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Philip and I have been married for almost 38 years. We have 2 grown children and 4 adorable dogs who keep us busy.
I started working as a dental assistant, many years ago, (don't ask how many) and when Philip bought the practice, I was roped into becoming the office manager, since I had experience.
In my spare time, I love going to the Rose Bowl Swap Meet, gardening, decorating our home, distressing and painting furniture.
So many of our patients have been coming to us since the beginning, and so many have become "part of our family".
Although dealing with insurance companies can sometimes be challenging and stressful, I love my job and couldn't imagine not being here with the staff and our treasured patients.
My name is Nicollete Martyn and I am Dr. Shindler's assistant. I have been part of the tema for 5+ years. Being an assistant for many years, this is a team I enjoy working with. When I'm not working, I enjoy cooking, reading, crocheting, and hiking. My family also keeps me busy! With three adult children - one daughter and twin boys - a 2 year old granddaughter life is never boring. I hope to continue working in the dental field for many years to come.
My first name is Jin Ju (two words), but sometimes people find it easier to call me Jin. I was born in South Korea, graduated from college in China, and moved to California where I attended Oxnard College to pursue my career in dental hygiene. As I have lived in different countries, I have witnessed that a person's smile is the universal expression of friendliness and happiness. Your oral hygiene is important to me, and my goal is to provide a positive revitalizing experience with a gentle touch so that you feel confident about your smile.
I was born and raised in the capital of Armenia, Yerevan. My family and I migrated from Armenia to USA for better opportunities in 1997 on my birthday, when I turned seventeen years old. Upon arrival to Boston, within few days I became Watertown High School junior and started my education, including learning English. I grew up in Massachusetts, learned the new language and culture. While living in MA with my family, I earned dental hygiene degree in 2003 from Mt. Ida College in Newton, Massachusetts. After graduating from dental hygiene school, and worked for several years in the Greater Boston Area, I continued to pursue my intellectual interests and completed my Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2010.
After living in MA for ten years, my family decided to move to sunny California in order to be closer to our extended family and be in a warmer weather. I greatly appreciate sunny weather, and I always think how lucky I am to live in this great country that gave my family and I so much. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, going to the beach, taking long walks, watching movies, cooking and baking. I am also committed for my community well-being, and I volunteer dental hygiene services to underprivileged and underserved communities through local health festivals.
Ultimately, I love my career! I am committed keeping up with the advances in the field for dentistry through continuing education courses. I absolutely adore all my patients, and I am dedicated for their health. I am truly devoted to providing the best quality of work for all my individual patients’ needs, which is quite evident through my nurturing and caring chair side manners.