Meet Our Dental Team Reno
Your Passionate New Partners in Dental Health
Here at Smile Design Implant Centers, we believe that our patients deserve the absolute best dental care possible. That’s why Dr. Ricciardi, Dr. Winfield, and our superb dental team in Reno have spent the last several years giving it their all, providing life-changing care and fostering beautiful smiles for patients with all sorts of varying needs. You’ll feel right at home and like a member of our family when you’re here, and we’ll certainly make sure you leave with a big smile on your face! To learn more about us and what we do, feel free to continue reading or contact our dental office; we can’t wait to hear from you.
Alayna, Office Manager/Front Desk
With Alayna’s 10+ years of leadership experience, she’s the perfect fit as Smile Design Implant Center’s office and front desk manager. Originally from Reno, Alayna loves seeing the life-changing impact that her and her team have on patients, and she enjoys being able to collaborate with a wonderful team to make patients’ overall experiences enjoyable.
When she’s not at the office, she’s usually spending time with her family and friends, her dog Crosby, and her partner. She also loves reading, crafting, travelling, and anything having to do with being outdoors!
Mariana, Dental Lab Technician
Mariana is our in-house dental lab technician with over four years of restorative dental lab experience. She enjoys working with an amazing team and watching patients’ confidence transform throughout their treatment journey. Mariana attended Western Nevada College and Truckee Meadows Community College. She is CPR-certified and highly experienced in printing dental models, nightguards, and surgical guides.
Outside of work, she loves traveling and going to concerts to listen to live music!
Adriana, Dental Assistant/Back Office Manager
Adriana has well over a decade of experience in the dental field and runs our back office. She values being able to work with such a skilled, amazing team and enjoys being able to see the real-life impact of her work on patients’ lives. Adriana attended Milan Institute and is certified in coronal polishing, radiographs, and sterilizations. She also has experience with general dentistry, implant surgeries, and IV sedation.
Whenever she isn’t working, Adriana enjoys spending time with her husband of over 25 years, three children, and grandchildren. She also enjoys camping, side-by-side riding, family get-togethers, and taking care of her grandchildren.
Melina, Dental Assistant
Melina has been a dental assistant for over a decade and loves working with such an amazing team to help patients regain their confidence in themselves. She’s originally from Reno and graduated from the Milan Institute. Over her years of experience, she has gained clinical expertise in assisting with endodontic treatment, PRF, oral surgery, and IV sedation. She’s also certified in radiographs, coronal polishing, and CPR.
Melina has been married for over a decade and has one daughter and a dog. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling whenever she isn’t in the office.