OUR TEAM
Kim
Kim has been with our practice for over 32 years, 25 years of which she has worked with Dr. Kokodynski. She started her dental career as a dental assistant, and as a child she always knew she wanted to be in the dental field helping others. Kim strives to make all patients welcome, comfortable and helpful. When not in the office she enjoys spending time with her family, camping and yearly trip to Disneyland.
Lupe
Lupe is a Phoenix College graduate in the Dental Hygiene class of 1985. She started her career as a dental assistant. Lupe has been in our office for 35 years, 25 of those years have been with Dr. Kokodynski. Lupe was born in Mexico, but has lived in Phoenix most of her life; she spends her time with her husband, children and grandchildren.
Julie
Julie has been a part of the dental field for 37 years. She started out as a dental assistant while in High School. While taking classes for Dental Hygiene, she worked full time as a Dental Assistant. Julie started out helping as needed with Dr. Kokodynski in 2003. Eventually, it became a part-time position, leading into full time. When asked what her favorite part of being a hygienist is she states, “I love every aspect of hygiene, getting to know the patients and building relationships of trust. I enjoy educating my patients about oral health and knowing that I am helping people, providing a service that is important. I will always take the time to listen to each patient and answer any questions.” When not in the office she enjoys hiking, crafts, attending plays, reading, trying out new restaurants and time with her little dog Lilly.
Amber
Amber has been a dental assistant for three years and joined Dr. Kokodynski team in 2023. She earned her Associate of Applied Science degree from Phoenix College in December 2020. Amber is passionate about her work and takes pride in delivering exceptional patient care every day. A proud Arizona native, Amber loves her home state and has no plans to leave its sunny skies. When she’s not in the office, you’ll find her hiking scenic trails, crocheting cozy creations, or spending quality time with her boyfriend, friends, and her beloved cat.
Cristina
Cristina graduated from Phoenix College in 2020 with a degree in dental assisting. Her passion for dentistry continues to grow, inspiring her to pursue further education with the goal of becoming a dental hygienist in the near future. We were thrilled to welcome her to our team in October 2022. Outside of the office, Cristina enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, and making memories with her family.
