Meet The Staff

Tia Hulsey, Financial Administrator

Abraham Solis, RDAEF

After moving to California, Abraham received his Registered Dental Assistant license in 1995.  He continued his education and received his certification in sedation dentistry from USC in 2000.  In 2003 he earned his extended functions certification from the Dental Board of California Committee of Dental Auxiliaries.   Abraham has been assisting Dr. Robert T. Cadalso Jr. for 20 years.  Abraham’s comprehensive knowledge includes Orthodontics, Invisalign, Oral Surgery, Implants, Periodontics, Sedation Dentistry, ZOOM, Endodontics and Prosthodontics. 

In addition to Abraham’s expanded functions certification, and the years of experience in the dental field all around the world makes Abraham more valuable than most Registered Dental Assistants with Expanded Functions. 

In his spare time, Abraham stays fit by working out daily and treasures his quality time with his wife. He enjoys being the proud grandfather to his 3 grandsons.

Stephanie Cone, RDA

Raised primarily in Southern California, Stephanie graduated from North Orange County ROP dental assisting program in Fullerton in 1989.  She has 23 years of experience, all of which have been working with our Dr. Marc Pizzolo.  Stephanie is knowledgeable in all aspects of dentistry.  Including but not limited to Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Pedodontics and sterilization protocols.  Stephanie mentors and trains all ROP interns that come into our practice.  She treats her profession as career not a job which is evident by her sincerity and caring disposition with her patients.  Stephanie realizes that the dental field is always evolving and if you stop learning you are not as viable or as knowledgeable to the patient and the dental team.  Stephanie’s hobbies are hiking, camping, boating and fishing with her husband and family. 

Julio Venegas, DA

We are happy to have recently added Julio to our team.  Julio has over 18 years of experience as a dental assistant.  He entered the dental field through the ROP program at Valley High School in Santa Ana.  After graduation he continued working in the dental field while attending Santa Ana College.  He received his Associates of Arts degree in 1999.  Julio strives to further his education by attending continuing education classes where he has obtained additional training and certifications within the dental field.  When not in the office, Julio enjoys playing racquetball and spending time with his wife and their three daughters. 

Shohreh Hejazi , RDHEF, B.S.

Shohreh received her first state Dental Hygiene license in New York in 1990.   From there she moved to Chicago Illinois where she received her second state license. In 1995 she decided to move further west and came to California.  At that time she passed her clinical board exam at USC and enrolled at Loma Linda University where she received her expanded function training.  Shohreh is passionate about helping people stay healthy and is knowledgeable about nutrition and supplements.  Shohreh believes in giving back to her community by devoting her time to Fana Global Foundation to help Children’s Wellness and transforming hunger and obesity.  Away from the office Shohreh stays active by attending many yoga classes.  You may also pass Shohreh on any given trail in South Orange County as she is a hiking enthusiast.    

Quynh Doung, RDH, B.S.

Quynh received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from UC Irvine in 1994.  She then received her degree in Dental Hygiene from Cypress College in 2002.  Quynh is dedicated to educating her patients on the importance of good dental health and the role it plays in a patients overall general well being.  Quynh is interested in the advancements in laser dentistry and how they will contribute to gum health in the future.   Outside of the office Quynh enjoys baking and gourmet cooking.  She is married with 2 young daughters that keep her very busy, from classroom activities to bake sales and PTA.