Our Team

Rebecca Hakhamian
Registered Dental Hygienist
Rebecca is a proud graduate of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene.
Rebecca Hakhamian
Registered Dental Hygienist
Rebecca is a proud graduate of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, where she received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, California where she followed her family’s footsteps within the field of dentistry. Her father is a dentist as well as two older brothers whom are also USC alumni. She grew up in a dental office and found her passion for excellent patient care from a young age. For Rebecca, education and the preventative aspect of dentistry are the most intriguing and most important in her practice. She loves to keep up with the latest technology and research to provide her patients with the utmost care. Outside of work she loves to travel and cook. She’s often in the kitchen learning family recipes that have been passed down for generations from her mother. As a great professional with philosophies in line with our other USC-trained providers, she is a great addition to our team!

Lulu Navarro
Registered Dental Assistant
Lulu has been a practicing Registered Dental Assistant for over 20 years. She was drawn to the dental field at a young age and began her career as an RDA in Santa Monica.

Sarai Cornejo
Registered Dental Assistant
Sarai is a Dental Assistant born in Santa Monica, California. She chose this career path because she’s very passionate about helping people feel comfortable and making sure they have the best dental experience.
Sarai Cornejo
Registered Dental Assistant
Sarai is a Registered Dental Assistant born in Santa Monica, California. She chose this career path because she’s very passionate about helping people feel comfortable and making sure they have the best dental experience.
She strives to build relationships with her patients and finds their trust very important and rewarding. During her free time she enjoys spending time with her family as well as running and singing.

Eddie Cabrera
Dental Sedation Assistant
Eddie has extensive experience in the dental field-- having assisted in thousands of procedures in dental sedation over the last 20 years, he adds an unparalleled level of expertise to our back office.
Eddie Cabrera
Dental Sedation Assistant
Eddie has extensive experience in the dental field– having assisted in thousands of procedures in dental sedation over the last 20 years, and having taught dental teams throughout the country, he adds an unparalleled level of expertise to our back office. In addition to dental sedation, he serves our patients in all aspects of general dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Natalie Pourroy Chavez
Front Office Coordinator
Natalie is a Santa Monica native with a heart for serving others. As a graduate of Loyola Marymount University, she has a breadth of experience having travelled and lived in different parts of the world and excelling in various administrative roles.
Natalie Pourroy Chavez
Front Office Coordinator
Natalie is a Santa Monica native with a heart for serving others. As a graduate of Loyola Marymount University, she has a breadth of experience having travelled and lived in different parts of the world and excelling in various administrative roles. She lives and thrives in her hometown with her three wonderful kids where they enjoy going to museums, theme parks, the beach, hiking and swimming. Her exceptional dedication to our patients is embodied by her favorite quote by Jane Goodall: “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
"These people changed my life. I now have a totally new and wonderful smile, and I am THRILLED with the results. I love to smile again, and that is all thanks to these wonderful people at The Palisades Dentists."