Meet our Smile Team
Precious
Precious
Registered Dental Hygienist
Precious is a gentle and thorough dental hygienist who enjoys helping patients feel at ease during their visits. She takes pride in educating patients about their oral health and creating a comfortable, stress-free experience. Outside of work, Precious loves spending time with her family and playing sports such as sand volleyball and basketball.
Heidy
Precious
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Originally from Cuba and fluent in both English and Spanish, I love connecting with a diverse variety of patients to ensure they feel comfortable and understood. I am a dedicated dental assistant who is passionate about dentistry, working hard every day toward my dream career of becoming a dental hygienis
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Originally from Cuba and fluent in both English and Spanish, I love connecting with a diverse variety of patients to ensure they feel comfortable and understood. I am a dedicated dental assistant who is passionate about dentistry, working hard every day toward my dream career of becoming a dental hygienist while being part of a wonderful, supportive team. Outside the clinic, I divide my time between studying, exploring new places in Colorado and watching movies with my husband, or enjoying a family barbecue at my parents' house.
Gina
Gina
Dental Assistant
As someone who experiences dental anxiety herself, Gina strives to ensure every patient receives a calm, comforting experience with a gentle touch. Whether you need a hand to hold, a friendly ear to listen, or someone to guide you through a deep-breathing exercise, Gina is there to help. When not comforting patients, Gina
Dental Assistant
As someone who experiences dental anxiety herself, Gina strives to ensure every patient receives a calm, comforting experience with a gentle touch. Whether you need a hand to hold, a friendly ear to listen, or someone to guide you through a deep-breathing exercise, Gina is there to help. When not comforting patients, Gina can usually be found curled up on the couch with her cat Donna, playing video games or working in her workshop on various crafts. She enjoys the warm, inviting atmosphere of the team and hopes to make your trip to the dentist a highlight of your day.
Riah
Valerie
Valerie
Receptionist
Riah welcomes every patient with a smile and keeps our schedule running smoothly. She has a background in customer service and a gift for making people feel grounded and relaxed. She is also a master of multitasking and creating meaningful conversations. Outside the office, Riah is an avid reader, binger of TV shows and movi
Receptionist
Riah welcomes every patient with a smile and keeps our schedule running smoothly. She has a background in customer service and a gift for making people feel grounded and relaxed. She is also a master of multitasking and creating meaningful conversations. Outside the office, Riah is an avid reader, binger of TV shows and movies, and a fur mom to a dog, Sirius, and two cats, Jazzy and Iroh. Riah loves being part of a team that values kindness, laughter and compassion.
Valerie
Valerie
Valerie
Treatment Coordinator
Valerie brings over 20 years of extensive dental front-office and administrative experience to our team. She specializes in helping patients fully understand their out-of-pocket costs and treatment needs. Her goal is to ensure every patient feels confident and supported before they even step into the dental chair. O
Treatment Coordinator
Valerie brings over 20 years of extensive dental front-office and administrative experience to our team. She specializes in helping patients fully understand their out-of-pocket costs and treatment needs. Her goal is to ensure every patient feels confident and supported before they even step into the dental chair. Outside of the office, Valerie loves hiking Colorado's beautiful trails, practicing yoga, reading, and spending quality time with her family.
Talisa
Office Coordinator
Born and raised in Colorado, I have over 10 years of experience in the dental field and am passionate about helping others achieve their best oral health. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and creating positive experiences for those I serve. Outside of work, I enjoy spend
Office Coordinator
Born and raised in Colorado, I have over 10 years of experience in the dental field and am passionate about helping others achieve their best oral health. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and creating positive experiences for those I serve. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring the outdoors, and making the most of Colorado’s beautiful landscapes. Whether at work or in my personal life, I value building meaningful connections and helping others whenever I can.
Karla
Practice Advisor
With over 30 years in the dental field, Karla brings warmth, precision, and a deep commitment to patient care. After a brief detour into medical administration, she returned to dentistry—her true professional passion. At Havana Street Dental, Karla thrives in her role, especially working alongside Dr. Mitchell, whose compa
Practice Advisor
With over 30 years in the dental field, Karla brings warmth, precision, and a deep commitment to patient care. After a brief detour into medical administration, she returned to dentistry—her true professional passion. At Havana Street Dental, Karla thrives in her role, especially working alongside Dr. Mitchell, whose compassion and leadership inspire her daily. Karla is known for her attention to detail, her genuine connections with patients, and her eagerness to support both the team and those they serve. A lifelong learner with a love for psychology and reading, she’s also a devoted animal advocate, especially for those without homes. Outside the office, Karla and her husband share a mission to help others—he is currently abroad supporting children and families in need, a reflection of the values they live by.