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Meet The Team

At the core of our dental practice is a friendly team of professionals led by our dentist in San Jose, CA, who are dedicated to your utmost comfort and optimal oral health. We view each patient as a unique individual and tailor each treatment to your specific needs. As part of our commitment to providing close, personalized attention to every patient, we want to encourage patient communication. Please know that we are here to provide outstanding patient care and that we value the trust you have placed in us.

As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy.

To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession. Call us to learn more or schedule an appointment.

Dr. Esther San Nicolas

D.D.S. (Associate Dentist)

Where are you from/grew up?

Guam

What year did you begin working with this office?

2024

What year did you start working in the dental field in general?

2018

Where did you attend school for your undergraduate and dental degrees?

UCSF School of Dentistry.

What is your favorite part of your job?

Making patients feel comfortable and confident in wanting to come back for consistent dental visits.

Why do you love working with your doctors and the rest of your team?

Our team is so supportive, loving, and absolutely fun.

More About Dr. Esther San Nicolas

I love food! Both cooking and eating. But not as much as I love spending time with my husband and my son.

Is there anything else you'd like to tell current and potential patients?

Thank you to our current patients, and excited to meet our potential patients.

Dr. Exconde

D.D.S. (Associate Dentist)

Where are you from/grew up?

Philippines

What year did you begin working with this office?

2022

What year did you start working in the dental field in general?

1987

Where did you attend school for your undergraduate and dental degrees?

Philippines (University of The East)

What is your favorite part of your job?

Creating beautiful smiles and taking care of patients’ dental needs.

Why do you love working with your doctors and the rest of your team?

They are easy to get along with and make my day fun.

More About Dr. Exconde

Have three children and four grandchildren. I always look forward to spending time with my family and love to travel and explore the world.

Dr. Divya Jain

DDS. (Associate Dentist)

Where are you from/grew up?

Gujarat, India

What year did you begin working with this office?

2025

What year did you start working in the dental field in general?

2022

Where did you attend school for your undergraduate and dental degrees? BDS India.

BDS-India

DDS-New York University

What is your favorite part of your job?

Interacting with people, listening to their stories. Building meaningful connections with my patients.

Why do you love working with your doctors and the rest of your team?

They are all very kind, warm, and hard working.

More About Dr. Divya Jain

When not practicing dentistry, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and family, exploring destinations, cooking, and going for runs.

Is there anything else you'd like to tell current and potential patients?

*Patient - First Approach,

"Your comfort, trust, & long-term oral health are always my top priorities!"

Dr. Mitali Dhebri

BDS, DDS (Associate Dentist)

Where are you from/grew up?

Pune, Maharashtra, India

What year did you begin working with this office?

2024

What year did you start working in the dental field in general?

2018

Where did you attend school for your undergraduate and dental degrees?

BDS - Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, India

DDS - University of California, Los Angeles.

What is your favorite part of your job?

My favorite part of the job is helping patients feel comfortable & confident about their dental care. Seeing someone leave with a smile they are proud of makes the work truly rewarding.

Why do you love working with your doctors and the rest of your team?

I love working here because the team is very supportive, skilled & genuinely cares about patients.

More About Dr. Mitali Dhebri

I enjoy traveling & exploring new places, and I am a big foodie who loves trying different cuisines.

Is there anything else you'd like to tell current and potential patients?

We are here to listen, support and help our patients achieve a healthy & confident smile in а friendly & welcoming environment.

Ana

Dental Assistant

What year did you begin working with this office?

I began in 2025.

What year did you start working in the dental field in general?

I started working in the dental field in 2018.

What is your education/background in the dental field?

I was a dentist in my country, Georgia, and now I'm fully Certified as a dental assistant in California.

What is your favorite part of your job?

I enjoy working with patients and assisting the doctors during procedures.

Why do you love working with your doctors and the rest of your team?

I love working with my doctors and team because everyone is positive and professional, and the workplace feels warm and friendly

More About Ana

I am from Georgia. I live with my husband and our two children. I enjoy walking with my family and friends. My hobbies are swimming and visiting new places. I love dogs and hope to have one here soon.

Marisa

Dental Assistant

What year did you begin working with this office?

2025

What year did you start working in the dental field in general?

2025

What is your education/background in the dental field?

Working on certifications to be a dental assistant.

What is your favorite part of your job?

Helping patients

Why do you love working with your doctors and the rest of your team?

The doctors' team has created such a positive environment. They are also super helpful while I work.

More About Marisa

I have an American Eskimo named Mochi. I run a book club in my spare time. And I love playing sports such as pickleball, tennis, and soccer.

Dulce

Front Desk Receptionist/Dental Assistant

What year did you begin working with this office?

10/2018

What year did you start working in the dental field in general?

2018

What is your education/background in the dental field?

Graduated from Carrington College.

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

What is your favorite part of your job?

Witnessing the positive impact on a patient's life from a restored smile.

Why do you love working with your doctors and the rest of your team?

Working with our amazing doctors and staff is a dream come true! Their passion for dentistry and dedication to patient care inspire me every day.

More About Dulce

In my free time, I like to spend time with my family, travel, hike, go on walks with my dogs (Max and Bombon), go out to dance, read, and watch K-dramas.

Jackie

Dental Assistant

What year did you begin working with this office?

I began in 2021

What year did you start working in the dental field in general?

2021

What is your education/background in the dental field?

Completed dental courses in 2021

What is your favorite part of your job?

Working as a team to make all patients comfortable during all visits.

Why do you love working with your doctors and the rest of your team?

My favorite part is that all the assistants and doctors work well together and are always willing to help each other.

More About Jackie

I have lived all my life in San Jose, CR. During my free time, I like to spend it with my family. I like to spend time catching up with my parents and helping them out with anything they need.

April

Dental Assistant

What year did you begin working with this office?

2024

What year did you start working in the dental field in general?

2022

What is your education/background in the dental field?

Certified Dental Assistant

What is your favorite part of your job?

My favorite part of my job is helping patients with any procedure and making them smile.

Why do you love working with your doctors and the rest of your team?

I love working with my team and doctors because everyone is very nice and has good teamwork.

More About April

I was born and raised in San Jose, like to travel, love Hello Kitty, collect Hello Kitty merchandise, and like to try new foods.

Jaquelyn

Front Desk Receptionist

What year did you begin working with this office?

I started working at Varni Dental in 2025.

What year did you start working in the dental field in general?

I began my career in the dental field in 2025.

What is your education/background in the dental field?

I started off working as a receptionist at a different dental office, then got the opportunity to work here.

What is your favorite part of your job?

Working at the front desk means I'm the first and last point of contact. I enjoy seeing every patient satisfied and happy with their visit!

Why do you love working with your doctors and the rest of your team?

Ever since I started working here, they have been so welcoming and kind to me. I love that they are very generous and notice when I need a helping hand.

More About Jaquelyn

I was born and raised in San Jose. In my free time, I love working out and spending time with family/friends. I also love animals. When I was younger, I had a guinea pig and currently have 2 family dogs, a maltipoodle and Belgian Malinois.