Tricia Laguna
Financial Manager
Tricia is a Los Banos local with over 28 years in the dental field. She has been working for Dr. Seaton for 18 years. Tricia is an amazing resource for patients and our staff alike. Her friendly and compassionate personality brings joy to those around her while she keeps our front office running smoothly. One of her favorite things about her job is being able to meet new people. Tricia genuinely cares about patients and takes care of everyone like family.
Teresa Norman
Hygiene Coordinator
Another lifelong Los Banos local, Teresa has been with our practice for more than 8 years. She is consistently hard-working, organized, and most importantly driven by empathy for patients. Teresa loves being part of a team that brings happiness to people one smile at a time.
Sandra Valencia
Patient Concierge
Sandra was been living in Los Banos for over 12 years. She graduated from Institute for Business and Technology in 2008. Sandra has only been working in the dental field for a year but she has grown to love it and enjoys learning more everyday. One of Sandra’s favorite things about the job is to see patients’ joy after they have finished a successful treatment.
Darla Eslinger
Insurance Coordinator
Darla has lived in the Dos Palos area her entire life. She has been working in the dental field for over 50 years. Darla has worked for Dr. Seaton for 21 years. She is the mother of the office and loves to care for both the team and patients alike. Darla’s favorite thing about the office is the family atmosphere, especially with Dr. Seaton being her son-in-law. She enjoys working in a place where the team shares the same philosophy for dentistry and patient care.
Veronica Olivares
Registered Dental Assistant
Veronica has been a Registered Dental Assistant for 25 years and has been with Dr. Seaton for 21 of those years. She can be found taking great care of her patients and improving smiles. Veronica loves her dental team and knows how important it is to be passionate about teeth.
Ruby Lopez
Registered Dental Assistant
Ruby brings comfort to her patients as she helps them navigate to healthier, happier smiles. After more than 18 years with our practice, Ruby has forged relationships with her coworkers and countless patients. She loves watching patients’ smiles improve over the years. Ruby loves that she can come to work in a place that makes a positive difference in the world.
Celeste Lomas
Registered Dental Assistant
After being raised in Los Banos, Celeste selected Brightwood College for her education and joined our practice after completing her program and has been with us for over 6 years. Her friendly personality lends support to her coworkers and patients alike. Celeste enjoys giving confidence to patients and improving smiles so her patients can feel confident in themselves.
Michelle Erickson
Registered Dental Assistant
Michelle has dedicated a decade of her life to the dental field and is passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives. She graduated from Carrington College with an associate degree. Michelle aims to infuse joy and positivity into the dental experience. Her goal is to shed light on the significance of oral health and its vital connection to overall wellness.
Hannah Belasco
Dental Assistant
Hannah is yet another lifelong Los Banos resident and graduated from the Dental Assisting Institute in 2020. She has been with Dr. Seaton for over 4 years and continues to brighten the day of those around her with her bubbly personality. Hannah loves making patients feel better about their smiles and treasures the relationships that she has built while being a part of our dental practice.
Monica Tevis
Dental Assistant
Monica was born and raised in Los Banos. She graduated from Gurnick Academy Modesto in 2024. She strives to bring laughter and smiles to the office. Monica wants patients to have positive experiences and change their minds about dental offices.
Erin Lopez
Registered Dental Hygienist
Erin has been helping patients for more than 30 years and has been with Dr. Seaton for over 4 years. Erin’s focus is on the comfort of her patients, both emotional and physical, as well as the quality of her work. She loves the challenges that come with finding new ways to keep her patients happy and healthy. Erin loves creating personal connections with her patients.
Jenifer Ramires
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jenifer was raised in Chowchilla and has been working in the dental field for over 2 years. She enjoys teaching patients new ways to improve their hygiene. Jenifer strives to make patients comfortable and happy. One of the things Jenifer loves about her job is hearing the different life stories and interests of her patients.
Teresa Eslinger
Registered Dental Hygienist
Teresa was born and raised in Dos Palos. She graduated from Loma Linda University and has been working as a hygienist for 46 years and has been with Dr. Seaton for over 2 years. Teresa loves to meet new people and develop relationships with them. Her goal is to make patients feel like family so they can have the best visit possible.
Karina Mendez
Registered Dental Hygienist
Karina was raised in Los Banos and graduated from Carrington College in 2022. She began her career as a dental assistant where she fell in love with the field and has been working as a hygienist for over a year. Karina decided to become a hygienist to more effectively help patients and spread oral awareness. Karina’s top priority is to communicate comfort to her patients.