Meet the Team

Hygiene Department

Lori

Registered Dental Hygienist

Lori began working as a hygienist at PPA in 1980, after earning her B.S. in dental hygiene. She is deeply committed to delivering excellent patient care in a relaxed environment. Lori values the strong collaborative team she works with, continually striving for excellence. She is passionate about providing optimal care to her patients — not only clinically but listening to their stories and being rewarded by the relationships that have developed. Lori’s professional experiences also include serving on dental teams in Mexico, New Guinea, and Malawi, where she expanded her global perspective on care. 

Outside of work, Lori and her husband, Bill, love living in San Carlos and are active in their church community. They are proud parents to their son, Nathan, who lives in Germany with his wife and two sons, and their daughter, Becca, who is now a part of the PPA team.

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Peggy

Registered Dental Hygienist

Peggy has been a Registered Dental Hygienist and has worked at PPA since 1985. Her years of practice in a periodontal office have given her an abundance of knowledge and proficiency for our patients’ special needs. Peggy enjoys going to continuing education classes to stay up to date with new products, techniques, skills, and trends in the industry. Peggy prides herself on providing exceptional and compassionate individualized care to her patients.

When she’s not in the office, Peggy enjoys spending time with family and friends and traveling.

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Mariam

Registered Dental Hygienist

Mariam graduated from Foothill College in Los Altos, California in 2006 with a degree in Associate of Science and a certification in MyoFunctional Therapy. She is a passionate advocate for oral health and provides a genuine interest in helping patients achieve and maintain optimal oral well-being. She attends continuing education courses to integrate new skills and knowledge, and stays informed about the latest advancements in dental hygiene.

Mariam enjoys spending time with family, yoga, pilates/reformer, rowing, hiking, and running in her spare time. She has run full and half marathon races. 

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Heather

Registered Dental Hygienist

Heather started her journey in the dental field in 2013 as a registered dental assistant and worked at PPA for 7 years before pursuing dental hygiene. She graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. While in the program, Heather received the RDH Colleague Award and Colgate Pharmaceutical Star Award. Improving oral health and patient comfort are her top priorities as a provider. She believes building long-lasting relationships is a crucial factor to a successful patient-clinician experience.

In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors and spending quality time with her family.

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