Orthodontic Staff

Melody - Office AdministratorMelody LeBlanc is our office Administrator

Melody has been in dentistry since 1971, starting with Dental Technology School. Through the years, she has worked in all phases of dentistry and has specialized in Orthodontics since 1984. Besides managing the office she also teaches patient education and performs community outreach for Dr. Yu by joining the boards of several non-profit organizations. Melody has a wonderful husband, four children and eight grandchildren and has worked with Dr Yu since 1989.
Melody speaks English and New Yorkese.

Polina - R.D.A.Polina Piesman is a R.D.A. (Registered Dental Assistant)

In 1983 she arrived in Ohio from Russia with a dental degree and by 1985 she had her RDA license in California. She joined our team and proudly became an American citizen in 1990. Polina likes movies, museums and theater. She has a wonderful husband, two grown sons and three grandchildren and has worked with Dr. Yu since 1990.
Polina speaks English and Russian

MAria Administrative Assistant, Spanish Treatment CoordinatorMaria Espino is our administrative assistant and Spanish treatment coordinator

Arriving from Zacatecas, Mexico in 1978 didn't stop her from becoming a true "valley girl" as she attended Van Nuys Elementary, Middle and High Schools. She likes dancing and vacationing with her two children Christopher and Iarelly and has worked with Dr Yu since 2000.
Maria speaks English and Spanish.

Sharon - Admimnistrative AssistantSharon Grechowsky is our administrative assistant

She loves dogs, traveling (an expert cruiser), camping, fishing and restaurants. She is the pretty blond model in our advertising. Sharon has worked with Dr. Yu since 1989.
Sharon speaks English and Californian.

Sara - R.D.A.Sara Alger is an R.D.A. (Registered Dental Assistant)

A real California girl but left for eight years to live in Montana. In her spare time she likes hiking with her son and daughter. Sara has worked with Dr. Yu since 2004.
Sara speaks English and Spanish.