Meet Our Friendly Wallingford, CT Dental Office Staff
The first thing you'll notice when you walk into our Wallingford family dental practice is the incredibly friendly and inviting atmosphere. Members of our staff have been hand-picked to provide you the best possible experience during your visit to the dentist. Learn more about our team below.

Ashley Brunelle, Registered Hygienist
Hi, my name is Ashley. I have been working for Dr. Yang since 2011. I am fortunate enough to be part of a professional, enthusiastic team in which the needs and comfort of our patients is the utmost priority. When I'm not working I enjoy spending time with my family and friends in addition to traveling and going out to eat.

Kelly O'Connell, Registered Dental Assistant
Kelly has been one of our dental assistants since April 2015. She graduated from Porter and Chester Institute where she served as her class’ ambassador and was invited to join the National Honors Society. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to the movies, trying out new restaurants, and she loves spending plenty of time with her dog, Apollo.

Lucy Xiao, Administrative Staff
She had worked for an insurance company for couple years before she started to work for private practice. She has a warm heart and never hesitates to give hand to people. She is very responsible and reliable person and likes to put things in order. On her spare time, she enjoys singing and choir member in new haven area.

Diana Saavedra, Registered Hygienist
Hi, my name is Diana, I have been working for Dr. Yang and Dr. Wu since October 2017. I am very grateful and happy to be working in the profession that I love, and doing so as a part of a very knowledgeable and positive dental team. I strive to make sure my patients feel comfortable during their cleaning appointments so that they can enjoy their dental experience. In my spare time, I love being outside in nature, spending time with my friends/loved ones and eating vegan food!

Bibi Rahim, Dental Hygienist
My name is Bibi, I have been working as a dental hygienist for 15 years. I have been working for Dr. Yang and Dr. Wu for few years already. It has been a great experience. The practice is very busy which gives me a broad spectrum of patients to treat. My areas of expertise include dealing with adults, children and anxious patients. I'm am Local Anesthesia certified which gives me the opportunity to keep my patients comfortable during root surface debridement. My work includes period charting, plaque and bleeding scores. Identifying gum disease, cancer screening exams (intraoral exam). Prophylaxis which is a regular cleaning for a healthy mouth and lastly educating patients on how to prevent gum disease/losing their teeth. I enjoy and love being a dental hygienist. In my spare time, I enjoy family time with my husband and two children.