About Us

What makes Dr. Risos unique is the way she thinks of patients. She treats you as she likes to be treated herself! She’ll check your blood pressure and your medical history at every appointment, and review the medications you’re getting from every doctor you’re seeing.

Dr. Risos wants to grow her practice the right way—not by using high-pressure tactics or by seeing patients in high volume. She is dedicated to providing the kind of quality care that patients want and need.

About Dr. Risos

Since graduating from dental school, Dr. Risos has devoted her life to learning the skills necessary to become an expert in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. She has completed the Cosmetic/Aesthetic continuum of courses at UCLA School of Dentistry as well as courses in implants, and occlusal equilibrium, and cosmetic digital imaging. In addition, Dr. Risos trained in endodontics with Dr. L. Stephen Buchanan, one of the leaders and innovators in this field of dentistry. She is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the San Diego Dental Society. Dr. Risos also travels with the staff to conventions and seminars to get more training to help keep her practice up to date on technology and procedures.

About Our Team Members

Elizabeth is one of our two dental assistants.  She prepares treatment rooms, sterilizes instruments, helps the doctor on various procedures and orders supplies.  She has been licensed for x-rays and for coronal polishing.  Elizabeth’s hobbies and interests include watching movies, reading, camping and spending time with family and friends.

In addition to her chairside duties as an assistant, Rosa is also an expert in digital imaging. She is in charge of our computer graphics capabilities including our digital smile makeover system. She graduated with a degree in dental assisting in 1997, and has enhanced her knowledge by graduating in computer graphics and digital imaging in 2004. She regularly attends American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry conferences and her local California Dental Association meetings. When she is not in the office, Rosa enjoys oil painting and digital art.

Janae manages our office, handling everything from scheduling appointments for our patients to billing, bookkeeping, and answering questions. For nine years prior to joining our practice, Janae worked as a consultant and manager for many dental practices. She is associated with the California Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Away from office work, Janae enjoys fishing, reading, and bike riding.