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Our Team
Meet the Empire Friendly Smiles Team
From our front office team members and back office dental assistants to our dentists, we show that the best customer experience comes from genuine care and concern. Our goal is to ensure every appointment is comfortable, relieves any discomfort you may have and gives you the smile you've always wanted!
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Dr. Dan Rusen, DDS
Dr. Dan Rusen has been a valued member of Empire Friendly Smiles for 8 years as our general dentist. Dr. Dan was born in the city of Constanta, Romania, and moved to the US when he was 13 years old with his parents. He pursued a genetics degree at UC Davis, and completed his DDS degree at University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni. Dr. Dan met his wife, Dr. Tang, who is also our other general dentist, in 2011 in dental school, and married in 2016. He enjoys cooking, camping and hiking, and spending time with his wife and daughter, who is almost 2.
Dr. Jessica Tang, DDS
Dr. Jessica Tang has been a valued member of Empire Friendly Smiles for 8 years as our general dentist. Dr. Jessica was born in Walnut and has one younger brother who is a lawyer. She pursued a biology degree at UC Irvine, and completed her DDS degree at University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni where she met her husband, Dr. Dan. Dr Tang and Dr. Dan welcomed a daughter to their family in 2019. In her free time, Dr Jessica enjoys arts and crafts such as drawing and painting, as well as watching anime.
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Vanessa Viramontes RDA
Vanessa is a valued member of Empire Friendly Smiles and has been a part of the team for 8 years, starting as a back office assistant and transitioning to back office manager due to her dedication and excellent work ethic. Vanessa was born in Ontario, but has grown up in Hesperia, where she moved when she was 6. When not taking care of our patients, she enjoys watching all sports, but particularly likes rooting for the Lakers. Vanessa enjoys spending her time with her family and taking care of her nephew.
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Joanna Viramontes
Joanna is a valued member of Empire Friendly Smiles and has been a part of the team for 6 years as our front office assistant. Joanna was also born and has lived her entire life in Hesperia, California and is the sister of Vanessa. She is the proud mother of one boy, aged 3, who always keeps her on her toes. When not taking care of our patients, she has discovered a recent love for cooking and baking, and is currently working on perfecting her cheesecake recipes.
Desiree Rodriguez
Desiree is a valued member of Empire Friendly Smiles and has been a part of the team for 6 years, starting as our front office assistant and transitioning to front office manager due to her dedication and excellent work ethic. Desiree was born in Los Angeles but moved when she was young and grew up in Victorville. She currently lives in Hesperia along with her husband as well as her three children (two sons and one daughter). When not taking care of our patients, she enjoys watching television, her current guilty pleasure being The Real Housewives. She enjoys traveling and wine tastings, and has a fondness for all Rose wines.
New Patient Rewards!
As a thank you for being a new patient with us, you can receive a reward, such as lunch on us or a take home bleaching kit! Ask us about our new patient rewards, which change frequently!