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Orthodontic Staff

Nita Munguia

Nita Munguia

Sr. Administrative Coordinator1
Assistant to the Department Head
Stan Richardson

Stan Richardson

Sr. Lab Coordinator

Stan has been with the department since 1971.  He provides technical support and laboratory instruction to our residents and pre-doctoral students.  Stan is a two-time recipient of the Robert E. Gaylord Award for teacher of the year and in 1995 received the Tom Matthews award. 

He is an Anaplastologist with certificates in Maxillo-Facial Prosthetics and Dental Technology.

Karen McCarter

Karen McCarter

Patient Appointment Associate

Karen is our Patient Appointment Associate and has been with the department since 2007. 

She works with patient scheduling and answers questions and concerns regarding appointments.

Samantha Dominguez

Samantha Dominguez

Dental Assistant IV

Samantha is a Registered Dental Assistant.

She has 11 years of experience in our department. 

Samantha maintains a quiet confidence at the chairside and provides excellent clinical care and support for our residents and faculty.

Lexus King

Lexus King

Dental Assistant II

Lexus is a Registered Dental Assistant who has been with the department since 2013. 

She provides chairside support for our residents and helps ensure an excellent clinical experience for our patients.