Meet the Rabitz Team

Dr. Greg Rabitz, Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Rabitz completed his Pediatric Dental Residency at UCLA. He attended dental school at the University of Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco and has been practicing Pediatric Dentistry in San Jose ever since. Dr. Rabitz was born and raised locally. He lives in the area with his wife and 3 children.

Dr. Rabitz is a member of the following professional organizations:

California Society of Pediatric Dentistry Board Member: Former Northern California Director

California Dental Association

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

American Dental Association

Santa Clara County Dental Society
— Legislative Member
— Nominating Member

Santa Clara County Pedodontic Academy, former President

Certified in Pediatric Dentistry, Hospital Dentistry, In Office General Anesthesia, Conscious Sedation, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, CPR

Publications:

- Journal of Denistry for Children, Vol 73 number 3 September-December 2006, Load Induced Stresses in Photoelastic Primary Canines with Facial Restorations

Dr. Susan Tavana, Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Tavana completed her Pediatric Dental Residency at UCSF. She holds an additional graduate degree in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences. She attended dental school at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and has been practicing Pediatric Dentistry in the Bay Area ever since. Dr. Tavana lives in the area with her husband and 3 children.

Dr. Tavana is a member of the following professional organizations:

California Society of Pediatric Dentistry Board Member: Executive Committee
— Former Northern California Director
— Current Secretary

California Dental Association

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

American Dental Association

Santa Clara County Dental Society

Santa Clara County Pedodontic Academy

Certified in Pediatric Dentistry, Hospital Dentistry, In Office General Anesthesia, Conscious Sedation, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, CPR

Publications:

— Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry: Supplement - Research February 2013, Volume 34, Issue 2. Faster Onset and More Comfortable Injection with Alkalinized 2% Lidocaine with Epinephrine 1:100,000.

— Dental Clinics of North America. Volume 54, Issue 4. October 2010.
Needle Breakage: Incidence and Prevention.

— Journal of Dental Education. Volume 74, Issue 4. April 2010. Recognizing and Managing Dental Fears.

Dr. Stacey Lam, Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Lam completed her Pediatric Dental Residency at UCLA. She attended dental school at the University of Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco and has been practicing Pediatric Dentistry in the Bay Area ever since. Dr. Lam lives in the area with her husband and 2 children.

Dr. Lam is a member of the following professional organizations:

California Society of Pediatric Dentistry
— Member of Audit Committee

California Dental Association

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

American Dental Association

Santa Clara County Dental Society

Certified in Pediatric Dentistry, Hospital Dentistry, In Office General Anesthesia, Conscious Sedation, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, CPR

Merleen Sulenes, RDA
Office Manager

Merleen obtained her RDA license from San Jose City College and has been working with Dr. Rabitz’s office since 1972!
Marina Rocha, RDA
Insurance Coordinator

Marina obtained her RDA license from Bryman College and has been working with Dr. Rabitz’s office since 1999!
Kimberly Bedolla, B.A.

Kimberly graduated from Santa Clara University with a B.A. in Communications and is currently studying to obtain her Dental Hygiene License. She has been working with Dr. Rabitz’s office since 2011.
Katie Eklund, B.S. RDA

Katie graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a B.S. in Food Science. She received her RDA license shortly after and is now currently studying to obtain her Dental Hygiene license. She is a former patient of Dr. Art Rabitz and has been working with Dr. Rabitz’s office since 2007.
Erika Sanchez, RDA

Erika obtained her RDA license from Central County Occupational Center and has been working with Dr. Rabitz’s office since 2007.
Stephanie Totaan, RDA

Stephanie obtained her RDA license from Monterey Peninsula College and has been providing care since 2010.
Gina Renz, RDA

Gina obtained her RDA license from Gavilan College and has been has been providing care since 2007.
Megan Lukens, RDA

Megan obtained her RDA license from Central County Occupational Center and has been providing care since 2010. She has been with Dr. Rabitz’s office since 2013.
Amanda Silveira, RDA

Amanda attended the dental assisting program at San Jose City College and has been working with Dr. Rabitz’s office since 2008.
Amy Rios, RDA

Amy obtained her RDA license from Everest College and has been providing care since 2008. She has been with Dr. Rabitz’s office since 2013.