Affie
Registered Dental Hygienist

I grew up partly in Iran and Switzerland. Having a strong desire to pursue my career in dentistry I decided to study dental hygiene when I came to the United States and completed my training at UCSF in 1998.  Where I first met Dr McDowell in school as well. In 2012 I joined Dr.McDowell’s dental practice, now TVFD, and I continue to enjoy our team work while tending to my patients’ dental concerns and improving their dental health.

I am fluent in Persian, French, and English languages. Simple pleasures in life make me happy.  I enjoy playing piano, reading poetry,  scientific articles and non-fiction books. I particularly take pleasure in cooking, baking; with my specialty in cream puffs!  I have a ritual of making flower arrangements freshly cut from our garden.

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Heather
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Tina
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Hi, my name is Athena "Tina" Sklias,  RDH. I am a registered dental hygienist . I have been practicing for the past 3 decades in California. I grew up in the Maryland suburbs and went to school in Baltimore. I attended UCSF for post graduate classes before receiving my California license, and I am a member of the Redwood dental hygienist association. I have raised my 2 children in Marin county and live with my partner of 25 years in San Rafael.

We  love hiking, golf, nature, and most importantly spending time with our granddaughter! My goal is to help those I engage with learn about oral health and the connection to whole body health and well being.

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