Dr. Bassam Michiel grew up in the Fresno area where he attended C.S.U. Fresno for his undergraduate studies in Molecular and Cellular Biology. He then earned his D.D.S. at U.C. San Francisco's School of Dentistry. Being community minded, he chose to return to the Central Valley and do his residency working with the under served at Fresno’s Community Medical Centers. He is committed to excellence in dentistry through a conservative approach while stressing preventive care. Dr. Michiel continues to be involved in mission trips to Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua to provide much needed dental care to the people of Central America. He enjoys spending his free time with family and friends and playing drums.         Elena Celaya was born and raised in Salinas, California. She moved to Madera in 2003 to be closer to her family. She is a graduate of the R.O.P Center where she gained her Registered Dental Assisting license. She has been working in the dental field for 13 years and has enjoyed every minute of it! Her interests include spending time with her family, friends and going to church. She is also involved in various church functions.         Kathy Yamamoto was born and raised in Fresno, California, and moved to Madera in 1992. She earned an Associate in Arts degree and an Associate in Science degree in Dental Hygiene from Fresno City College in 1990. Her interests include family activities such as camping and weekend travel to the coast. Kathy looks forward to her family's yearly summer trips. They are also supporters of the Special Olympics, and are members of the Central California Chapter of the Autism Society of America.     Margie Marmolejo has been a resident of Madera her entire life. She is a graduate of Galen College and has worked as a Registered Dental Assistant for over 30 years. Margie is an active member of her Parish Community and enjoys spending time with her husband, three adult children, and four adorable grandchildren. They enjoy vacations, playing board games, and dominos.     Patricia Ruiz has been working in the dental field as a Registered Dental Assistant for twenty years. She was raised in southern California and moved to Madera sixteen years ago. She enjoys working with a variety of people and enjoys helping others through the services our office provides. She is involved in her Church community in different ministries and especially enjoys her involvement with the youth. Patricia also enjoys spending her leisure time with her husband and family.