Meet Our Team

Since 1972, Chestnut Dental has put our patients overall well-being at the core of every decision.  Thus, everyone at Chestnut Dental are avid believers in the importance of continuing education, use of the best technology, and making sure every patient receives the best dental care possible.

Chestnut Dental is Los Alamitos's family dental care specialist with dentists serving three year olds to 103 year olds.

Laura L. Auxier, D.M.D.

General Dentistry / Owner

Dr. Laura L. Auxier earned her DMD degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA. Prior to graduating with numerous honors including carrying a 4.0 GPA during last two years of dental school training, she earned a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from California State University, Long Beach; becoming the first of her family to graduate with a degree and post-nominal designation.

Dr. Auxier is a native Southern Californian, born in Downey, CA and grew up in the small desert community north of here in Hesperia, CA. She has a collective 22 years in the dental field, starting as a Dental Assistant in 1994.

Her numerous awards include:

Hanau Best of the Best Prosthodontic Award – Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, Pomona, CA
Doctor of Dental Medicine Class Scholarship – Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, Pomona, CA
Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership & Honors Organization – California State University, Long Beach, CA
Most Academic – Regional Occupational Program, Dental Assisting, Hesperia, CA
Dr. Auxier currently resides in Los Alamitos with her daughter Ashlyn, Fiancee Wade (of 6 years) and their tiny little dog Coco. She passion about clean eating and loves the outdoors (snowboarding, rollerskating, Baja off-roading, dirtbiking and all things adventure).

Los Alamitos Chestnut Dental's Patient Care Coordinator Samantha

Samantha Salguero

Front Office - Patient Care Coordinator

Los Alamitos Chestnut Dental Financial Coordinator Elsa

Elsa Morato

Insurance Coordinator

Chestnut Dental's Registered Dental Assistant Sarah

Sarah Romero, RDA

Registered Dental Assistant

Susan Schiappacasse, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

Mary

Dental Assistant

Marissa is a highly trained Dental Assistant, ensuring the patient experience matches our standard of care at Chestnut Dental.
Los Alamitos Dental care with top hygenist and family dentistry

Krysia Isabella, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

Kellie Borroto, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

Gina Alvarez, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

Exceptional patient experience and technology tailored for your needs.

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Laser Cleaning

For pre-periodontal disease patients this can help significantly. Laser cleaning targets deep pockets and hard to reach areas that need to be treated.

Digital X-Rays

Quicker, faster and much more accurate technology allows Chestnut Dental to expedite your visit while getting full visibility of your teeth.

In-visit Whitening

Make the most of your visit with our clinical whitening service. Our patients love getting professional whitening service after their cleanings or exams are performed.

Microscopic Evaluations

We have the ability to get ahead of potential issues with our preventive measures like microscopic evaluations. We recommend patients to inquire about having this services

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Orange County Family Dentist

Career Opportunities

Chestnut Dental is growing. After 50 years of servicing Greater Orange County and Long Beach area we are expanding our patient hours and offerings. We are excited to add more clinical professionals to our talent pool.

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