Meet Our Los Gatos Dental Team
Helping You Smile Brighter Than Ever Before
Our Los Gatos dental team here at Cristina Herrera, DDS firmly believes that every smile deserves careful attention, personalized care, and positive reinforcement. Whether you need a new dental home to keep your oral health in tip-top shape, or you’re looking to improve your smile and restore it to all of its former glory, rest assured that we’re more than willing to help!
TJ, Front Desk
TJ is part of our dedicated front desk team. With a background shaped by his own four-year experience with braces, TJ understands the impact a great smile can make and loves helping patients leave the office feeling happy and confident.
Originally from San Jose, TJ enjoys spending time with friends and family, and he's passionate about music, frequently attending hip-hop and R&B festivals. A true travel enthusiast, he’s always ready for new adventures—even solo ones.
Samantha, Registered Dental Hygienist
Samantha has been in dentistry for over 10 years and likes that she has the opportunity to meet so many different people within our community as well as make a positive impact on their lives. After beginning her career as a dental assistant, she went on to graduate with her hygiene degree from Carrington College. Now, she takes dozens of hours of continuing education every year to stay on the cutting edge of dentistry.
Coming to us from Salem, OR, Samantha has a teenager and an orange tabby cat waiting for her at home, and she enjoys her free time hiking, camping, fishing, and attending various concerts and festivals. Fun fact: She can play the piano, violin, and guitar!
Bianca, Registered Dental Hygienist
Bianca's career in dentistry impressively spans over 25 years. She started in a dental assisting program before deciding to pursue dental hygiene and hasn't looked back. Today, she's just a California girl who likes cleaning dirty teeth! What she enjoys most about her role is getting to know each unique patient on a personal level during their visits.
When Bianca isn't busy at work, you can typically find her relaxing at home, hanging out with family around town, traveling (especially when she can use her passport), trying new foods and wines, and going to various concerts and sporting events.
Stephanie, Dental Assistant
Stephanie has been a part of the dental world for over a decade, helping patients achieve their ideal smiles along the way. She received her dental assistant training through Silicon Valley Career Technical Education.
Being very family-oriented, Stephanie is happy to work alongside her sister, Kennia, who is at our front desk! She also has a young son that takes up most of her free time. When she can, she likes to read and watch anime, try new foods, and do her own pedicures and manicures.
Angelica, Dental Assistant
Angelica has been working in dentistry since 2020 and is passionate about helping patients feel comfortable from the moment they walk through the door. After completing the Dental Assisting program at Carrington College, she gained experience working in several dental offices before joining Dr. Cristina Herrera's team. Her favorite part of her role is creating a warm, welcoming environment and building lasting relationships with patients so every visit feels as positive and stress free as possible.
Originally from San Jose, Angelica comes from a close knit family with three siblings, and her parents are originally from the Philippines. Outside the office, she enjoys attending concerts and music festivals, especially electronic dance music events, spending time with her energetic Corgi, and playing soccer or fetch. She also loves exploring scenic viewpoints around the South Bay and meeting new people. Fun fact: one of her TikTok videos went viral, earning more than 1.7 million views.