Meet the Team

Lori

Treatment/Financial Coordinator

Hello! I love helping people achieve the smiles they want and work hard to make everything go smoothly for our patients. I make appointments, answer the phones, and submit and follow-up on all insurance. I also work with patients and families to develop financial arrangements and collect payments. Dr. Chang is skilled, patient, and caring, and the same is true of my teammates. We all band together to give patients the best care and most amazing smiles!

Hanging out with my family, especially my two teenagers, is a priority for me. I also love to read and watch real crime shows in my free time.

Bryce

Receptionist

Hello! We will likely first meet when you call the office and then when you arrive for your appointment. I’m looking forward to getting to know you and am excited to see your new smile. I do all I can to ensure the appointment process runs smoothly. In addition to answering phone calls and responding to emails, I schedule appointments, handle filing, and other front office tasks. I am happy to be working with a great doctor and team: everyone is kind and fun to be around!

My son Brody keeps me busy outside of work. We like to go to the beach, enjoy shopping at Target, and love visiting Disneyland. We also love to read books and be outside.

Cristine

Orthodontic Assistant

I earned my degree in dental assisting in 1999 and have been fortunate enough to have spent my entire career so far with Dr. Chang. He is such a perfectionist and always puts his patients first. In addition to the fact that I work with an amazing team, I enjoy getting to know our patients on a personal level and seeing their smiles transform.

In my free time, I love being with my family. We enjoy camping, beach trips, and going fishing up in the Sierras. Our favorite thing to do is watch our son play baseball!

Julie

Orthodontic Assistant

Hello! I’m a people-person and I look forward to talking with and getting to know you during treatment. I provide chairside assistance to Dr. Chang whenever needed, and also inform patients about procedures and answer questions about what will happen and why. Everyone at our office works really well together, and that makes for a fun environment for us. Even better, it makes for a great atmosphere for you!

I like being active outside the office: camping, going to the lake or beach, waterskiing, and riding motorcycles are some of my favorite pastimes. I love all animals, especially my Australian Shepherd, Brandi, who’s my spoiled baby girl.

Destiney

Orthodontic Assistant

Welcome to our office! I joined Dr. Chang’s team in 2016 after completing Santa Clarita’s assisting program. Whether I’m assisting with braces or Invisalign® or am in the lab making retainers, I love playing a role in creating new, confident smiles. Along with the rest of my team, I have our patients’ best interests at heart!

I am married and a mom of two beautiful kids. Most of the time, my little girl and I will go on “mommy and me” dates, which involves Starbucks, Target, and a movie night. As a family, we enjoy painting and swimming on hot summer days.

Kelly

Orthodontic Assistant

Welcome! I really enjoy building relationships with our patients and look forward to being part of your life during orthodontic treatment. I work in the clinic where I assist Dr. Chang with patient care, take X-rays, assist in making appliances, and track inventory and order supplies. It’s a good feeling to be part of a team that insists patient care comes first, always!

If I’m not at work I’m usually busy with family. I’m married and have two kids, both of whom play soccer, so I spend a lot of time at their games. I like to cook and enjoy family camping trips, too.

Emily

Orthodontic Assistant

Welcome! We will probably meet in the clinic, where I assist Dr. Chang with various procedures as he creates your new smile. I enjoy getting to know people and seeing how each person changes during treatment: I’m excited to do the same with you. I had braces when I was 12 and looked forward to my visits because the staff was so friendly and willing to answer my millions of questions. Now I’ll do the same for you! Dr. Chang is caring and understanding, and so is everyone in our office. We all want you to enjoy the process of achieving a beautiful smile!

My early years were spent in Burbank. I moved to Santa Clarita in 2010 and graduated from Saugus High School in 2016 and Santa Clarita School of Dental Assisting in 2020. I love working, but besides a life at the office, I love spending time hiking and going to the beach with my boyfriend and my Goldendoodle, Milo.

Kathy

Business Manager

Hello and welcome! I enjoy meeting people and look forward to learning about your life and interests during your orthodontic journey. I oversee our marketing, social media outreach/engagement, and event planning, along with handling bookkeeping and other matters. My goal is the same as Dr. Chang and our team: providing you with the quality, personalized treatment you desire, and ensuring you achieve your most beautiful smile!

Family keeps me busy when I’m not at the office. Dr. Chang, who’s my husband, and I have a daughter, Adrienne, and a family dog, Bentley. I like playing poker and the piano, enjoy painting and scrapbooking, and love to travel, roller-skate, and volunteer for community activities.