Here at Miles of Smiles, we are a hardworking team that is committed to providing patient-focused orthodontic care in Temecula, Hemet, Murrieta and Corona, California. We genuinely care about our patients and work well together to ensure everyone’s needs are met. We are also able to assist you in Spanish, Italian and English. We are excited to get to know you and encourage you to contact us today to schedule your appointment with one of our skilled orthodontists, Dr. Tal Jergensen, Dr. Scott Hope, Dr. Andrew Ray or Dr. Samuel Waddoups.
Temecula/Hemet

Cathy
Office Manager
I have had the honor of being Dr. Jergensen’s office manager at Miles of Smiles Orthodontics for 26 years. To say I love my job is an understatement. I love our team and I love our patients and their families. There are no better feelings than to see a patient smile when their treatment is complete. Lives change here. In my off time, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and, of course, my dogs, Josie and Simba. I also enjoy traveling to new places.

Sally
My name is Sally, and I have worked in the orthodontic field for 35 years. I have worked with Dr. Jergensen since 1994 as his treatment coordinator. I am married and have two sons. I love going to church and being with my family and friends. My favorite place to go is the beach. I love being part of a family-oriented and caring team, creating create smiles that last a lifetime.

Lori
I have three children and six grandbabies. I have been doing orthodontics since 1976, and I have been with Dr. Jergensen since he opened his practice in 1993. I love quilting and going to the desert and the river in my free time. I have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Bella that I totally love!

Stephanie
My name is Stephanie. I am a wife and mom of two of the cutest boys in the world. We love camping, off-roading, playing baseball and spending time with our two Boxer dogs. I am a huge I Love Lucy fan and love to binge-watch true crime shows. I have been with Miles of Smiles since 2002. I stayed home when I had my boys, then went back as soon as they started school.

Katie
Hello, my name is Katie and I have been with Miles of Smiles since 2009. I love seeing our patients grow through the braces process. I have been married to my high school sweetheart since 2015 and I have my handsome little boy, Brenden, who always keeps me busy.

Heather
Hello, I am Heather. I have worked for Miles of Smiles since October 2020. I am the front desk administrator at both Hemet and Temecula locations. I have been in the orthodontic field for over three years. I have a passion for photography and graphic design, and I love working at Miles of Smiles because they embrace my passion.

Alexa
Hi, I am Alexa. I have worked for Miles of Smiles since September of 2020. I am the front desk lead in our Temecula location. I have been in the orthodontic field for over three years. I have my bachelor’s in psychology from California Baptist University. I am a licensed phlebotomist, but orthodontics has captured my heart.

Shelby
My name is Shelby Capperauld. I have been a registered dental assistant for about 20 years. I am married and I have a daughter that is 17 years old and a Golden Retriever named Rosie. My favorite things to do are going to the river, beach and desert, and spending time with family and friends.

Carlie
I am Carlie, and I enjoy spending time with family. I love going to Glamis with my boyfriend and his family. I have three cats and one dog. My fur babies mean everything to me. Every weekend I am constantly doing something with family, whether that be riding bikes, going to the beach or just watching a movie.

Paulina
My name is Paulina. I am one of Miles of Smiles orthodontic assistants and I love what I do! As well as putting braces on, I really enjoy going to the beach and hiking or watching the sunset! I love scary movies, cheese and spicy food. I have 100% Mexican heritage, and Spanish is my first language. I enjoy traveling and I have lived in Europe for a short while. I look forward to meeting each and every one of you and getting to create your beautiful smiles!

Jessica
Hi, I am Jessica. I am the X-ray and sterile technician in both Temecula and Hemet. Orthodontics caught my eye a while ago and being at Miles of Smiles has taught me so much. I have my notary license and I love learning new things. I am always open to finding new interests and hobbies. I enjoy spending my time with my family and my Frenchie, King. We love going to the beach and just being outdoors.

Michelle
Hello I am Michelle, and I have been in the dental field for over 25 years. I have worked in all aspects of the dental field. I have been with Dr. Jergensen since February 2006. I have learned so much from Dr. Jergensen over the past years. I enjoy caring for our patients, and I care for them like they are my own family. I am married to the greatest husband in the world. We have four children and a granddaughter. I love spending time with my family and traveling.
Murrieta/Corona

Lina
Hi, my name is Lina. I have worked in the orthodontic field since 2006 and have been with Miles of Smiles since 2013. I have had the privilege to work a number of different positions, starting off as a sterilization technician, and then completing school and becoming on registered dental assistant. I worked as a back-office lead and now office manager for the Corona and Murrieta locations. I am happily married with two beautiful boys, two Frenchie’s and a 75-pound African Sulcata tortoise. During my free time, I love to garden. Fun fact about me: I love skippy peanut butter and cannot live without it. I am also Colombian and Ecuadorian.

Frances
Hello, my name is Frances. I am a treatment coordinator at our Murrieta and Corona offices. I have been married since 2003, and we have two awesome daughters. I also have three beautiful Poodles, two African Sulcata tortoises and two Australian tree frogs. I love spending my free time with my family and friends, doing anything outdoors.

Kari
Hello! My name is Kari and I am the Corona back-office lead at Miles of Smiles. I have been with the company since January 2005. I am married with three young adult kids. I also have a granddaughter and will have a second grandbaby later in 2021. I enjoy spending my time with my family and close family friends. We love going to Las Vegas with our friends and going to Hawaii with our family.

Carmina
Hi, I am Carmina, back-office lead for Murrieta. I have been with Miles of Smiles since 2015. I love spending time with my family and going on scrapbook retreats with my aunts, cousin and friends. I put a lot of passion in my work and enjoy every minute of it.

Coya
Hi, I am Coya! I have been in the orthodontics field for over 20 years now. I really enjoy what I do, making new smiles for our patients. I am married to my husband, Enrique. We have three beautiful daughters: Daniela, Diana and Damara. I loved to spend time with my family. My passion is cooking.

Martha
Hello, my name is Martha. I am the lead lab technician at Miles of Smiles. I have been happily married for 11 years and have two beautiful stepdaughters. I enjoy spending my free time watching movies, going to the beach and traveling. I love taking my dog, Susy, out for walks and my favorite food is from my home country, Columbia.

Ruth
Hello, my name is Ruth. I am currently working as a lab technician here at Miles of Smiles, located in Murrieta. I spend my free time studying for my college classes. I also love spending time with my family, watching anime and reading a good book whenever I get the chance. My favorite food is chicken pho or sushi, and I am obsessed with matcha green tea lattes.