Luz Nunez, DA

Practice Coordinator/Dental Assistant

Luz joined our office in January of 2011, upon graduating from Fortis College in Phoenix.  Over the years, she has functioned as Lead Dental Assistant, Practice Receptionist and Insurance Coordinator. She has been an important part in keeping the team strong through her commitment and versatility. During the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Luz was instrumental in keeping our office up and running.  This allowed our patients access to our team, despite Government shut-downs.  Her fluent Spanish-speaking skills also make her a very critical member of the team.  Luz is one of the most committed and dependable team members we have ever had at our office, and we value her tremendously for that but don't let her quiet nature fool you.  She is an incredibly funny person and a down-to-earth personality. 

When she's not at the office, Luz enjoys going hiking, shopping, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

When asked:  "What's your favorite holiday?" , she responds, "Thanksgiving, because you get a 4-day weekend!"

Samantha Reyes

Bookkeeping/Marketing

Samantha is Dr. Reyes' "mini-me" who joins our practice in a full time capacity during the summers in order to help us expedite administrative, front office and marketing projects.  Under the guidance of Dr. Reyes and office staff, she aids in completing all those projects that seem to get away from us including data entry, bookkeeping, data analysis, reports, filing, and patient recall.  Miss Samantha once planned on becoming a veterinarian but is now seriously considering following in her mother's footsteps in becoming a dentist and business owner. Her experience with us will serve her well as she lays down a foundation for her future.

Samantha enjoys sports, reading, writing stories, dancing and spending time with friends and family.  She is involved in Club and Varsity swimming, Varsity Ballroom, Winter Guard, National Honor Society, and Math Team.  She enjoys horseback riding and dreams of owning her own ranch some day.

When asked:  "Who's your favorite parent?" , she responds with a smile. :)

Jasmine "Jas" Carrasco, DA

Lead Dental Assistant

Jasmine joined our office, in May of 2021, as an Intern from Arizona College of Dental Assisting.  She served 300 hours prior to being offered a job with our team.  Her skills were so impressive that  Jasmine has remained as Dr. Reyes' primary chairside dental assistant from the first day of hire.  She is a hard worker and committed to her profession.  She is Dr. Reyes' clinical right hand and is in charge of the back-office team. She continues to expand on her knowledge through continued education alongside Dr. Reyes and through completion of advanced certifications. Jasmine understands Spanish fluently and is looking forward to practicing her speaking skills with our Spanish-speaking patients. 

Jasmine is a native of Arizona and is a Skyline High School graduate.  Outside of the office, Jasmine enjoys supporting organizations such as Autism Walk and Feed My Starving Children.  She also enjoys simply spending time with her friends and family, and relaxing on the weekends.

When asked, "What's your favorite food?", she responds, "My mom's cooking!" (wink!)

Tristan Schletter, DA

Dental Assistant

Tristan joined our team after completing her internship from Careington College.  Tristan is primarily responsible for sterilization, break-down and set-up of rooms. However, you may find her assisting the color with multiple procedures. 

 In her spare time, she loves the company of her friends. She loves going to the mall, the movies and simply enjoying her time with them. She has a new baby boy that is her entire world.

When asked, "What is your favorite thing to do?", she responds with "Spend time with my baby." 

Jamie Clauser, RDH

Dental Hygienist

Jamie joined our office in July 2021.  She was born and raised in California and moved to Arizona in 2020 to be closer to family.  With over 40 years experience in dentistry, Jamie has witnessed the many changes that have occurred in our profession.  She graduated with her Hygiene degree from Pasadena City College and is certified in, both , Arizona and California in Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide, Soft Tissue Curettage, CPR and Respirator Fit Testing and Training.

In her spare time, Jamie enjoys spending outdoor time with her son and his fiancée here in Arizona along with visiting her daughter, son-in-law and new grand-daughter in Colorado.

When asked, "What is your favorite part of being a Hygienist?"​, she responds, "The relationships I develop with my patients."

Morgan Reyes

Marketing and Graphic Designer

Morgan is Dr. Reyes' eldest daughter.  Shy and sweet, Morgan remains behind-the-scenes as our graphic artist. Morgan is Adobe Certified in Photoshop and Illustrator. She works on all graphic design projects that the practice may require.  When she's not busy doing this, she aids our team in any projects where extra help is needed. Morgan's plans are to attend medical school to become a Forensic Pathologist.  Being in our office, she gains career-relevant experience dealing with biohazardous waste and bloodborne pathogens, while becoming familiar with OSHA and HIPAA compliance.

Morgan enjoys reading, world-building, creative writing, spending time with her family and travel. Morgan is a 2021 National Hispanic Scholar, AP Scholar, National Honor Society member, a Hispanic Honor Society Member, and a Yale Global Scholar. She's #1 in the Senior Class and looks forward to University life.

When asked: "What is your favorite place that you have traveled to?" She responds, "Poland, because I was able to visit Auschwitz and Polish food is delicious!"

Dental Assisting Interns, DA

Our office is very proud to be partnered with Phoenix area dental assisting programs.  As part of their program requirements, each student needs to complete up to 300 clinical hours in a working dental office so that they can expand their skills.  We value our profession and enjoy having the opportunity to teach and train new dental professionals to a level of mastery and excellence that will allow them to be very competitive when they leave our office.  You can be assured that our interns will provide you with excellent care.  Schools are located in Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler, the East Valley and Central Phoenix.