Office Christmas Party

My work Christmas party was this weekend. I have worked at Mesa Dental Care for almost 12 years! (Yes I'm getting old!) I started working here right out of high school. I remember the day of my interview (even what I was wearing!). After my interview I ended up showing up again that same day with MCC class schedules where Marge (the office manager) and I picked out my classes. We did this because she needed a full-time employee. I took classes before work, during my lunch hour and after work. My boss was always very supportive of my education and I was able to both work and go to school full-time. Marge even paid me $10 for every A I got at MCC! I will always be appreciative for her encouragement.

Even when I was in Dental Hygiene school they allowed me to work the days I was off. (Which was constantly changing with my class schedule and lab/clinic times. Then they hired me again right out of Dental Hygiene School. Even though alot of things have changed it's still a great place to work and be myself.

The Dynamic Trio:

I love these wonderful women! Jo Ann and Myrna taught me everything I know about Dentistry. I wouldn't be the same nerdy hygienist with out them and I mean it! Myrna (pictured left) is an amazing office manager and friend. It's really nice to work for someone who apprectiates family values, is honest and is understanding. I really learned good hard work ethic from her!

This is one of our ads from the yellow pages. And yes I used to be blonde.

Jo Ann was not only my mentor but is a close friend. This woman is the funnest, smartest and super tallented at what she does. You have to watch out working her! You are likely to get shot with a rubber band or sprayed with water (and you really have to be careful when she is cleaning the nasty traps! Haha! Her hands go flying! Ewwwww!). She really should have been a dentist. She is literally Dr. Nia's right arm, he'd be lost with out her. I am very lucky to have worked side by side with her for almost 12 years now.

And yes this is a picture of them endulging in CANDY!

Dr. Nia is an excellent dentist and wonderful boss.