Christiane Trigueros, DMD
Dr. Christiane Trigueros graduated from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2011 and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program at the United States Air Force Academy in 2012. She spent the following ten years serving as a U.S. Air Force officer and dentist, providing comprehensive dental care to active-duty military members here at Vandenberg Space Force Base and at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. During her time in the Air Force, she had the opportunity to receive advanced training in preventive dentistry, orofacial pain, implant dentistry, digital dentistry, patient safety, infection prevention and control, dental instrument sterilization, and executive leadership.
She has an amazing husband who teaches elementary physical education here in Santa Maria and two energetic daughters. Her family enjoys exercising, hiking, going to concerts, playing at parks and everything Disney.
Dr. Trigueros believes that every positive relationship begins with kindness. Her mission is to ensure that all her patients feel comfortable, safe and heard while in her chair.
Meet Our Team
Our caring and experienced dental team in Santa Maria, California, work closely together to provide high-quality dental care for patients of all ages. Our goal as a team is to help people and it shows in the way we treat our patients. We strive to provide a lighthearted, caring atmosphere at our practice, and build relationships with all our patients to better serve you. Please call the office of Dr. Christiane Trigueros today at (805) 928-3928 to make your appointment with our dentist. We look forward to meeting you!
Helen—RDA
Helen graduated from the Cerritos College Dental Assisting Program as a registered dental assistant. She has been working with our office since 1994. Helen is married and has one son. She has lived in Santa Maria since 1992. She enjoys scrapbooking, shopping and travel.
Francesca—RDHAP
Francesca is a 1994 graduate of the dental hygiene program at Cabrillo College and in 2003 she obtained her advanced degree as an RDHAP (Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice). Because of this advanced degree, Francesca is also a traveling dental hygienist who serves homebound clients and residents of care facilities for the elderly. In her free time, she enjoys gourmet cooking, gardening, volunteering and fundraising for her favorite charities. She also enjoys traveling with her husband all over the world.
Heather—RDH
Heather has been working in dentistry since 2001 and joined our team as a dental Hhgienist in 2007. In her free time, Heather enjoys many outdoor activities, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Ana—RDA
Ana graduated from Allan Hancock College Dental Assisting Program as a registered dental assistant and started working for Kind Heart Dental in 2015. She was born and raised in Santa Maria. Ana enjoys shopping, traveling and spending time with her daughter.
Cortney–RDH
Cortney graduated from the San Joaquin Valley College Dental hygiene program and started working for our office in 2020. She was born and raised in Santa Maria. When Cortney is not at the office she enjoys
hiking, traveling, baking and spending time with her friends and family.
Ashley—Business Manager
Ashley will be the first to greet you with a friendly smile when you visit our office. She joined the dental field in 2008 working in the front office. As a longtime resident of Santa Maria, she enjoys the weather of the Central Coast and spending time with her loved ones. In her free time, she likes to scrapbook, listen to music, go to concerts and work on home improvements. Ashley will be able to help you with any questions you may have about our office, insurances we accept or billing inquiries.