Albany Team
Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. Our dental assistants and hygienists are licensed professionals who pride themselves on staying on the cutting edge of dentistry and patient communication. They are excited about what they are doing, have high standards of quality and integrity, and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients.
Our dedicated and motivated staff has one primary goal—your utmost comfort! We feel it’s important that you understand the treatment that you’ll be receiving so that you can relax during the procedure. Our staff is eager to answer any questions regarding your dental care. Please feel free to share with us your needs and concerns.
Nancie-Lee Lambert
Nancie-Lee continues to enjoy her forty-year career in dentistry working both as a registered dental assistant and business manager for the El Cerrito and Concord offices. Since joining Dr. Bashiri’s periodontal and implant practice in 1998, she is most well-known as the welcoming voice on the phone and the cheerful personality at the front desk. Nancie has vast experience with dental insurances and has assisted numerous clients with difficult insurance dilemmas. Nancie has the instinctive ability to understand people’s needs and apprehensions and promote a tranquil dental environment.
As a native of Hawaii, Nancie brings her Aloha spirit to the office as well to her professional hula dancing. She also enjoys assisting her husband with his business as a service center representative for electronic motors for bass boats.
Education:
Associate in Business Administration, Chabot College, Hayward, California
Certificate in Dental Assisting, Chabot College, Hayward, California
Maureen Casteel
After graduating from Mt. Diablo High School in 1959 I entered the Dental Assisting Progaram at Diablo Valley College. I became a Registered Dental Assistant with my cornol polish and x-ray license. I have worked in the dental field until I retired in 2005. I started working part time for Dr. Bashiri In 2008. When I am not working, I enjoy riding my horse Willy.
In 1961 I took some time off of work to start my family. My husband and I have two wonderful childern and three grandchildern.
Katrina Parsons
Katrina Parsons has worked in the dental field since July 1999. Before this she went to Western Career College and graduated with an Associate of Science Degree specializing in Dental assisting. She also received her X-ray license while in College. She worked around 6 month in General Dentistry before moving to a specialty office. She has worked in Periodontal Dentistry since.