Kind Heart Dental
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!
Our Team
Step into a space designed with your comfort in mind. At KindHeart Dental, our office blends modern technology with a calming, family-friendly atmosphere to make every visit feel relaxed and stress-free. From our cozy waiting area to our state-of-the-art treatment rooms, every detail was chosen to help you feel at ease. Take a look around—we’re proud to share the space where healthy, happy smiles begin.
Ashley
Office 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 and has been managing the practice since then. As a long time resident of Santa Maria, she enjoys the weather here on the Central Coast and spending time with her loved ones. In her free time, Ashley likes to attend her kids’ sporting events, read and relax with her two cats (Mabelle and Figaro) and her golden retriever (Theodore). Ashley loves helping patients and is ready to answer any questions you may have about our office, insurance, scheduling, or billing.
Francesca
RDH/RDHAP
Fran graduated from Cabrillo College Dental Hygiene program in 1994 and continued her education to obtain her advanced degree as an RDHAP (Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice) in 2003. With this additional degree, Fran has had the opportunity to be 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, and volunteering/fundraising for her favorite charities. She also enjoys traveling all over the world with her husband.
Heather
RDH
Heather began her dental career as a dental assistant in 2001. She graduated from Allan Hancock in 2002 and became a Registered Dental Assistant. She then went on to obtain her Dental Hygiene Degree and graduated from Taft College in 2007. She joined the practice immediately following graduation. Outside the office, she enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Jessica
RDH
Jessica is a Santa Maria native who returned immediately after obtaining her Dental Hygiene Degree from Fresno City College in 2010. She shares two daughters with her husband and enjoys spending time watching them play softball, camping with her family, and traveling.
Michelle
RDH
Michelle grew up right here on the Central Coast and began dental assisting in 2004 while still in high school. She graduated from Allan Hancock College in 2015 with an AA in Math and Science. She then continued her education at Taft College earning her Dental Hygiene Degree in 2018. Michelle has practiced hygiene in private practice, public health clinics, and for the U.S. Air Force. She finds satisfaction in helping her patients feel comfortable during their dental visits and helping patient achieve and maintain healthy smiles. She is married with three daughters and spends most of her time at the softball field. Michelle enjoys the small things in life like taking walks on the beach and camping with her family.
Helen
RDA
Helen grew up in Southern California and graduated from Cerritos College in 1986 as a Registered Dental Assistant. Helen has worked in the practice for over 20 years and has worked for Dr. Trigueros since she purchased the practice in 2022. Helen’s interests are traveling, spending time with family and friends, and playing with her poodle, Penny.
Amanda
RDH/RDHAP
Amanda was born and raised here in Santa Maria and started in the dental field working for her uncle Dr. Ibsen. She graduated from West Coast University with a BS in Dental Hygiene. She continued her education and received her advanced hygiene degree as an RDHAP (Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice) in 2014 from the University of the Pacific. Amanda enjoys connecting with patients and building relationships while educating and helping to improve oral hygiene. She is married with three kids and spends most of her time outside the office at her kids’ sporting events as the team mom. She also enjoys spending time with her family, boating on Lake Nacimiento, country music concerts, and professional sporting events.
Griselda
RDA
Griselda’s love for dentistry started in 2004 when she began assisting and has quickly become a life-long career. She became a Registered Dental Assistant in 2012 and has assisted in General Dentistry and Oral Surgery. Griselda strives to make patients feel comfortable and at ease in our office and education patients is one of her passions. When away from the office, she enjoys family trips and being a soccer mom.
