Meet Our Staff

Maria Martinez: Office Manager

Maria joined Dr. Schlang’s team in 2005 and has become the friendly voice you hear over the phone. She makes the patients’ feel comfortable when they call and arrive at the office. She has been in the dental field for over 20 years. Has taken accounting classes at Santa Monica College, CPR Certified and has taken classes relating to billing dental insurance claims. Maria will help you process your dental claims quickly and efficiently!

Maria Sandoval: Registered Dental Hygienist

Maria has been our part-time hygienist since August 2005. Maria received her degree in Dental Hygiene from West Los Angeles College in 2005, during which she served as class president. Maria graduated with honors and earned a place on the Deans list throughout her education. Upon graduation she was the recipient of the Leadership Award from The California Dental Hygienist Association. Maria brings expertise in several aspects of dentistry ranging from front office to assistant and finally registered dental hygienist, having worked in the dental field since 1995.

I enjoy working with Dr Schlang and the entire staff because we all share the same goal, patient care is our utmost importance. We constantly consult one another about the best treatment for each individual patient. I have treated patients from the ages of 2 – 98 years. My goal is to provide each patient with an individual plan to maintain overall health. Since graduating I have volunteered at my childrens school where I discuss and give demonstrations about good oral hygiene.

I enjoy spending as much of my free time with my two wonderful children, husband of 13 years and the most adorable rescued mutts around! I love cooking and trying new recipes and I some how find the time to squeeze in a good book.

Norma Chavez: Dental Assistant

Norma graduated from American Career College Dental Assistant Program in 2003. Norma has been a part of Dr. Schlang's Team since 2005, left for several years, in which time she got married and had a beautiful baby boy (Victor Jr.) in July of 2010.

Norma returned to our team in March of this year and shares the same goals and patient care we all do.

"Welcome home, Norma!"