About Our Team
Bruce F. Beard, DDS
Dr. Beard is a dentist in Woodland Hills, who received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State University at Northridge and his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Southern California. He is currently a member of many associations including Dental Peer Review, American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, California Dental Association, San Fernando Valley Dental Society, and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. He believes that a beautiful smile is a great asset and is one of the nicest gifts that any dental practitioner can give to one of their patients.
Manny Fernandez, DDS
Dr. Fernandez is a dentist in Woodland Hills, who received his Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of California at Davis, and then received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree at the University of Southern California. He is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Fernando Valley Dental Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society, and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. Dr. Fernandez likes to participate in various charity and volunteer opportunities that support community endeavors. He believes the community has given him so much over the years that he wants to give back to show his appreciation.
Heather Householter, DDS
Dr. Householter is a dentist in Woodland Hills, who received her Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of California Los Angeles and her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree at the UCLA School of Dentistry. She is currently a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Fernando Valley Dental Society, and the Delta Sigma Delta Society. Dr. Householter volunteers at the Kids’ Community Dental Clinic and enjoys being an active part of her community. In her free time she enjoys baking, skiing and along with her husband they are dedicated to raising their two children.
Hillard Torgan, DDS
Dr. Torgan is a dentist in Woodland Hills and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Southern California, as well as his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. He is a member of several dental associations such as: California Dental Association, Dental Peer Review, San Fernando Valley Dental Society, and the American Dental Association. He has specialized training to treat sleeping disorders such as sleep apnea and snoring, to help make a difference in the quality of life of his patients. He is also a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Seymour Silverstein, DDS
With nearly five decades of dedication to dentistry, Dr. Seymour Silverstein is a distinguished member of the Complete Health Dentistry team, renowned for his excellence in patient care and advanced dental techniques. Educated at the University of California Los Angeles with a B.A., and New York University College of Dentistry for his DDS, Dr. Silverstein completed an externship at the Veterans’ Affairs Hospital, NYC. His commitment extends beyond the clinic through his volunteer work at the Simi Valley and Mend Dental Free Clinics. A respected member of the American Dental Association and various other dental societies, Dr. Silverstein embodies the highest standards of personalized dental care, ensuring his patients are well-informed and actively involved in their treatment decisions.
Meet The Team
Our team and dentists in Woodland Hills love getting to know you, so here is a little about us.
Michelle, RDA, Team Leader
Michelle is our Team Leader. She has been with us as a Treatment and Insurance Coordinator since 2010. She has a long history in the dental field and started out as a Registered Dental Assistant in 1991. She then returned to school in 2001 to attend the Glendale College for Medical and Insurance Billing. Michelle is a great asset to our team. Her favorite part of the job is helping people, and it shines through in all that she does. Patients often comment on her friendliness and smiling personality. Her hobbies include photography, scrap-booking and travel. Michelle has a goal to visit all 50 states in the United States (she's already crossed 30 off the list).
Katherine, RDH
Katherine is one of our Dental Hygienists, and she has been working with our dentists in Woodland Hills since 2007. She received her degree in Dental Hygiene in 2007. She enjoys being able to proactively make a difference in people's lives, as she offers individual patients a sense of clarity and calmness about a dental issue that may seem daunting. She also likes to spend her spare time traveling and hiking.
Maribel, RDA
Maribel is a Registered Dental Assistant and Department Leader for our team of Chairside Assistants. She has been with us since 2005. She loves her job and enjoys seeing patients come in without fear because they know they can trust both the dentists and the dental team. She likes to spend as much time as possible with her son, as well as watching baseball and basketball.
Mike, RDH
Mike is one of our Dental Hygienists, and he has been working with our dentists in Woodland Hills since 2004. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene at Loma Linda University. He also received a Bachelor's Degree in Health Science from La Sierra University. His patients say he is very friendly and easy going. He is continually trying to accommodate his patients’ concerns by finding solutions that fit their dental needs. He enjoys playing golf and coaching youth basketball.
Kim
Kim is our Treatment Coordinator. She has been working with our team since 2007. She worked as a Dental Assistant for over 20 years before becoming our Treatment Coordinator. She loves talking to the patients and developing relationships with them because she is truly interested in their well-being and helping them with their dental problems. She loves to ski and visit the beach.
Naz, RDH
Naz is another outstanding Dental Hygienist working with our dentists in Woodland Hills. She has been with our team since 2005. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene at the University of Southern California. She enjoys educating patients and being their health care ambassador for oral health and wellness. She says patients tell her they love coming in to get their teeth cleaned because she always makes them laugh. Naz enjoys music, traveling, tennis, and spending time with her dog and the people she loves.
Elisabeth, RDAEF2
Elisabeth is an advanced-trained Expanded Functions Registered Dental Assistant, or RDAEF2. She became a valued part of our team in 2004. She graduated from Bryman College in 2000 as a Certified Dental Assistant. In 2003, she became a Registered Dental Assistant. Elisabeth then went back to school and graduated from UCLA in 2014 for the expanded functions course. She loves working with our team and the relationships she has built with all our patients. Spending time with her family and her dog are among her favorite things to do when not in the office.
Chris, RDH
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Stacey, RDH
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Wendy, RDH
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Ashoorina, RDH
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"We Cherish Our Team"
Complete Health Dentistry, home to a skilled, dedicated and caring team of the valley's finest dental professionals
When you have a great team, not only is it a joy to come to work, but you can rest assured in the excellent care that your patients are receiving from the moment they walk in the door until they leave. We are so proud of our team, their skills and abilities, their team camaraderie and the compassion and care that they provide our patients. We could not ask for a better team! Our team is always engaged in further training and exploration of new advances in the dental field, striving to provide you with the best in dental care. We have spent a great deal of time and consideration over the years assembling what we believe is the "valley's finest" both in their respective positions but also as human beings. We know that your excellent dental experience has a lot to do with our excellent team!
When you have a great team, not only is it a joy to come to work, but you can rest assured in the excellent care that your patients are receiving from the moment they walk in the door until they leave. We are so proud of our team, their skills and abilities, their team camaraderie and the compassion and care that they provide our patients. We could not ask for a better team! Our team is always engaged in further training and exploration of new advances in the dental field, striving to provide you with the best in dental care. We have spent a great deal of time and consideration over the years assembling what we believe is the "valley's finest" both in their respective positions but also as human beings. We know that your excellent dental experience has a lot to do with our excellent team!
Dr. Bruce F. Beard & Dr. Manny Fernandez
Complete Health Dentistry
