Our Team
Mary Smith, DDS
Dr. Mary Smith grew up in the countryside north of Davis, California. She is a graduate of U. C. Davis with a B.S. degree in Physiology. Dr. Smith received her DDS in 1995 from University of the Pacific. While attending UOP she was elected into Tau Kappa Omega, the dental Honors society.
Following graduation, Dr. Smith was further honored as a member of the faculty and teaching staff of UOP, while serving Lamorinda and Walnut Creek as an associate dentist.
During the fall of 2000, Dr. Smith established her private practice in Orinda. Based on her extensive ongoing education as well as superb quality care for her patients, the non-profit Consumer Research Council awarded Dr. Smith the distinction of being one of America’s Top Dentists.
Her professional memberships include CDA, ADA, and CCDS. She is Invisalign Certified with an emphasis in Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry.
Dr. Smith lives in Orinda with her husband. They have four grown children. They enjoy family time activities and traveling together. She takes pride in family dentistry, educating her patients, and employing cutting edge techniques with optimum attention to detail and patient care.
Cecelia Thomas, DDS
Dr. Thomas is a general dentist focusing on Cosmetic, Family, and all phases of Restorative Dentistry.
She stays current with the latest techniques, attending courses on a continuing basis and seeking out premier educators.
Dr. Thomas, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry in 1978 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. She was awarded a United States Health Service Scholarship which requires the candidate to work in a dentally underserved community of the United States. She served the communities of Detroit, Michigan and rural Romulus, Michigan.
Upon completion of her service Dr. Thomas migrated to the West Coast and initially associated in Daly City and Vallejo, California until in 2001 she became an associate in the practice of Dr. Mary Smith.
Dr. Thomas lives in Benicia and enjoys hiking, gardening, and cross country skiing.
Ena M., DA
Ena has been a DA since 2016 after completing the Dental Assistant program at Heald College in Concord. Born and raised in El Salvador, Ena has been living in Antioch/Pittsburg ever since she was 12 years old. Ena enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and enjoying life.
Julie, L., RDA
Julie has been an RDA since 1991 after completing the Dental Assisting program at City College of San Francisco. Born in San Francisco and raised in Daly City, Julie recently moved to Concord to escape the fog. Outside of the office Julie enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to concerts, being outdoors, and traveling.
Eliana H., DA
Hi, my name is Eliana, but everyone calls me Ellie. I’m proud to say I love working with the “Dream Team” because we treat each other like family. The amount of teamwork I see between us is fascinating. In addition, I learn new and interesting things from the patients, so I enjoy interacting with them. There is always a joy to see them satisfied after their visit to the office.
During weekends I enjoy being with my family. We like to watch movies and go for walks and hikes On Sundays we give thanks to the Lord and ask guidance for the rest of the week.
Gloria H., RDA
Hello, I’m Gloria, an RDA with over 25 years dental experience. I enjoy helping families on their dental journeys. Happy to be a part of this great team and following in my mother’s footsteps, as she worked here several years ago with the doctors.
I’m a proud wife, mother of five, and grandmother of three.
We love outdoor activities, cooking, and making beautiful memories together.
Lori N., RDH
As a dental professional I have over 25 years of dental experience. While earning my B.A. at Cal State Chico, I worked part time with a Periodontist as well as an Oral Surgeon. After being accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, CA, I worked part time with an orthodontist. I returned to Contra Costa County after completion of the Dental Hygiene Program, where most of my career has been spent in General Dentistry. As a Dental Hygienist, I consider the field as a lifelong learning process where I give genuine care to each person I treat. With enthusiasm, I encourage patients to discover, harness, and develop their abilities to take the best care of their teeth and maintain a healthy, bright, and beautiful smile for a lifetime.