Dr. Bottala and his knowledgeable, friendly staff provide high quality orthodontic treatment in a comfortable environment. We use the latest technologies, like Invisalign® and Damon® braces, and state-of-the-art equipment, including a digital X-ray machine that reduces patient radiation exposure. Our beautiful office even has a video gaming area that everyone can enjoy.

Blanca Banales, RDA, Office Manager

Blanca has worked with Dr. Bottala since 1997. She began as his clinical assistant in a multi-specialty dental office and moved on with him to manage his private practice. She organizes all areas of his practice related to patients and staff. Though Blanca has extensive training and experience in all fields of dentistry, she's chosen orthodontics because she takes pleasure in watching children mature into young adults with beautiful smiles that were created by Dr. Bottala. Blanca enjoys working with Dr. Bottala because he is very caring of his patients as well as his staff and their families.

Blanca attended North West College where she earned her certificate for dental assisting in 1995. She received her license by the Dental Board of California as a Registered Dental Assistant in 1996. She also holds a Dental Radiation license. Blanca has completed many courses with Align Technology, giving her vast knowledge of the Invisalign system. She has completed continued education courses on orthodontic billing, infection control, Damon System, CPR, and HIPPA.

Blanca is married with two children who have beautiful smiles, thanks to Dr. Bottala!

Christina Yniguez, RDA, Treatment Coordinator

Christina began her career in the field of dentistry in 1997 and has worked with Dr. Bottala since 2003. She started as his financial coordinator in a multi-specialty dental office and moved on with him to his private practice. Although Christina has considerable experience in the field of dentistry, she takes pleasure in orthodontics. She enjoys taking part in creating beautiful smiles that will last a lifetime. Christina loves to work with Dr. Bottala because he is a great orthodontist who cares about his patients and staff.

Christina attended Concorde Career Institute where she received her Dental Assistant Certificate and Dental Radiation license. Christina has completed many courses to maintain extensive knowledge on the Damon system, Invisalign system, CPR, and HIPPA. Christina actively participates in Dr. Bottala's Invisalign study club. She also contributes in the creative organization of all patient contests and activities held within the office.

Christina is a proud mother of a ten year old son who is excited about being treated by Dr. Bottala very soon!

Lynda Vera, Financial Coordinator

Lynda began working in the field of dentistry in 1997 and has worked with Dr. Bottala since 2001. She started as a treatment coordinator in his multi-specialty dental office and moved on with him to his private practice. Lynda enjoys working in the orthodontic field because she loves seeing patients’ teeth transform into beautiful smiles. In her position as a financial coordinator, she finds it is rewarding to help make treatment possible for people. For Lynda, the greatest thing about working with Dr. Bottala is that he is sincere and appreciates everyone from patients to staff.

Lynda attended Westech College where she was certified as an Insurance Claims Examiner, Biller, and Coder in 1996. She has completed continuing education courses in many areas of dentistry, including Invisalign, Damon System, HIPPA, and CPR.

Lynda is married with four children. Dr. Bottala is currently treating her oldest daughter and son.

Robyn, RDA, Lead Assistant

Robyn has been an orthodontic chairside assistant since she received her California State Board license in 1993. She has worked with Dr. Bottala since 2002. Robyn really enjoys witnessing the transformation that patients of all ages experience when given beautiful smiles. She feels very fortunate to work for a doctor who is not only caring and thoughtful with his patients but also as much with his staff.

Since obtaining her RDA license, Robyn has completed many classes to help further her knowledge of the Invisalign System, Damon System, Infection Control, and CPR.

Robyn has lived in Chino Hills with her husband and 19 year old son since 1989.

Amy Keen, RDA 

Amy has worked with Dr. Bottala since 2003 as a front office receptionist. Amy chose the field in orthodontics because, while working as Dr. Bottala’s receptionist, she witnessed the transformation that made patients want to smile. Amy takes pleasure in and is honored to be working with Dr. Bottala because of the thoughtfulness and care that he gives to all his patients. He is up beat, enthusiastic, generous, and a child at heart.

Amy furthered her career by completing the Citrus College Dental assisting Program. She received her license by the Dental Board of California as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in 2005. She has also received her Dental Radiation license and coronal polishing certificate. She enjoys furthering her knowledge by taking continuing education courses.

Amy is the proud mother of her first child, born in February, 2010.  

Christin Sarkadarisarak, RDA 

Christin has been in the field of dentistry since 1999, exclusively to the orthodontic specialty. She received her license by the Dental Board of California as a Registered Dental Assistant in 2000. Christin is a chairside assistant who works directly with our patients and performs all orthodontic adjustments under Dr. Bottala's supervision.

Dr. Bottala is a great, fun, and generous doctor, and Christin is extremely grateful that she found such a wonderful person to work for. The best part about Christin's job is meeting new people and seeing the beautiful, happy smiles that are created by Dr. Bottala.

Carol Ortega, RDA, Invisalign Specialist 

Carol has worked with Dr. Bottala since 2006. She received her license as a Registered Dental Assistant from the Dental Board of California in 1992. She has attended many courses and seminars to further her knowledge in the field of dentistry.

Carol enjoys the hands-on aspect of orthodontics and helping develop lasting smiles. For Carol, Dr. Bottala is great to work with because of the care and dedication he gives to each and every patient.

Carol has two children and looks forward to the day when Dr. Bottala can create their smiles.

Ivonne Cuevas, RDA 

Ivonne has worked with Dr. Bottala since 2006 as a chairside assistant. She has been in the field of dentistry since 1990. Ivonne's specialty preference is orthodontics. She enjoys seeing the amazing before and after results. She also takes pleasure in educating patients while they are going through orthodontic treatment. Ivonne feels honored to work for a very kind and caring person. Dr. Bottala is a person that not only cares for the well-being of his patients but also his staff.

Ivonne received her license from the Dental Board of California as a Registered Dental Assistant along with a Dental Radiation license and coronal polishing certificate in 1994. She has knowledge and experience in all dental specialties. She continues to expand her knowledge with continuing education courses, allowing her to provide the best quality care.

Ivonne is married and has a daughter. Ivonne’s smile is one of the many in our office created by Dr. Bottala.

Jill Castillo, RDA 

Jill has been in the dental profession since 1985 and started working with Dr. Bottala in 2007. What Jill enjoys most about working in the orthodontic field is the daily interaction with young patients and their parents. She loves watching the transformation of shy, timid smiles turn into big beautiful smiles. Jill takes joy in working with Dr. Bottala because he is kind, sincere, and honest. For Jill, he has a great personality and truly appreciates his staff. Since she started working for him, Dr. Bottala has made her feel more than welcomed.

Jill graduated from North West College in 1985 with a certificate in Dental Assisting and a Dental Radiation license. She received her license as a Registered Dental Assistant from the Dental Board of California in 1991.

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