license as a dental hygienist through the Utah College of Dental Hygiene. She used to work as a general dentistry assistant as well as an implant specialist assistant for three years before coming to our group.
Kassidy enjoys spending time with her family whenever she isn’t at the office. Together, they love mountain biking and snowmobiling, which she learned when she was just six years old! She also likes hiking, running, and boating when she gets the chance. She was married in 2022 and spends much of her time with her husband and their two dogs.
Kristy, Office Manager
Originally from Mexico, Kristy considers Orem as her second hometown and loves helping patients in her community reach their smile goals. She has well over a decade of experience in dentistry and truly enjoys seeing the transformations that happen at our practice. She also likes walking people through their dental insurance benefits and how to maximize their plans so they can receive essential care while saving in the long run. She studied at Ameritech College and earned her dental assisting certification. Kristy later moved to the front office and then to insurance coordinator before becoming our office manager.
At home, Kristy loves spending time with her husband, their children, and their lively pet dogs. On the weekends, she enjoys being a full-time mom watching her kids play soccer, hanging out outside, and checking out new movies. One fun fact: since she lived in Mexico until she was 12, she enjoys helping patients whose first language is Spanish.
Yesenia, Regional Manager
Yesenia’s main goal is to help our team members grow and thrive, and it’s always fulfilling to see them evolve as the years go by! She started her career by graduating from Advantage Dental Assisting School and has previous experience as a financial coordinator and office manager.
Yesenia and her husband, Eddie, have two beautiful kids, and they love to take trips to the park, the zoo, the aquarium, and the great outdoors whenever they can.