Our Team

Check back soon to meet Alejandra!

Alicia is one of our team’s outstanding registered dental assistants, and she joined the Coastal Orthodontic Care family in 2013. She brings experience and sincere dedication to our practice. Alicia is adept in all areas of orthodontics but still loves participating in continuing education courses every chance she gets to further her skills and ensure she is providing her patients with superior quality care.

Alicia was born in Japan and travelled across the globe with her family while her father was serving in the Navy. She has called Camarillo home since 2001 and currently resides there with her husband and three handsome boys. When she isn’t at Coastal Orthodontic Care, she enjoys exercising, going to the beach and discovering new music.

Anahi has six years of experience in customer care and two years in orthodontics. She combines a rich background in patient support with specialized knowledge in orthodontics, ensuring a high standard of care. Known for her approachable and humorous nature, Anahi excels in creating a positive and reassuring environment for patients. Outside of work, she enjoys running, reading philosophy, the outdoors, and exploring new foods. Her enthusiasm for continuous learning and growth fuels a commitment to delivering exceptional dental care. Anahi looks forward to making a positive impact in patients’ orthodontic journey.

Bernie, one of our orthodontic registered dental assistants, joined the Coastal Orthodontic Care team in 2018. She started her career in the dental field over 10 years ago in 2007 and is extensively trained in general dentistry and orthodontics. Although extremely educated in both fields, Bernie’s real passion is in orthodontics. She feels privileged being a part of a patient’s orthodontic journey, from the first time they walk into our office to the day their braces are removed. She loves seeing the transformation of a quiet, shy patient to a confident patient, beaming with pride as they see their new smile for the first time.

When not at the office, Bernie spends as much quality time with her beautiful, young family as possible. They enjoy all types of outings together. Bernie is also a crafting aficionado, particularly with sewing. She can create practically anything you can imagine. She creates beautiful pieces for our office (look at the bulletin board as you checkout) and is always the first to bring out the decorations for any holiday.

Davawn has been a part of the Coastal Orthodontic Care team since 2014. She loves working with people of all ages and increasing their health and confidence by transforming their smiles. She works to form strong relationships with each patient and parent throughout their treatments. She enjoys seeing the growth and changes that occur during their orthodontic transformation. Davawn feels it is an honor to be a part of our patients’ growth and misses seeing patients regularly after they graduate from our practice.

Davawn spends her off-time with her family and friends. She loves outdoor activities, especially when it involves running, hiking or camping. Davawn also enjoys expressing her creative side. She is an avid dancer, crafter and baker. If you are a current patient, she can’t wait to see you again. If you are a new patient, she looks forward to meeting you soon! In the words of Mother Teresa, “Peace begins with a smile.”

Eddie joined our Coastal team in January of 2023. He graduated from Charter College in 2015 bringing with him 8 years of experience, specializing in General Dentistry. He has been a tremendous asset to the team. Eddie took the initiative and jumped right in to learn all things orthodontics has to offer. Eddie has always had a passion for helping others and loves having the opportunity now to help patients achieve the smile they deserve.

Eddie’s parents migrated from Mexico to Oxnard, where Eddie was born and raised. He has always enjoyed playing all types of sports and even has a background in Martial Arts which he studied for over ten years. Eddie loves working on cars and is an avid artist. But most importantly he loves spending time with his wife and family. On weekends you might just see him driving around town with his better half in one of his classic cars.

Genevieve, one of our orthodontic assistants, joined the Coastal Orthodontic Care team in 2021. She brings with her over 20 years of experience in the dental field. Genevieve’s extensive knowledge of treatments and high level of skill makes her a vital part of our team. Her positive outlook and kind personality give her the ability to make even the most nervous patients feel at ease.

Genevieve is a California native who also calls the Midwest home. After growing up in Southern California, she moved east to Chicago and started a family. Two daughters and a son later, Genevieve and her husband decided to make the move back to California. She now resides in Camarillo with her husband, her son and her dog, Bentley. Genevieve enjoys traveling any chance she gets, especially if she can go back to Chicago to visit her two beautiful daughters.

Jamie joined our team in September of 2022. She comes with an extensive amount of experience and knowledge. She has enjoyed working in the orthodontic field for over 24 years and the dental field for 29 years! She has a contagious upbeat attitude and always brings a smile to all who have the privilege of interacting with her. You can literally hear her smiling through the phone.

Jamie was raised in Valencia but has called Ventura home for many years. When not at Coastal she loves spending time with her family and friends. To our surprise Jamie is a bit of a thrill-seeker! A couple of her favorite hobbies include white water rafting and water skiing. Jamie especially loves traveling to Oregon to visit her amazing sons, Blake and Chase and her wonderful daughters-in-laws Simone and Debonie. She also LOVES being “Gammy” to her beautiful grandbabies, Rowan, Finnegan and Blair and a new granddaughter on the way!

Jessica is Coastal Orthodontic Care’s expert finance coordinator and insurance connoisseur, joining our team at the end of 2021. Her career in the orthodontic field began in 2013 when she started as an administrative assistant. Jessica used her time in this position to become knowledgeable in all areas of orthodontics and practice management. She ultimately found her niche in the financial department and now is able to share this knowledge with our team and patients.

Jessica is always ready to answer questions and assist patients with arranging their financial options. She works with every patient’s insurance company to ensure they are able to utilize their benefits and have the opportunity to achieve the smile they deserve.

Jessica has lived in Ventura County for over 25 years. She first met her husband in 2004 and they now have two beautiful children. In her free time, Jessica enjoys watching basketball, camping, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

Check back soon to meet Jose!

Maria, a 2011 graduate of Charter College’s Dental Assisting program became part of our Coastal Orthodontic Care team in 2019. Her 10-plus years of hands-on experience and extensive knowledge of orthodontic treatments and other services make her an invaluable asset to the team. Maria’s demure and reserved disposition makes her extremely effective in calming and comforting even the most nervous patient. Her positive outlook and encouraging approach help patients to stay focused on their ultimate goal: a beautiful, healthy smile!

Born in Mexico, Maria moved to Ventura County when she was just six. She now resides in Santa Paula with her fiancé and son and another beautiful baby on the way! Maria comes from a large, tight-knit family who enjoys spending quality time together. Their favorite activity? Riding ATVs together! She also enjoys watching baseball and football and always supports her two favorite teams, the Dodgers and the New Orleans Saints. And we can’t forget to mention her love for collecting all things Harry Potter!

Mariela graduated from Charter College’s Dental Assisting Program in 2017 and soon after, she joined the Coastal Orthodontic Care team. She is well-versed in all orthodontic techniques and services, which allows her to consistently provide patients with superior care. Mariela understands the importance of making a patient’s orthodontic experience as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. To accomplish this, she believes a patient must be educated and feel comfortable with their treatments. She is never too busy to take the time to explain each procedure to a patient to ensure they have a full understanding of their orthodontic care.

When not at Coastal Orthodontic Care, Mariela enjoys spending her free time shopping. Her favorite shopping partner? Her godson, of course. Their favorite thing to shop for? New dinosaurs!

Sara has been a member of our Coastal Orthodontic Care team since 2008. Her hard work and ability to connect with patients has been instrumental to our practice. She is our back office lead and always supports her fellow teammates through encouragement and positive reinforcement. You can find her at Dr. Lautt’s side, making sure the office flow is ideal for all and doing what she loves best — interacting with patients and educating them on their treatment. When patients finally get their braces off, she is the first to congratulate and celebrate with them.

When she’s not killing it at the office, Sara is a proud soccer mom and loves spending as much time as she can with her two awesome daughters. She also dedicates as much time as possible to living life to its fullest with her fiancé and other family members. Some of Sara’s favorite activities include barbequing and hanging out by the pool with her loved ones.