Mission Statement
Being dental patients ourselves, our purpose as a dental team is to treat our patients the way we would want to be treated. We believe in providing dentistry that is functional, comfortable, beautiful, and long lasting. With compassionate, gentle care, we aim to deliver this treatment in a clean, calm, and caring environment. We will go the extra mile to make it easy for people to get the dental care that they need and want.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Carolyn Yu graduated from UCLA School of Dentistry in 2004, and finished a general practice residency from the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Francisco in 2005. Dr. Yu has been in private practice since then, and she is very happy to be practicing in Pinole. Dentistry intrigues her because she finds it the perfect blend of science and artistry to create beauty. She is a past President of the Contra Costa Dental Society Board of Directors. She also served on the Peer Review Committee of the Contra Costa Dental Society to help uphold a high standard of care for dentistry. She is an active member of the California Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking with her husband and spending time with friends and family.
Our Staff
Our dentist in Pinole, California, works with our dental team to provide patients with excellent dental care. Our friendly, professional team members go above and beyond when serving patients with the treatments that improve oral health. Take a look at the biographies below to learn more about our dental team.
Deisi is a Los Angeles native who moved up to the bay area right before the pandemic and is now enjoying exploring all the things the bay area has to offer. She has been in the dental field since 2008. She is bilingual in Spanish and loves talking with people to help them get the care they need. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, zumba and cheering for the niners.
Sherlyn is a Bay Area local, born and raised in Richmond, California. She is a graduate of Richmond High school and gained a strong customer service background prior to beginning her dental career. The best part of dentistry for her is treating patients the way she would like to be treated. Sherlyn is an avid music lover and enjoys hiking, going to the beach with friends and spending time with family.
Chrystine has been a dental hygienist for over 30 years, and enjoys interacting with patients and educating them on improving their oral health. She loves the healing aspect of her chosen profession. In her spare time, Chrystine enjoys surfing the Amazon (that is, amazon.com!), cooking, and spending time with family and friends. She is also an avid reader and likes to go to the gym.
Thuy started off her dental career in 2008 as a registered dental assistant and then received her dental hygiene degree in 2013 from Fresno City College. She enjoys taking care of her patients and spending time with them to make them as comfortable as possible. She is bilingual in Vietnamese, and outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her two young children and husband and their two dogs.
