Meet The Team
Surgical Assistants
The amazing surgical team at Oral Surgery of the Rockies are experienced, certified oral and maxillofacial surgical assistants, who assist in administration of IV sedation and surgery. All staff are informed administrative personnel, well-versed in health and insurance policies, and are CPR certified.
Crystal
Crystal is a Colorado native who has been in the oral surgery field for 15 years. She is a licensed Surgical Assistant who is certified in DAANCE and ACLS. Crystal thoroughly enjoys patient care from start to finish and is always thrilled to see the patients smile after a fantastic result. When she is not busy providing exceptional care to our patient’s, Crystal enjoys spending time with her beautiful, 15-year-old daughter doing all of the things that our great state has to offer.
Briana
Briana is from Johnstown, Pennsylvania and has lived in Colorado for 4 years. She worked in pediatric dentistry for 3 years and enjoys working with kids. She is DANB and phlebotomy certified. In her free time away from caring for patients at Oral Surgery of the Rockies, she enjoys spending time with her friends, traveling, trying new restaurants and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Laura
Laura has been in Dentistry for many years. She enjoys the surgical aspect of her career, leading her into oral surgery. She is certified in DAANCE and is a certified Dental Assistant in the state of Colorado. She is a native Coloradoan and has lived in Montana for a short time while her husband was in the Air Force. She is now settled into the Parker area and spends time with her husband, camping, kayaking and snuggling with her rescue dog, Sophie.
Vanessa
Vanessa was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She has been a surgical assistant for 4 years. She enjoys cooking, going to the gym, being outdoors and spending time with her family and friends. She loves to shop and has a passion for fashion. She also volunteers in her community with a passion for helping others.
Front Office/Admin
Alisun
Alisun began working in oral surgery in 2010, she started out as a surgical assistant and has since transitioned to the front office. She has completed advanced training achieving an associate degree in Surgical Technology. Born with congenital hip dysplasia, Alisun has undergone multiple surgical procedures throughout her life, leading her into the medical field. She can personally relate to all patient’s trepidation and fears with empathy and understanding. Alisun is a native Coloradan who lives in Aurora with her husband Paul and son Levi. Outside of work Alisun is an avid Colorado Mammoth fan and enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Chelsea
Chelsea has been in the Oral Surgery field for just over 2 years. She enjoys the challenges her job offers from insurance to treatment planning. Chelsea has had over 7 oral surgeries of her own, and can personally relate to patient reservation and concern with compassion and empathy. Chelsea is a Colorado native and enjoys spending her time with her husband of 3 years and their two dogs Remi and Charlie. When she gets spare time, she can be found reading, cooking, camping, or off roading.
Liliana
Liliana is a Colorado native with an appreciation for learning. She is currently enrolled at University of Colorado Denver for Human Development. She started in the dental field in 2021 because of her passion to help people and because dentistry runs in her family. She lives in Aurora with her sister and nephew. Family is extremely important to Liliana and she is happiest with her 4 nieces and nephews, who are her bff’s. When Liliana has spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out, rollerblading and experiencing all that Colorado has to offer.
