All our professionals at Dr. Avery's office maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.

Dr. Vaida Avery graduated with Honors from the University of California, Davis with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. After graduating from UC Davis, She spent a year doing a molecular biology research and together with other researchers in the field, she co-authored her findings in a prestigious Biochemistry journal. This prodigious desire to improve and study was noticed by The University of Southern California School of Dentistry and she was accepted into the Doctor of Dental Surgery program. Dr. Avery received her dental degree four years later and was invited to join the USC School of Dentistry faculty. Her commitment to learning continues in her bonded restorations course she facilitates in the Fall Trimester.

Dr. Avery enjoys learning from the best Dentists in each of the unique fields of Profession. She spends hundreds of hours attending continuing education courses taught by the most ethical, conservative and brightest international leaders in dentistry. She maintains her education on the cutting edge of the latest advances in esthetic, implant and restorative dentistry to ensure that her patients are offered the finest service, treatment, and technology available today.

Her memberships to professional organizations include American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Diego County Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Avery is an active member of the community and enjoys yoga, modern art, travel and outdoor sports. She also loves to cook gourmet meals. When not at work, Dr. Avery loves spending time with her husband Michael, son Neil, new baby Paloma and two dogs Dallas and Nella.

Many patients ask me, why I became a dentist? I absolutely love my work! I adore learning about people and earning their confidence. I also enjoy the intricate work that dentistry offers. My attention to details allows me perform beautiful work that my patients enjoy. It feels good when I create beautiful smiles or alleviate their pain. I take the time and energy needed to make my patients comfortable. The biggest compliment I receive from people is that they are not afraid to go to dentist any more. All of us at my office try to make your appointment fantastic and fun. Stop by, meet me, the rest of my adorable staff and have a cup of coffee at the office! We would love to see you!

I love to take care of people, and provide the best dental hygiene services in a relaxed, caring environment. My goal is to educate and provide information so that Dr. Avery's patients can improve their oral health, thus contributing to the well being of their general health.

• I was President of the 1969 class of dental hygiene at The University of Hawaii
• Former President of the San Diego County Dental Hygienist Society
• Served on the California State Board of Dental hygiene Examiners for fourteen years
• Licensed California Dental Hygienist
• California licensed in expanded function of dental hygiene

I am one of the two assistants that work side-by-side with Dr. Avery. I have been assisting for eleven years; and love every minute... except that third Thursday in April 1999! I guess patients would call me the funny one.

I have been so lucky to work for such a wonderful and caring Dentist. I look forward to meeting you during your next visit.

My name is Bebe and I am the Financial Coordinator at Dr. Avery's office. I have been in the dental field for over ten years. At the beginning of my career, I started as a doctor's assistant. Throughout the years I've learned a lot about the business side of dentistry which involves scheduling patients, billing insurance on behalf of our patients, and managing the office.
Here at Dr. Avery's office, I strive on a daily basis to provide all our patients with the best and most comprehensive dental assistance available. I look forward to meeting and assisting you.

My name is Heidi and I am the co-insurance billing assistant at Dr. Avery's office. I have worked in the dental field for two years. When I am not assisting patients, I am a junior at San Diego State University. I speak English, Spanish, and Arabic.

I am here to assist all of Dr. Avery's patients with any insurance and billing questions they may have. You can count on me to take care of all of your billing needs.

My name is Serene and I have been working at Dr. Avery's office since January 2009. I am currently a full time student at San Diego State University and getting ready to graduate in December 2009 with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in History. When you see me in the office I will be scheduling patients or helping them submit claims to their insurance companies.

I love working here. I come in every morning looking forward to assisting patients with their needs and helping to make your visit to Dr. Avery's office an enjoyable one.