Our Team

Dental Staff in La Mesa, CA

La Mesa Dental Staff

At San Diego Dental Group, your La Mesa Dentist,  we are grateful to have an amazing and talented team that believes in patient care and values your dental health. From dental hygienists and dental assistants to our lab technicians and office staff, we show that the best customer experience comes from a genuine care and concern. Our goal is to ensure every appointment is comfortable, relieves any pain or discomfort, and exceeds all of your expectations. You are our priority!

  • Dr. Gloria Mayora, DDS
    Dentist La Mesa, CA

    Dr.  Gloria Mayora obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree with the intention of helping people achieve a healthy smile that would open the door to a healthy lifestyle. She specially loves working with children and help them create healthy habits that will stay with them for life. Through volunteer work in schools and other organizations

    her kind and gentle spirit gives her a unique insight into how to make dentistry a positive experience that will encourage you and your children to care for their teeth for life!

  • Dr.
    Rigoberto Cervantes, DDS
    Dentist La Mesa, CA

    Dr. Cervantes is an experienced and well-versed dentist who understands the problems and pain oral and maxillofacial issues can cause. He takes pride in practicing quality dental care while conversing with his patients in a genuine, caring manner to treat their emergency and make an individualized plan for healing and the prevention of future dental emergencies. Dr.Cervantes values people very much and his ability to listen to his patients' concerns make him a very unique and valuable health care provider you and your family can count on and trust!

  • Dr. Mariana Mayora, DDS
    Dentist La Mesa, CA

    Dr. Mayora loves working with children! She volunteers in school programs to help dispel the fear around dentistry. She obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery with the intention of helping people achieve a healthy smile. Her kind and gentle spirit gives her a unique insight into how to make dentistry a positive experience that will encourage you and your children to care for their teeth for life!

  • Dr. Mayank Shorey, DDS
    Dentist La Mesa, CA

    Dr. Shorey is a dedicated and knowledgeable dentist that stays up to date with new techniques that promote excellent oral healthcare. His specialties and experience are those that involve Oral & Maxillofacial pain management, reconstruction, and cosmetics. Dr. Shorey is a strong believer in taking a personalized approach with each patient. His genuine compassion and ability to connect with his patients create a trusted and caring
    environment where he provides excellent and the individualized care they need.

  • Elle Walker, RDH

    Elle (Michelle) was born and raised here in sunny San Diego. She graduated with honors and was President of her dental hygiene class. She was also the recipient of the Colgate STAR (Student Total Achievement Recognition) award.


    Elle brings over fifteen years of dental experience to the San Diego Dental Group team. Before becoming a hygienist she was an RDA, so she is well versed in all aspects of dentistry. Elle strives to ensure our patients always feel 100% informed and comfortable during their visit. To her, there is nothing more gratifying than educating and helping patients overcome their dental fears.


    Elle is married with tow beautiful boys. She also has an English bulldog and a pet tortoise. When she is not working she enjoys reading, her husband’s cooking, and
    cheering for her son in sports.

  • Esmeralda, Office Manager

    Esmeralda graduated from dental assistant school in 2012. She quickly became the office manager for San Diego Dental Group, she oversees all aspects of the practice, from the coordination of treatment plans for both new and existing patients to insurance billing. She has been with our office since 2016. Esmeralda is here to help our patients achieve their smile goals and give the best possible treatment options to fit their needs and budgets. She finds great satisfaction in getting to know our patients on a personal level. Esmeralda and her husband Luis have three kids, Miguel, Hailey and Joseph who keep her very busy. She spends her quality time with family and friends.

  • AJ, RDA

    AJ has been practicing Dental Assisting for 15 years. She has been a valuable member of San Diego Dental Group since 2018; And is truly thankful for having found a great
    team to work with everyday. When she is not at the office AJ spends time with her three children who keep her active, from school to playground. AJ will encourage you to ask questions and gladly help you navigate through any dental needs.

  • Eddie, DA

    Eddie’s passion for dentistry and helping people make him a valuable member of our team. He is an enthusiastic and energetic young man who will always welcome you with a smile in his face. In the dental office, he most enjoys meeting new patients and creating great experiences for them. He likes to learn as much as he can from every patient and their dental needs to make sure he contributes to make their experience at our office a positive one. 

  • Gizelle

    Bio coming soon!

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