Dr. Michael Riva Orthodontist

Meet The Staff

Mary C. and Lori, our Receptionists, schedule appointments, look after finances, and answer your phone calls and e-mails. They also have many other clerical responsibilities.

Orthodontic Experience:
Mary C. - 10 years
Lori - 16 years

Mary W. and Liz, our Preventive Dental Assistants, provide chairside help to Dr. Riva. They escort patients throughout the office, give appliance & braces instructions, explain appointment procedures, sterilizes all instruments, and are fully qualified to polish teeth, take impressions of teeth, and take x-rays.

Orthodontic Experience:
Mary W. - 19 years
Liz - 8 years

Sharon, Emily and Al, our Laboratory Technicians fabricate the orthodontic appliances used by our office. Having an on-site laboratory is a tremendous advantage for our patients. The close communication that exists between the technicians and Dr. Riva results in better fitting appliances and faster handling of emergencies.

Orthodontic Experience:
Sharon - 19 years
Emily - 18 years

Diane W., Heather, and Diane H., our Dental Hygienists, peform many duties in the mouth under Dr. Riva's supervision including impressions, placement and removal of braces, and tightening of braces.

Orthodontic Experience:
Diane W. - 19 years
Heather - 21 years
Diane H - 20 years

Kim, our Office Manager, manages the office and is available for specialized accounting & administrative inquiries.

Orthodontic Experience:
Kim - 11 years

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