Tamara – Registered Dental Hygienist
Tamara is a graduate of Cerritos College with an associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene. She’s been working in dentistry since 1989 and loves providing quality care to her patients. She says it’s an amazing opportunity to be a part of the Danville Dental Care team working alongside Dr. Paul and the team to help provide some of the best dentistry she’s ever seen. Tamara loves spending time with her friends and family, including her two sons. She also enjoys gardening, traveling, decorating, event planning, hiking, and eating at Chipotle and In & Out Burger.
Karen – Office Manager/Dental Assistant
Karen is a graduate of U.C. Davis with a bachelor of science degree in Food Science. She was certified as a dental assistant at a local trade school and has over a decade of experience in dentistry. Karen is married to Dr. Paul, and the couple have lived locally and served the Danville community for over 30 years. She says the couple considers it part of living their faith in Christ to be involved in dentistry and helping others. Karen serves as a deacon at the Community Presbyterian Church where she and Dr. Paul are also marriage mentors. She loves spending time with her grandchildren, reading, cooking, decorating, training for triathlons, traveling, and dining out at local spots, including: Pete’s, Piatti’s, Harvest, and Faz.
Luisa – Registered Dental Hygienist
Luisa has been helping patients achieve healthier smiles since 2015. She holds a B.S. in Biochemistry from UC Davis, completed her RDH training at Chabot College, and pursued advanced postgraduate training in dental hygiene at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Her strong scientific background and passion for patient care make her an exceptional clinician.
Luisa loves the blend of science, skill, and personal connection that dental hygiene offers. She takes great pride in providing high-quality care, helping patients improve their health, and creating an experience where they feel truly supported. She describes Dr. Cannariato as one of the most honest, caring, and high-quality dentists she has ever worked with, and she values being part of a team that treats every patient like family.
When she’s not in the office, Luisa enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children.
Jennifer – Patient Care Coordinator
Jennifer brings nearly two decades of dental experience to Danville Dental Care, where she serves as Office Coordinator. She began her dental career in 2008 after completing the RDA program at Carrington College in Pleasant Hill. Having started as a registered dental assistant, she discovered early on how much she enjoyed helping patients feel at ease—especially because she remembers being a nervous dental patient herself growing up.
Today, Jennifer loves being the welcoming face patients meet when they walk through the door. She takes pride in helping people feel comfortable, cared for, and supported every step of the way. Working alongside Dr. Cannariato is especially meaningful to her; she values being part of a team that prioritizes patients and delivers compassionate, skillful care.
Outside the office, Jennifer enjoys country music concerts, fishing, walking her dog, spending time near the water, and making memories with family and friends. She is also the proud mom of a 20-year-old son.
Rochelle – Registered Dental Hygienist
Rochelle has been in dentistry for eight years and has spent the past three caring for patients at Danville Dental Care. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Science from UC Irvine and a second Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Foothill College, giving her a strong foundation in both whole-body health and clinical care.
As a hygienist, Rochelle is passionate about educating patients, administering preventive treatment, and helping people understand the connection between their oral health and their overall well-being. She loves watching her patients grow healthier over time and values the meaningful relationships she builds along the way.
Rochelle chose this career because she enjoys learning about the mouth-body connection and empowering patients to take charge of their health. She describes Dr. Cannariato as a perfectionist in the best sense of the word—someone who provides top-notch care and inspires the entire team to do the same.
She is passionate about patient education, helping people feel comfortable, and showing them that oral care can be simple, positive, and stress-free.
Outside work, she is a dedicated family member who enjoys hiking, shopping, and spending time with her family.