Meet Our Staff
DR. MARIA LOVELL DENOLO-CHAVEZ
Dentist
Dr. Chavez is a 1977 graduate of University of San Agustin where she received her A.S. degree in Pre-Dentistry. In 1981, she graduated from The University of the East College of Dentistry. She practiced dentistry in The Philippines from 1982-1984, then worked in Saudi Arabia with the ARAMCO Dental Support Services from 1985-1989.
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In 1990, Dr. Chavez migrated to the United States. She got her California Dental License in 1992 and started her practice in Los Angeles the same year until 1995. She practiced in Buena Park from 1996-2016 before moving her practice to Bellflower, where she currently continues to provide care for her patients.
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She is happily married with two beautiful daughters. She is an active churchgoer and the president of FilM (Filipino Ministry) of St. Philip Benizi in Fullerton. She is the current president of Capiz Circle USA. She is an officer of Tabletalkers Club 1246, a Toastmasters International organization. In her free time, she writes poetry and travels with her family.
ALEX
SALCEDO
Office Manager
Alex has worked with Dr. Chavez since January 2018. She has worked in the dental industry for 6 years. With her 13 years of working in customer service, Alex has the experience to offer the best service to our patients!
After working as a sales associate, she attended Downey Adult School Career and Education Center. From there, she learned about clinical dental assisting, dental billing, and front office coordination. She graduated in May 2013.
She has four remarkable children. In her free time, Alex loves to spend quality time with her family.
LUTHGARDA CAMPOS
Dental Nurse
Luthgarda has worked for Dr. Chavez since April 2011. She has worked in the dental industry for 29 years, working as a dentist in the Philippines from 1990 to 2007 and a dental assistant in United States from 2011 to now.
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Her educational background includes a Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) from De Ocampo Memorial College in the Philippines, a bachelor's degree in Science and Nursing (B.S.N.), and an esthetics license in California.
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She has three wonderful kids, two boys and one girl. In her free time, Luthgarda enjoys cooking, eating, sewing, singing, and reading.
ROWENA
BERREI
Administration Officer
Rowena has worked with Dr. Chavez since October 2012. She has worked in the dental industry for seven years. Always equipped with a smile, her passion of helping people has provided quality service to our patients!
In 1985, Rowena graduated from Polytechnic University of the Philippines with a bachelor’s degree in Banking & Finance. Afterwards, she migrated to America in 1990. Some time later, Rowena worked in Accounts Payable at a hospital in Culver City then moved to a Workers’ Compensation company for 5 years. In 2011, Rowena took some classes and then passed an exam to become a licensed Skin Therapist. With her and Dr. Chavez's combined efforts, they joined forces to create a dental spa, a place where dentistry meets skin care.
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She has a loving husband and three amazing children. In her free time, Rowena loves watching movies with her husband, visiting the beach for the sunsets, and trying good food, especially pastries.