We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Each member of our treatment team is a registered assistant, and our office staff has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.

Staff Directory


Our Doctors
Dr. Richard Nalchajian, providing orthodontic care in Fresno since 1965
Dr. Greg Nalchajian, providing orthodontic care in Fresno since 1990
Dr. Nicole Nalchajian, providing orthodontic care in Fresno since 1999

Reception Team
Heidi Berg, Appointment Coordinator, joined our team in 2004, over 10 yrs. experience
Donna Day, Appointment Coordinator, joined our team in 2004 over 10 years experience
Jodi Sheldon, Reception Coordinator, joined our team in 2005, over 20 years experience
Joannie Dodds, Appointment Coordinator, joined our team in 2005, over 14 years experience


Financial Team
Kathleen Hamilton, Financial Coordinator, joined our team in 2001, Over 10 years experience
Beth Palm, Insurance Coordinator, joined our team in 2004, over 5 years experience


New Patient Exam/Treatment Coordinators
Julie Cason, New Patient Coordinator, joined our team in 1999, over 15 years experience
Peggy Kelley, Treatment Coordinator, joined our team in 2003, over 15 years experience
Sheri Avilla, Treatment Coordinator, joined our team in 1999, over 10 years experience


Clinical Assisting Team
Kathy Nachtigall, Registered Dental Hygienist, joined our team in 1988, over 30 years experience
Maria Chavez, Registered Dental Assistant, joined our team in 1988, over 20 years experience
Terri Kron, Registered Dental Hygienist, joined our team in 2001, over 20 years experience
Nancy Greenman, Registered Dental Hygienist, joined our team in 2004, over 25 years experience
Lupe Leon, Registered Dental Assistant, joined our team in 2004, over 5 years experience
Kim Lehman, Registered Dental Assistant, joined our team in 1999, over 10 years experience
Alison Smith, Registered Dental Assistant, joined our team in 2003, over 10 years experience
Jill Kissinger, Registered Dental Assistant, joined our team in 1991 over 15 years experience
Rachel Hagenzieker, Registered Dental Assistant, joined our team in 2005, Over 30 years experience
Serena Davies, Registered Dental Assistant, joined our team in 2005, Over 10 years experience
Cynthia Surabian, Registered Dental Assistant, joined our team in 2005, Over 10 years experience

Records/Sterilization and Lab Team
Suzi Kosko, Registered Dental Assistant, joined our team in 2000, over 30 years experience
DeeDee Taylor, Registered Dental Assistant, joined our team in 2002, over 25 years experience
Mary Iriart, Laboratory Technician, joined our team in 2004, over 5 years experience
Jessica Kroeker, Sterilization Technician, joined our team in 2002, over 2 years experience