Meet the Staff

 
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Antonette McCaul, Office Manager

Antonette graduated from New Mexico State University with a degree in Business Administration and Economics. She started out in the medical field in Neurology, she then had an opportunity to enter the dental field and has been in dentistry ever since. Now in her 23rd year, she offers in depth expertise in assisting patients with benefits, billing questions, and general information. Dedicated to excellent customer service, Antonette strives to make each patient feel comfortable, respected, and valued. The most rewarding aspect of her career has been forming new friendships with both patients and team members, and is the reason she has remained in the dental field for so long.

Antonette worked with Dr. Le about 8 years ago and is happy to join her again at Wisteria Dental! She looks forward to building lasting relationships with the team and our patients.

Born and raised in Grants, NM, Antonette has been married to her husband, Adrian, for 29 years. She enjoys spending time with their daughter, Miranda, and grand-daughter, Lorelai. She also enjoys reading, sewing, and crochet.

 

Ashley Pena, Patient Care Coordinator

Ashley was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. She graduated from PIMA Medical Institute where she obtained both an Associate Degree and a Bachelor's Degree in healthcare administration. She was a medical assistant for seven years before entering the field of dentistry and then joining Dr. Le and the team at Wisteria Dental. Over her years in the healthcare field, Ashley has gained a great amount of experience in the administrative setting assisting patients with their scheduling and billing needs. She looks forward to creating lasting relationships with her colleagues and patients.

Outside of work, Ashley enjoys spending time with her fiance and 9 year-old son, going on mini road trips, and spontaneous visits to the arcades or movie theaters.

 
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Erica Vargas, RDH

Erica was born and raised in New Mexico and has been living in Rio Rancho for the past 4 years. She graduated from the University of New Mexico (UNM) with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2016 and then from UNM School of Medicine with a Bachelor of Sciene in Dental Hygiene in early 2019. Erica has multiple clinical experiences providing care at the UNM Student Dental Hygiene Clinic, the UNM Novitski Clinic, and the Kirtland Military Dental Clinic. She is proficient as well as proactive in staying up to date with all periodontal treatments recommended by the America Dental Association.

Erica values spending the time to get to know her patients, to understand their individual dental needs, and to share her knowledge on dental health. She is calm and compassionate, and strives to keep her patients comfortable during treatments. Erica has built the reputation of being gentle and is dedicated to providing every patient the best possible care.

In her free time, she enjoys being active outdoor, going to concerts, and playing the bass guitar.

 

Kelsey Aguirre, RDH

Kelsey was born in Pomdale, CA but grew up in Rio Rancho, NM. She graduated from University of New Mexico with her Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene in 2019. She received first place at the University of New Mexico Table Clinics and also received multiple awards during her dental hygiene education, including the Helen James Scholarship and the Colgate Student Total Achievement Recognition.

Kelsey loves her career as a dental hygienist and prides herself on offering the best care to her patients. It truly brings a smile to her face when she can help patients achieve their oral health goals. Kelsey has been practicing clinical dental hygiene since she graduated and is happy to be joining the team at Wisteria Dental.

In her spare time she enjoys watching movies with her husband, playing with her mini aussies, and practicing hot yoga. She also helps coach basketball and volleyball for Sandia View Academy.

 
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Jeremy Snider, RDA

Jeremy grew up in New Mexico and has lived in Rio Rancho his entire life. He graduated from PIMA Medical Institute and received his license as a Registered Dental Assistant in 2019. He was interested in becoming a dental assistant for the hands-on opportunities and the one-to-one patient interactions. Jeremy enjoys getting to know the patients while gaining advancements in the dental field. He plans to continue his dental education and aspires to one day become a dental hygienist. He was excited to join Dr. Le and her staff because of the friendly and welcoming environment. He believes he can learn a lot from Dr. Le, form lasting friendships with his co-workers, and provide a great dental experience to members of the community he grew up in.

Jeremy loves basketball and won a state championship in high school. When he is not watching the NBA, he enjoys snowboarding and playing games on his PC. Family is very important to Jeremy, he often hangs out with his two brothers, his mom, and his two dogs.

 
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Donna Martin, RDA

Donna has been a dental assistant with 40 years of experience. She was first introduced to dentistry by her grandfather, who was a dentist himself. She has experience as a dental lab technician, a dental office manager, and a registered dental assistant. Her love for dentistry, the opportunity for constant learning, and caring for all of her patients continue to keep her in the dental field. She is originally from the San Francisco Bay area but has been a resident of Rio Rancho for 20 years.

Outside of dentistry, you can find Donna spending time with her 21 year-old son, dancing, hiking, and caring for her two guinea pigs.

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Tarah Gabrys, RDA

Tarah grew up in Rio Rancho, NM, and is the oldest of seven siblings. Her love for dentistry led her to attending the PIMA Medical Institute. She wants to assist in giving patients confidence in their smiles as she loves smiling! She completed her externship at Wisteria Dental and then received her degree as a registered dental assistant. Learning and working with Dr. Le and her staff has been a rewarding experience and she is excited to be a part of the team.

She is the definition of a gym rat and loves working out. When she is not working, her adventurous spirit keeps her busy attending concerts, going on walks and hikes with her dog Tesla, and enjoying the great outdoors.