Meet The Team

Dr. Julita Patil is a native Californian and grew up right here in the Bay Area. She loves the area so much that she never really wandered off too far. After attending Ygnacio Valley High School, Dr. Patil graduated from UC Davis in 1994 with a degree in Biochemistry. From there, she went on to earn her Doctorate in Dental Surgery at UC San Francisco in 1998.

Dr. Patil is an active member of numerous reputable professional organizations such as the Contra Costa Dental Society, the California Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. She is an active board member of the Contra Costa Dental Society. Dr. Patil is also involved in the Partnership Implant Study Group, continuously advancing her education in the rapidly changing field of Dental Implants.

Dr. Mia Nguyen had a passion in dentistry ever since she was a little girl. She attended the University of California, Los Angeles for her undergraduate studies with a degree in Biology and earned her dental degree from the University of California, San Francisco. Her goal is to give her patients the best possible care to enrich their overall oral health while creating a comfortable and fun environment where her patients will feel like they are part of the family. On the weekends when she’s not practicing dentistry, you’ll find her rock climbing, skiing, or backpacking!

Registered Dental Assistant / Business Team

Christina has been with Dr. Patil since 2015, but that is only the tip of the iceberg of her vast dental experience since 2000. Christina loves being in the dental field because of the instant gratification that the patients receive. When she isn’t in the office, she enjoys watching her kids participate in sports, walking her two dogs, and spending time with her husband and kids.

Registered Dental Assistant / Business Team

After Dr. Patil expanded her office, Regina joined her team and has been with Dr. Patil for one year now. Regina has been in dentistry since 1997 that includes front and back-office training. Regina chose dentistry for her field of work because she loves to grow relationships with people while giving them the healthiest smile they can have. Dentistry has been a dream job for Regina since she was a young girl. Regina loves to travel on her days off, go camping, and spend time with her family.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Diane has been in dentistry since 1986 and joined Dr. Patil's team when she expanded in the Summer of 2018. Diane loves working as a hygienist because of the health care and education she brings to patients. Diane is constantly learning more to better her patients' knowledge about dentistry. When Diane isn't in the office, you can find her hula dancing, going to theater plays, and watching the Giants play.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Kathy has been in the dental field as a dental hygienist for many years. She joined Dr. Patil's team when Dr Patil took over Dr. Hamanaka's practice after he retired. Kathy loves the relationships she has formed with her patients over the years and caring for their dental health.
Kathy is married with 3 sons and 2 young granddaughters. When she isn't at work, she is enjoying hiking, biking, golfing and traveling.

Dental Assistant

I started my journey as a dental assistant in 2011 and enjoy helping people feel comfortable and confident with their smile. When I'm not in the office I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter, hiking to waterfalls, exploring National Parks and roadtripping through the states.

Dental Assistant

Leti has been in the dental field since 2020. She selected dentistry because she enjoys helping people feel confident with healthy smiles. When not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones and continuing her education.

Dental Assistant

Maria was born in Nicaragua and moved to the United States when she was two years old. She grew up in Martinez, CA and attended the Mount Diablo Adult Education for dental assistants program. After finishing in 2008 she worked in public health helping the underserved community for eleven years. In her spare time she enjoys camping, singing, and going to the beach with her three kids and husband.