Meet Our Team
Our friendly, dedicated, and energetic team is committed to working with you and your family to create a positive experience every time you visit our practice.
We welcome you with warm smiles to our practice!
Alissa
Registered Dental Assistant
Nearly ten years ago, I joined Silicon Valley Dental Care as an intern and was lucky enough to join the team as a dental assistant. I work alongside Dr. Hatzke with patient care, do lab work, instruct patients on their procedures, and generally maintain the flow of the office. I feel so fortunate to work with such an amazing dentist. In addition to being kindhearted and caring, he’s also an amazing teacher. At home, I have a loving husband, a wonderful daughter, and another on the way! We also have a cute little puppy to keep us company. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family and friends.
Brittany
Registered Dental Assistant
I assist Dr. Hatzke during many of our patients’ procedures, take X-rays, administer our in-office whitening, design and make CEREC® crowns, and set up rooms for patient appointments. I completed my internship in this office in 2007 and joined our team after graduation. Working here has provided so many learning opportunities, and I’ve gotten to see some amazing smile makeovers at the gentle and caring hand of Dr. Hatzke. I’m very excited to be married in September of 2012. In my free time I love to be outdoors and run, hike, play sports, and relax at the beach.
Gail
Registered Dental Hygienist, Office Manager, Bookkeeper
I am responsible for providing preventive and maintenance hygiene care to keep our patients’ teeth and smiles healthy. I also educate patients in the best methods and tools for home care, so that they can achieve and maintain their oral health for a lifetime. I graduated from Foothill College’s Dental Hygiene program in 1975 and helped my husband, Dr. Martin Hatzke, open the practice in 1981. I have always loved working with people. Many of my patients have become friends over the years and I look forward to seeing them for every visit! I am always amazed when I can pass on information that improves the quality of my patients’ oral health and more. Together, Marty and I have raised three wonderful sons, Nicholas, Matthew, and Trevor. We love to travel, cook, and garden together, and maybe play a little golf as well.
Monica
Registered Dental Hygienist
I began working in as a registered dental assistant in an orthodontic practice in 1988 and joined Dr. Hatzke in 2006, right after passing my dental hygiene boards. The gentle hygiene care I provide our patients is designed to make their mouth and teeth as healthy as possible. Most importantly, I help educate my patients on how to establish and maintain good oral health. I have a true passion for dental hygiene! I get to make a difference in my patients’ lives every day and create lasting friendships with them as well. I am constantly challenged by Dr. Hatzke to be the best dental hygienist I can be. I married my high school sweetheart and together we enjoy traveling, watching movies, and trying new activities and foods!
Nancy
Financial and Insurance Coordinator
At Silicon Valley Dental Care, I do just about everything around the office except assisting. It is my goal to help make dentistry affordable for our patients so they can achieve the smile they desire. I also want to help our patients understand and maximize their dental benefits so their dental treatment is as affordable as possible. Our patients are such interesting individuals, and I enjoy chatting with them about their family, vacations, or just about life in general! I feel very fortunate to have spent almost my entire career with such an amazing dentist. Dr. Hatzke treats all of his staff and patients as family. I have been married for 32 fabulous years. My husband and I have two sons who mean the world to us and three grandchildren who I love more than anything.
Shelly
Appointment Coordinator
I’m one of the first people our patients meet when they come into the office. I work at our front desk where I coordinate our doctor’s and hygienists’ appointments, post daily treatment plans, and schedule appointments. My dental career began in 1984, and in 1998 I joined Dr. Hatzke and his team. I’ve truly enjoyed working with my coworkers and our patients over the last 14 years, as well as with Dr. Hatzke, who treats us all like family. In my free time, I like to travel to sunny tropical places, read, cook, and eat. I also enjoy taking long walks on beautiful San Jose days.