Welcome To Desert Hills Dental

Come In & Join The Fun

When you become our patient you also become part of our dental family. We strive to provide high-quality dental care and education in a warm, comfortable, and fun environment. We hope you will feel at ease and at home the moment you walk in as if you were a member of our family. We take great pleasure in assisting you in attaining and maintaining excellent oral health for the rest of your life. Throughout your treatment, our experts will educate and guide you. Our office is committed to providing our patients with comprehensive, compassionate, and lifelong care.

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Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Deborah Staten, DMD

DMD

Dr. Staten believes every patient is unique, so every treatment plan must be unique as well. One-size-fits-all dentistry has no place at Desert Hills Dental. Instead, she bases every treatment and procedure recommendation on a number of highly personalized factors.

Dr. Nepacena, DMD

DMD

Dr. Nepacena was born and raised in San Jose, CA. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of San Francisco and her DMD at UNLV School of Dental Medicine.

Meet Our Team

Teresa

Front Office Manager

Hi! I'm Teresa and I've been working front office in the dental field for 19 years. I love the relationships we develop with our patients. Helping patients improve their dental health and smile is so rewarding! I moved here in 2018 from Sonoma County with my husband Joel. I love the weather and endless supply of activities in Las Vegas but sure do miss the wineries! We have four grown kids between us, two grandsons and a granddaughter on the way! We love camping in our travel trailer and exploring new areas. It's always an adventure!

Amy

Practice Optimizer

Hi, I’m Amy! I have been a resident of Las Vegas for over 20+ years and even though I am originally from Southern California, this is “Home” to me. I have been in the dental field since 2008 and have been working for Desert Hills Dental since 2014. I enjoy working at Desert Hills Dental because of the response that patients have coming to our office. Going to the dentist is already a scary thing for people, but our patients, leave feeling like they just came from visiting, friends/family. Or they feel like they have just met a new group of friends and have changed their vision of going to the dentist. I work very hard at making sure everything runs smoothly at Desert Hills Dental and I am always ready to give a helping hand. I love seeing our patients leave our office with big smiles and hearing about their amazing experiences. When I am not in the office, I enjoy spending time with my long-time boyfriend and children. I love to shop! Especially for shoes and purses. I also love trying new places to eat (especially seafood) and going to concerts. =)

John Staten

Business Manager "The Mayor"

Hi! I'm John, the one man in the office who single-handedly gets it all done around here. LOL! But seriously, I am Dr. Staten's husband and opened the practice with her in 2013. My roles have changed over the years, but I currently help run the front office by doing most of the typical jobs required to keep the front office moving along efficiently. The real stars in the front are Amy and Teresa. My nickname around here is the "mayor," as I love interacting with the patients and doing everything I can to ensure the best possibly patient experience. I enjoy working at DHD as it allows me to be of service to other people and it is very rewarding to educate patients on their oral hygiene and helping people get the best smile they deserve. Outside of the office, I love to golf and do anything that gets me around water. I love to jump on a plane with my amazing wife as she is a fantastic travel buddy, and I couldn't think of going places with anyone else. We have so much fun doing it. I have two amazing, kind, and compassionate children that enrich my life and I couldn’t be prouder of them.

Marleny

Dental Hygienist

Marleny was born and raised in West Covina, California. She has been a hygienist since 2008. She relocated to Las Vegas with her family in 2011 and has been working at Desert Hills Dental for the past 9 years. Marleny is married and has 3 children. In her free time, she enjoys doing DIY projects, woodworking, or anything crafty.

Nicole

Dental Hygienist

Nicole is one of our amazing hygienists and has been at Desert Hills Dental for over 3 years now! She is originally from Corona, California, and graduated from Dental Hygiene school in 2007 from Loma Linda University. She has also worked in Arizona and Colorado, prior to moving to Nevada in 2014. She is married and has two daughters, who are growing like weeds at ages 7 and 9! Making her patients feel as comfortable as possible is her Goal at every hygiene appointment. When she’s not cleaning teeth, she’s a busy mom who enjoys working out, shopping, baking, and hanging out with her family!

Lisa

Dental Hygienist

I was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley area of Southern California. While living there I served for eight years in the California Air National Guard. I received my bachelor’s degree in forensic science from UNLV in 2007. After spending nearly eight years working as a crime scene investigator/forensic scientist, I decided to change career fields. I became a registered dental hygienist in 2022. Dental hygiene allows me to help enhance people’s quality of life, one smile at a time. I am married with two fur babies. When not working, we love traveling, camping, and spending time outdoors.

Bridon

Dental Assistant

Hi! I'm Bridon the newest assistant! I was raised in Pioche, Nevada. I have been an assistant for 4 years and went to dental assisting school in St. George, Utah! I just moved to Vegas in April of 2022 and waltzed into Desert Hills Dental to see if they would hire me! I have continued to take that opportunity and excel within the office.

Kay (Keneisha)

Dental Assistant

Hello, I’m Keneisha!

I am new to Las Vegas from sunny California but I was born and raised in Ohio. I am the newest dental assistant to the Desert Hills Dental team.
I’ve been in the dental field for about 7 years now. Interacting with patients, easing anxiety, keeping them comfortable throughout the procedure, and seeing them smile is a rewarding feeling. In my leisure time, I enjoy traveling, shopping, reading, going on spontaneous adventures, spending time with friends and family, and checking out new places to eat or grab a drink. I’m married with no kids yet, just a 5-year-old fur baby named Byon.

Shannon

Treatment Coordinator

Hi! I am Shannon. I have been in the dental field since 2008, starting as an assistant. I absolutely LOVE the relationships I have forged with patients and teammates. I find this profession to be very fulfilling. I have been married to an Englishman (accent and all) for 18 years, and I have two grown sons who I want to be like when I grow up. :) In my off time, I am currently in three bands as a vocalist and bassist. Music is my oxygen, my Zen, my happy place. I love the bond I share with my bandmates. Fun fact: I am an avid football lover. I played in the WFA, a pro women’s football team (yes, real NFL rules…pads and all), and coached peewee football. I am a huge Longhorns and 49ers fan!

Alyssa

Patient Care Coordinator

Hello! My name is Alyssa. Fun fact, I’ve been working the front desk in the dental industry since I was 16 years old! Providing the highest level of customer care and helping people day by day gives me a purpose. Going to the dentist is not easy for some people, so being able to partake in comforting the patients and creating a positive environment is wonderful. I’ve lived in Las Vegas my entire life, some of my favorite activities here when I’m not in the office are going to Lake Mead and spending time with my family, hiking, or anything outdoors! I also have 3 animals, my two kitties and Ace, my puppy who I adore. I am so excited to be a part of such a wonderful team, and provide the best care for you!

Steve

Desert Hills Dental

6740 S. Fort Apache, STE. 100
Las Vegas, NV 89148
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Hours

Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday- Sunday: Closed

Phone

702-736-7979

Email Address

[email protected]

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