Meet Our Dental Team

Yareli joined Magnolia Dental in July 2023 and brings valuable experience to our team. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Yareli has been working in the dental field since 2020. She began her career as a dental assistant and has received cross-training in various areas. Yareli is a graduate of both Utah Valley University and Fortis College. She strives to make sure the schedule and patient’s time is scheduled accordingly, since she values the patient’s time. Outside of the office, you might find her fishing with her husband, shopping, or traveling to see her family back home in Utah.

Kaycee has been in the dental field for six years and started as a Dental Assistant with Dr. Blanco in 2019 before returning to school to become a dental hygienist. She received her AA in General Studies from Central Florida College in Ocala, Florida, and her AS in Dental Hygiene from Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida. Her goal is to eventually earn a bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene. Kaycee enjoys educating patients on good oral hygiene and the importance of oral health’s impact on the rest of the body. Kaycee was born and raised in Summerfield, Florida, and has two dogs named Cash and Rooster. When not cleaning teeth at Magnolia Dental, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to the lake, and watching Gator football.

Peggy is from Massachusetts. She is passionate about patient education and helping patients achieve good oral health. Peggy served in the United States Air Force as a young woman and met her husband, Jon, while serving. They have been married for 41 years and have two grown daughters and four grandchildren. Peggy and Jon moved to Florida two years ago and are loving life in The Villages community. When not at work, Peggy enjoys time with her dog, Quigley, and cat, Clarence. She is also learning how to golf and play pickleball.

Lauren graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene and has been a registered dental hygienist since 2012. She has experience in private practice, public health, and education. Lauren is a compassionate and detail-oriented hygienist who is dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized dental care for all her patients. When not at the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, reading, and visiting the Disney parks. Originally from Ft. Lauderdale, she misses the beaches but loves the quieter, rural life in Central Florida.

Jeyshali, known as Jey, is a Dental Assistant at Magnolia Dental. She has been with the practice since July 2022. Originally from Puerto Rico, she started her dental journey in 2020 and aspires to be a Dental Hygienist in the near future. Jeyshali has been cross-trained at Magnolia Dental in sterilization tech, dental assisting, and front desk duties. She also helps teach dental assisting at the Greater Orlando Dental Assisting School which takes place three times a year here at the office. When not at Magnolia Dental, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Adriana achieved her dental assisting certificate 17 years ago and continues to enjoy every aspect of her work. Her favorite part is hearing patients express gratitude for finding a dental office that offers patient care and good quality work. She feels that Magnolia Dental treats patients like family from the moment they walk in the door. Adriana has learned a great deal over the years and continues to learn every day, allowing her to assist the doctors and provide the best care. On her days off, she loves spending time with her family.

Bonita was born in Guyana, and moved to the US when she was 10 years old. She graduated from York College in 2022 and has been a surgical dental assistant since 2020. Over the past few years, she has had the opportunity to work with people of all ages and backgrounds. Bonita has been a part of the Magnolia Dental team since 2024 and loves to ensure that patients feel comfortable, welcomed, and valued in the office. She enjoys working alongside Dr. Chang, Dr. Blanco, and Dr. Hernandez in maintaining excellent care for all patients. During her time off, she enjoys traveling and spending time with loved ones.

Mariolis is originally from Pinar del Rio, Cuba. She graduated from the National School of Arts in Havana. She studied dance and music from a very young age, making this her profession for most of her life. She moved to Ocala a few years ago and after she visited Magnolia Dental last year she found another passion, dentistry. She enrolled and graduated from the Greater Orlando Dental Assisting School in 2024 and began working in Magnolia Dental in sterilization right after, and now she is assisting the doctors chairside. She enjoys being a member of the team and spending time with the other staff members as well as the patients who need our care. When not in the practice, Mariolis values ​​spending time with her family, watching movies, and listening to music.