Meet the Staff
Paula
Paula serves on our staff as Practice Manager and is proud to be a part of a team that offers unsurpassed excellence in Periodontics. She is a member of the American Association of Office Managers and has over 20 years of dental experience. Additionally, Paula attends annual training/continuing education classes so she can stay abreast of the latest developments in Periodontics and practice management. Her responsibilities include training, marketing, financials, and her favorite: patient care.
Our patients find her vivacious approach to problem solving refreshing, and they know that if they need anything, she will bend over backwards to provide the best service. Paula understands that our referring doctors and their team members put their trust in our office to give their patients outstanding care. She takes pride in knowing that our team strives every day to give each patient exceptional Periodontic care in a warm and friendly environment.
Rhonda
Rhonda is certified by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners as a Texas Registered Dental Hygienist. She has thirty (30) years of periodontal hygiene experience and is an active member of the American Dental Hygienist Association. She has served in the Association as an Arizona state officer and as a national officer. She serves on our staff as our practice hygienist.
Our patients find Rhonda’s knowledge, experience and communication invaluable in their oral healthcare maintenance. Her exemplary skill of hands and “always sunny” personality often elicit patient expressions of compliment such as “best hygiene maintenance I’ve ever had”.
ASHLEY
Ashley is certified by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners as a Texas Registered Dental Assistant. She has Eight (8) years of dental experience and serves as our Lead Surgical Assistant.
Ashley’s extraordinary assisting attributes are second only to her passion for dentistry. She has the unique ability of relating to each patient in the most personable, informative, and caring manner, making their appointment experience as stress free and comfortable as possible.
Ashley grew up in Rowlett, Texas. She enjoys activities such as boating, traveling, and spending as much time as she can with her family and friends.
Irene
Irene is a certified by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners as a Registered Dental Assistant. She has 10 years of dental experience and absolutely loves working in the dental field. Irene is communicative and enthusiastic which makes it very easy to feel comfortable around her. Irene’s multi-tasking ability allows her to be a helping hand with the front desk duties. Irene is bi-lingual and is very helpful with our Spanish speaking patients.
Irene is a very proud mother of three who enjoys their extra curricular activities such as soccer and boxing. Irene is a huge Dallas Mavericks fan and a professional soccer fan following Mexico and Chivas. When Irene isn’t busy with her "rugrats" doing their sports they love to relax at home watching movies or have a family day at the lake.
Dave
Dave serves on our staff as Manager of the Business Office. He is retired from ownership of a commercial construction firm.
Dave and Dr. Cueva met on a mission trip to the Amazon River in 2004. From this experience serving God in a unique way and in a unique setting, they became best of friends. Although retired from his life long profession, Dave more than adequately runs the business affairs of our practice. Together with Dr. Cueva, he is an integral part of the standard of excellence of our periodontal oral healthcare delivery.
Hope
Hope has 8 years of dental office experience and is also certified by the Texas State Board of Dental examiners as a Registered Dental Assistant. Hope successfully completed and was awarded team training at the Eggleston Implant Institute in 2010. Hope studied nursing and is always delighted to provide patient care.
Hope is bi-lingual (Spanish/English) and is dedicated, friendly, patient, and very proud to be a part of Dr. Cueva's staff.
Hope enjoys reading, watching movies, going to Church and spending time with her family.