Meet Our Staff | Patra Watana, DMD & Iritani Orthodontics

Our staff is uniquely trained and highly skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Our staff consists of team members with specialized training and multiple certifications, and each one of our team members has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.

To experience the difference that only a well-trained, professional and courteous team can deliver, schedule your appointment with our office today!

Scott N. - Office Coordinator

Scott was born in Alamosa Colorado and went to Rangeview High School in Aurora. He attended Oklahoma Christian University where he was a co-captain for the baseball team. Scott played four years of professional baseball with the Tupelo Tornado in Mississippi as a pitcher. He still enjoys baseball as well as golf, basketball, and racquet ball. Scott has two kids and loves spending time going to their many activities.

Mary A. – Financial Coordinator

Mary is originally from Lake Forest, Illinois where she worked in a pediatric dental office prior to moving to Denver in October of 2014. Since her mother was a hygienist, she has been around dentistry from an early age. Mary is an avid outdoor enthusiast and enjoys live music. She hopes to one day complete the Santiago De Compostela route in Spain. In her spare time, she loves to cook and cheer on her Chicago Bulls. An interesting fact about Mary is that she raised chickens while growing up, and she Irish step danced until she was thirteen.

Emily A. – Dental Assistant

Emliy is a Colorado native, born and raised in Highlands Ranch. As a dental assistant, Emily has worked in an endodontic practice and a restorative practice geared toward adults, but she decided to switch to pediatric dentistry and loves working with kids. In her spare time, you can find Emily snowboarding, hiking, playing tennis or going to concerts. Emily enjoys traveling to different countries and used to compete nationally in piano competitions.

Bambi S. – Dental Assistant

Bambi was originally born in Ohio and spent a few years in Utah and California before moving to Colorado in 1980. Upon completion of dental assisting school, Bambi accepted her first orthodontic assisting position with Dr. Iritani in 1992. Having spent most of her career in orthodontics, Bambi says she still loves treating both kids and adults and "changing lives by changing smiles." She believes she is as passionate about orthodontics now as she was when she joined Dr. Iritani over two decades ago, crediting Dr. Iritani for much of that passion. Bambi's mother and two sisters live in the metro area and her daughter Ericka is a math teacher at Sky Vista. In her free time, Bambi enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and watching documentaries and court shows.

Lynette G. - Dental Assistant

Lynette was born in Denver Colorado. Outside the office, she enjoys scrapbooking, watching movies and spending time with family. Lynette has five children and seven grandchildren and spends many a weekend at softball games. Lynette is a self-proclaimed “extreme couponer” and jumps at the opportunity to get a good deal.

Selena A. - Dental Assistant

Selena was born in Denver and raised in Saint Anne, Missouri. She enjoys working with teenagers and learning about their lives. Selena is thrilled to be working in an orthodontic practice. In her spare time she enjoys fishing, crocheting and spending time with her four kids.