Meet the Team - Steinhoff Orthodontics

Our #1 priority is our patients. Our friendly staff is well trained and highly skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to every patient while working hard to give them a healthy and beautiful smile.

Every member of our treatment team is a Registered Dental Assistant (R.D.A.) and our office staff has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. Our entire staff regularly attends advanced continuing education courses and seminars so that we can continue to maintain the highest level of orthodontic care for our patients.

Margie

My name is Margie. I am the first person you meet as you enter the office. I have had the pleasure of working with the Steinhoff’s and our Almaden families for over 15 years.

My husband and I have enjoyed 38 years of marriage raising four wonderful children, three grandchildren, two dogs, and one cat here in San Jose for over 25 years. I look forward to seeing all of our wonderful families and meeting new ones.

Dawn

Hi, my name is Dawn. I’ve been around this awesome team of doctors and staff since January 1985 and it’s been a pleasure! I’m look forward to many more fun years here.

Sushma

Hi, my name is Sushma. I have been working at Steinhoff Orthodontics since 2000 and I love it! It has been a pleasure serving all of our Almaden families and friends over these years.

I'm married and have two kids. I have been living in Almaden since 1996. In my spare time, I like to go to the gym, take part in outdoor activities, and travel. I look forward to meet all the new families in the future.

Jeannette

My name is Jeannette. I’ve worked at Drs. Steinhoff’s office since 2002. I really enjoy working with the doctors and our staff, because of the quality and effort in care we give to our patients.

I have a wonderful daughter named Brittany that I’ve been blessed with. I also have two dogs.

Jolene

Hi, my name is Jolene. I have been a Registered Dental Assistant since 2007 and I am pleased to be a part of the Steinhoff Orthodontics team. You may not see me often, but when you do, I am covered in plaster! I As our lab technician, my job is to process models, retainers, and other orthodontic appliances.

I was born and raised in the bay area. My husband Carlos, our two sons, and I enjoy camping, going to Disneyland, and spending time together. I look forward to helping our patients to achieve their goal of a beautiful smile.

Jackie

Hi, I am Jackie, and I joined the Steinhoff Orthodontic team in July 2019. I received my RDA license 2013, then later in 2015 my orthodontic assistant license. Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry I have always been interested in. I love to work with kids and enjoy building relationships with our patients and their families. I also have a firsthand appreciation for what our patients go through since I had braces as a teenager and as an adult.

Chris and I have been blessed with five beautiful kids, Shane, Karissa, Levi, Camillo, and Alex. In our free time, we love going to the beach, exploring the outdoors, and watching movies.

Sylvia

Hi, I’m Sylvia. I’ve been a Registered Dental Assistant since 1987. I fell in love with Orthodontics while doing my internship for San Jose City College Dental Assistant Program. My job brings me in touch with wonderful people every day, and I like being part of a team that helps each person have a beautiful smile.

I love spending time with family and friends. I enjoy watching NFL Football, College Football, Baseball, and Hockey.

Tanya

Hi, I'm Tanya. I have loved the care and expertise provided to my daughters and myself, as patients here and I'm so happy to be working with Dr. Steinhoff and team.

I have been married to my husband Paul for 23 years and we have two lovely daughters, Lily and Ruby, and a dog, Hudson. Our family enjoys spending time together, traveling, going to Disneyland, watching movies, and riding our quads in Pismo. I look forward to meeting our patients and their families!

Kristina

Hello! My name is Kristina, and I’m the scheduling coordinator at Steinhoff Orthodontics. I have been in the dental field for over 20 years. I began in dental as an assistant, over the years I have moved to the front desk, and have been a practice administrator.

In 2004, I married my husband Aaron, and we have fur babies. In my spare time, I’m either taking or teaching a dance class, and I’m a practicing aesthetician. It’s has been a joy to join the Steinhoff orthodontic team!

Ciara

Hi there! My name is Ciara and I have been working in orthodontics since 2019. Being an orthodontic assistant always tugged on my heart strings because I love building relationships with our patients and helping build confidence in such beautiful smiles.

I played varsity soccer all four years of high school and continued my soccer career at Evergreen Valley College until my husband and I decided to start our family. I am a dedicated wife and mother of two. We also have an Aussie pup named Kona and old man kitty named Liko. In our free time you can most commonly catch us spending time with our families, from the beach, to the soccer field, to professional sporting events, to local restaurants- we just love being together!