MEET OUR TEAM

James M. Wilson, DDS

Dr. Wilson is an East Bay native. He ventured to the Central Valley for college at California State University Fresno. He came back to attend dental school and graduated form the University of California at the San Francisco school of dentistry in 1993. He has completed hundreds of hours of advanced education in various aspects of dentistry.

Constant progress, dependable excellence. Nevertheless Dr. believes there is always room to improve, so he constantly refine's his abilities to bring you the best care possible. His professional team, as well, continue to attend many educational courses to help provide their patients with the best dental knowledge and health care possible.

He is a very busy family man with 3 sons. Ben, Tommy and Matt, and lets not forget his wonderful and supportive wife Eileen. Together they enjoy participating in all their sons soccer, baseball and basketball activities. Dr. Wilson even takes time out to coach and umpire.

Aside from his family activities, Dr. enjoys bike riding, baseball and playing Golf. He has had the pleasure of sometimes playing with his own patients whenever he can get a round of Golf in.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Dental Association
• California Dental Association
• Southern Alameda County Dental Society
• Alameda City Dental Group

Laurie Childers – Registered Dental Hygienist

Laurie has lived in Castro Valley all of her life. She graduated from Chabot College where she recieved her degree in Dental Hygiene. Prior to that she was an R.D.A for 15 years.

Laurie has been here at this practice longer than Dr. Wilson. She started in this family practice when Dr. Hunter was here. Her relationships with her patients go beyond words. She enjoys seeing her patients as well as helping them reach and maintain excellent oral health care.

Laurie resides here in Castro Valley with her husband Mark and two grown sons, Matthew and Nick. Her hobbies include gardening, camping and mostly visiting Maui.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA)
• California Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)
• East Bay Componet

Tammy Riggs – Registered Dental Hygienist

Tammy joined our team in May of 2008. She's been in the dental field for over 14 years. She started her career as a registered dental assistant and found she enjoyed the work and the team environment in the office. After raising her two children, she went back to school to further her education. She graduated from Dental Hygiene School in December 2007 from Western Career College in San Jose. Dental Hygiene runs in the family as her daughter, Christy, is also a hygienist.

Tammy and her husband have lived in Fremont since 1979. She enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies and going out to dinner. She also enjoys being outdoors, camping and boating when her and her husband can get away.