Staff

Meet our friendly team

Tracy-Duran

Tracy Duran

I am the Office Manager at Elite Dental Care. Born and raised in the Antelope Valley, I’ve loved watching how much our town has expanded and grown over the years. I’ve been working in the dental field for 14 years of which I’ve been at this office for 8 years now. I enjoy doing what I do as I like to see patients leave excited and happy with bright smiles.

Outside of my work, I love spending time with my three handsome boys. Being the mother to my boys is one of the greatest feelings when you feel like you are the center of their Universe. Besides my family, I love going on adventures, watching horror movies. On behalf of the Elite Dental Care Team, I welcome you to a very pleasing experience in our office.

Elizabeth Gonzalez

I have been working at Elite Dental Care since 2014 and was promoted to back-office shift leader in late 2017. During my childhood years, I always envisioned myself in this career. I am very passionate about my profession especially when it comes to helping others and at the end of the day seeing my patients satisfied with my performance. I enjoy shopping, listening to music and spending time with family and friends. I’m also a BTS Army.

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Johnny Rangel

As a Registered Dental Assistant, I have been working in Elite Dental Care since 2012. I have been in the dental field since 2003 and enjoy my job and working with people. It’s most gratifying to see the patients leave with bigger, brighter smiles. On my day off, I like to watch a football game, barbeque beef ribs, and spend time with my family.

Sara Strack

I’ve been a dental assistant since 2015. I am very passionate about my work. I look forward to coming in and helping patients with any problem. My hobbies are spending time with family, camping and having picnics with my husband of 12 years.

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Ana Salas

Helping people smile is one of my favorite things to do working as an RDA. My goal at Elite Dental Care is to ensure my patients feel comfortable and happy during their dental visit. I’m happy to be a part of those helping our community.

Xochil Valtierra

I have been a dental assistant since 2015 and joined Elite Dental Care beginning of 2018. It has been a great experience working with the staff as we can all count on each other. I really enjoy what I do considering every day is something different. My favorite part about my job is being able to make patients feel comfortable when sitting on the dental chair. Outside of work, I love spending time with my husband and my two kids.

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Connie Delgado

I'm the treatment coordinator at Elite Dental Care. I've been in the Dental field since 2007, when I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Saharan. I've been at Elite Dental since 2018. What I like most about my job is being able to help our patients. Educating them about the treatment they need and answering any questions they may have about their dental benefits. I'm here to help them every step of the way.

When I'm not at work, I'm out and about with my 2 beautiful daughters. They definitely keep my husband and I busy, and we love it. Our oldest plays soccer and flag football and our little one plays soccer and t-ball. We're also huge football fans, GO RAMS!! When we're not out on the field we love visiting San Diego every chance we get.

Drago Argueta

My name is Drago. I specialize in administrative technology and am responsible for educating other employees on using progressive systems and applications, including accounting software, mass communication procedures and organizational apps. I'm a powerful force in the workplace and I use my positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. In my free time, I like to hike, crochet and play online metaverse games with my son.

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Ingrid Zalaya Gomez

I was born in Los Angeles and raised in the Antelope valley. I graduated from dental assisting program at Bryman College with honors in 2002 and received an RDA license in 2005. I have over 13 years working in the dental field.

I took 6 years to raise 3 beautiful children, 2 sons and 1 daughter. On my days off I enjoy going to amusement parks, hiking, travelling, and spending time with my family.

I am excited and very happy to be a part of this wonderful dental practice that is devoted to their patients’ well-being and beautiful smiles.

Ana Salgado

I have been in the dental field for about 12 years now. I started as a dental assistant and am learning to work in the front office as well. Helping patients with their dental needs is my goal. I spend my spare time taking my daughter to her soccer games, go fishing at the lake, and watch baseball / football games.

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