Our Team

Diana Ohanesian
Front Office Administrator and Treatment Coordinator

Diana grew up in Cerritos and has been a smiling face in Dr. Azling’s front office since 1997. She started her career in dentistry as a dental assistant in 1991 and after a few years, she realized she preferred working in the front office. Providing outstanding customer service with compassion is what Diana loves most about her job, and she especially enjoys helping the fearful patients by making them feel comfortable. Diana enjoys listening to country music, traveling, and taking river trips with her husband, Mike, and son, Timothy.

Jenny Nauta
Front Office Receptionist and Hygiene Coordinator

Jenny was born in Guam and moved to Southern California as a 15 year-old girl. She started at Dr. Azling’s office in 2007 as a part-time file clerk working behind the scenes. Because Jenny quickly proved herself as a hard worker and strong team player, she earned herself a full-time front office position in a very short time. Jenny loves the friendship and camaraderie she feels at Dr. Azling’s office, and it’s her friendly smile that patients first see when walking in the door. Jenny is proud of her husband, Ken, who has served in the US Marine Corps since 1990 and is now enjoying retired life. Has two adult children Kenny and Marissa. She enjoys spending time with her grandson Grayson.

Isabel Alvarado
Front Office Receptionist and Hygiene Coordinator

Isabel attended Cerritos College where she graduated from the Dental Assisting Program. She began her career as a dental assistant, and after 17 years transitioned into the front office. She has managed multiple dental offices and studied Dental Management in Florida. Isabel has enjoyed participating in mission trips to Haiti where she assisted in providing dental care to impoverished communities. She found these trips to be very humbling and rewarding experiences. Isabel loves spending her free time with family, especially her daughter Alyssa, and having brunch with her close friends. She is also a big Dodger fan. Isabel has been an asset to Team Azling since 2019.

Lisa Domine
Registered Dental Hygienist

Lisa Domine is a southern California native. She graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at Pasadena City College in 1999 and has been practicing ever since. She loves being a hygienist and giving her patients the best care she can. Since 2010, Lisa has sat on the board for the non-profit organization Tongan Alliance of America, which promotes education and cultural preservation within the Pacific Island community. Outside of work, Lisa loves spending time with her (large) family, playing volleyball, and travelling anywhere and everywhere! By far her favorite vacation spot has been Tahiti, but there are still plenty of destinations left on her bucket list.

Jackie Arceo
Registered Dental Hygienist

Jackie, a Southern California native, is a double Trojan. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern California in Dental Hygiene in 2019, followed by her Master’s degree in Community Oral Health in 2021. During her time in dental hygiene, Jackie was heavily involved in community dentistry and travelled throughout California and internationally to provide dental care to underserved communities. Jackie joined Dr. Azling’s hygiene team in 2021. She is part of the Community Dental Health board for the Los Angeles Dental Hygienists’ Society. In her spare time, Jackie loves spending time with her husband, Irv, her son, Sebastian, and her three fur babies, Rocco, Bailey and Sza. She is a HUGE Rams fan.

Natalia Schaper
Registered Dental Hygienist

Natalia started her career in dentistry as a dental assistant in 2010. After realizing that patient care was her passion, she decided to pursue a degree in Dental Hygiene. Natalia graduated with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2017, followed by her Master’s Degree in Public Health in 2018. Natalia is a very enthusiastic person who enjoys fostering relationships with her patients. She is very passionate about educating her patients on their oral hygiene, ensuring they have all the tools and resources they need to maintain a robust oral cavity and overall systemic health. In her free time, Natalia enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her husband, Kyle, her daughter, Nazare, and her family and friends.

Adriana Serna
Registered Dental Hygienist

Adriana has been in the dental field since 1999. She started out as a front office administrator and realized her true passion was in the clinical setting instead. Adriana received her Bachelor’s Degree from West Coast University in 2017 and in 2019 received her Master’s Degree in Public Health. She loves educating and bringing awareness of oral health to all her patients. In her free time, Adriana loves cooking for her husband, Paul, and her son, Malachai, and spending as much time as possible with them.

Emily Diaz
Registered Dental Hygienist

Emily discovered her passion for dentistry in 2012 during her undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley. She volunteered as a dental assistant at a non-profit organization, working primarily with the homeless population and advocating for oral health as a fundamental human right. She then developed an interest in dental craftsmanship while working at a dental lab where she learned about the intricate details involved in perfecting smiles and optimizing dental function for patients. These experiences coupled with guidance from mentors inspired her to pursue a second Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from USC. Emily thrives on the immediate results of therapeutic and preventative dentistry and is committed to promoting overall patient wellness. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, outdoor activities like camping and hiking, and spending time with her family.

Feli Ruth Ramirez
Registered Dental Assistant

Feli gives credit for her interest in dentistry to growing up with a crooked cuspid tooth that stuck out every time she smiled. As evident from her beautiful smile, Feli’s crooked tooth is gone, but her passion for helping patients achieve healthy smiles is alive and well. Feli has been a cherished assistant for Dr. Azling since February 2001, and her dedication and proficiency has led her to become the back office team leader as well as our OSHA Compliance Coordinator. Feli’s motto is “Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, and give thanks for your blessings every day.”

Lupe Sepulveda
Registered Dental Assistant

Lupe became interested in dentistry after having a great experience with braces for two years. She graduated from the Bryman college in 1992 and then completed continuing education at the University of The Pacific for cosmetic reconstruction, restorative veneers, and implant dentistry. Lupe has been by Dr. Azling’s side since March 2006 and continues to be a remarkable ambassador of his practice. Lupe enjoys staying fit with zumba, yoga, weight-training, and golfing with her husband, Jimmy. She loves to karaoke and her favorite movie is “Family Man” which makes her cry every time.

Amie Vinco
Registered Dental Assistant

Amie was born and raised in the Phillipines and received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Medicine at the Centro Escobar University in Manila in 1998. She moved to California after graduation and started working as a dental assistant in 1999. Amie became a Registered Dental Assistant in 2006 and joined Dr. Azling’s team in April 2011. Amie says her favorite part of working at Dr. Azling’s office is being part of a great team of caring, talented professionals where she can share her knowledge and skills and be appreciated for a job well done. In her free time, Amie enjoys “foodie trips”, cooking, hanging out with friends, getting massages, and watching sunsets at the beach.

Belinda Patricio
Registered Dental Assistant

Belinda is a Southern California native. She attended Cerritos College and has been a Registered Dental Assistant since 2010. She loves preparing patients for a comfortable dental experience and assisting Dr. Azling, Dr. Paco, and Dr. Dai in making beautiful, healthy smiles. and. When she began working at Dr. Azling’s office, she was impressed with all the state-of-the-art equipment and orderly protocols, but most of all, she loved the caring, family environment. Belinda is a mother of two and loves spending time with her family and friends. In her spare she likes being outdoors, reading and traveling.

Brittanye Alvarez
Registered Dental Assistant

Brittanye has always been interested in healthcare and started dental assisting in her junior year of high school after completing an ROP program. In 2021, she became a Registered Dental Assistant. Brittanye is very valuable on Dr. Azling’s team as a true rover….when she’s not assisting the doctors, you’ll see her in the front office assisting patients as well as in the hygiene rooms supporting the hygienists, In her free time Brittanye enjoys completing Disney puzzles and seeking thrills through roller coasters, skydiving, and underground water caves!