Our Team Orthodontics of San Mateo in San Mateo CA

Our excellent team consists of highly qualified professionals with years of experience in the orthodontic and related fields. We are proud of our team members’ training, expertise and continuing education, and the manner in which we work together to help you in every way we can.

At Orthodontics of San Mateo our whole team is committed to providing you with the best care possible in a warm, caring environment. All of our team anticipates that your experiences here will be successful and every member of the team puts much emphasis on you and your needs to ensure that your encounters in our office are pleasant for you.

When you are visiting our office, our attention to detail, our outstanding technical skills, our friendly, helpful attitude and our knowledge of orthodontics are all designed to make you feel comfortable and secure knowing you are being taken care of efficiently and effectively.

Please always feel free to ask us questions and offer suggestions. Most of our team has experienced orthodontic treatment at Orthodontics of San Mateo, and thus, can offer first-hand opinions and details on the procedures they have experienced.

All of the Orthodontics of San Mateo team is pleased to be of assistance to you.

Elia is a Bay Area native and has been with Orthodontics of San Mateo since 2015. She serves as our Administrative and Treatment Coordinator, guiding patients through their orthodontic journey. Additionally, Elia is a Registered Dental Assistant, contributing her skills across all areas of our office. She makes sure that nothing is overlooked while providing personalized customer care and service to all families. Outside of work, Elia enjoys a fulfilling life with her husband, three children, and dog. You can often find her on the sidelines cheering on her kids at the ball field.

Katherine is our Treatment Coordinator. She graduated from San Francisco State University with degrees in both Child and Adolescent Development & Psychology. While at San Francisco State University, she participated in the Denmark Study Abroad Program where she discovered her passion for traveling and photography. During her free time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with family. Katherine graduated from braces a while ago and wears retainers daily to keep her teeth nice and straight. Katherine looks forward to helping patients achieve the goal of having a happy, healthy, vibrant smile.

Cecilia is our Financial Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and is here to assist you with any financial inquiries. As a long-time Bay Area resident, Cecilia loves exploring local food spots with her family. In her free time, she enjoys shopping and discovering new travel destinations. Cecilia is also a proud mother to one son and cherishes the quality time she spends with him when he is back home.

Misty is a San Mateo native who attended Sunnybrae Elementary, Borel Middle School, and Aragon High School. She brings over two decades of experience as a Registered Dental Assistant in orthodontics and genuinely enjoys working with both children and adults. Misty is also a wonderful team player who appreciates her colleagues and patients. On her spare time, Misty enjoys cooking creative dishes and always shares them with her team. She is a proud mother of three children and a loving grandmother to a granddaughter and a grandson.

Jessica is a Registered Dental Assistant.
She always had a passion for braces and orthodontic appliances before graduating from her dental assistant program in 2013. Later, she joined the Orthodontics of San Mateo Team in 2017. She enjoys working with Dr. Hirasuna and her colleagues! What she loves about being an assistant is interacting with patients and providing them with the smiles they deserve. She looks forward to meeting you at your next appointment. When she’s not at the office, she spends her time with her husband and their four-legged kids. She enjoys crafting, working out, and traveling.

Ana was born and raised in San Mateo.
She attended local schools: Sunnybrae Elementary School, Borel Middle School, and San Mateo High School. She became a Registered Dental Assistant shortly after graduating from the Dental Assistants Program at the College of San Mateo in 2020. She enjoys helping her fellow coworkers and the patients at Orthodontics of San Mateo. She loves spending quality time with her baby girl, especially having picnics at the park.

Emily has recently joined our dental team as a dental assistant. She graduated from College of San Mateo in 2024. Emily enjoys baking and trying new food on her free time.