Meet Our Maplewood Dental Team
Get to Know Our Experienced, Amazing Team
Dr. Q is grateful to work alongside a team that collectively has decades of experience. As the beating heart of our practice, our Maplewood dental team has a reputation for being happy, cheerful people, and always uplifting patients and helping them feel right at home. You can learn more about our dental hygienists, front desk staff, and dental assistants by reading their short biographies below.
Leren, Office Manager
With a decade of experience in the dental field and counting, Leren is originally from Oceanside, CA, and she loves building lasting relationships with patients while caring for them and their loved ones. She started her journey as a patient care coordinator and worked her way into management roles. She feels very grateful that she has the opportunity and privilege to meet people from all walks of life and all age groups while helping to improve their smiles.
Away from the dental office, Leren lives with her fiancé and their two very curious pets named Tiger and Sylvester. She enjoys reading rom-coms, mysteries, and romance novels, as well as meditating, volunteering, cooking/eating new cuisines, baking all types of delicious desserts, and spending time with family. One fun fact about her is that her name is a perfect blend of her mother’s name and her aunt’s name.
Saida, Business Manager
Raised in Atlanta, GA, Saida is an amazing asset to our team, and she’s grateful to be able to work alongside a passionate group that cares about taking care of people. She loves being able to see people with dental anxiety, dislikes, and fears be transformed because of being in a comfortable and stress-free environment. Knowing that she plays a major role in this is very rewarding.
Saida studied at Tennessee State University and has experience in office management and administrative support. Away from the dental office, Saida loves being with her husband, Dr. Q, and their four children. She also enjoys working with the seniors and youth at her church, hand embroidering, listening to music with the windows down in the summer, and being present.
Victoria, Front Office / Dental Assistant
Victoria has been in love with dentistry since she was a little girl. She earned her dental education at Century College and has more than 20 years of dental experience. She’s always happy to help those in need!
Victoria has two grown children as well as a fur baby named Dakota. In her spare time, she likes to go hiking, biking, and kayaking.
Brandy, Licensed Dental Assistant
Originally from Minneapolis, Brandy graduated from the Dental Assisting program at Herzing University. She has also earned a Restorative Functions certification through the U of M. She’s happy to have a job that lets her help other people feel better about themselves.
Brandy is a married mother with four children. When she has the chance, she likes to go cruising. Outside of the dental office, she owns a salon, and she has created a non-profit organization geared toward children.
Bekah, Licensed Dental Assistant
Bio Coming Soon
Ciera, Registered Dental Hygienist
Originally from Apple Valley, Ciera loves creating strong and trusting relationships with her patients and educating them on their oral health. She studied at Normandale Community College to earn her license as a dental hygienist, and she works hard to expand her expertise and keep her skills sharp. With a strong focus on patient education and preventive care, she helps maintain healthy smiles in a comfortable and welcoming environment.
Outside of the office, Ciera loves traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. One fun fact about her is that she’s a twin!