Meet Our Team

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.