Meet the Team

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Tamara Thomas

REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Born and raised in North San Diego County, I started my dental career in 2003 as a Registered Dental Assistant. I continued my education and became a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2009. My passion for a holistic, integrative approach has lead me to become an Orofacial Myologist and educating patients on how orofacial structures relate to airway health. I am passionate about the oral and systemic connection, keeping up to date with the latest research and comprehensive approach to overall wellness. Outside of the dental setting, I run my own myofunctional therapy office called Facial Physique and enjoy spending time with my boyfriend.

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Cindy

office coordinator

Cindy was born and raised in San Diego and graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with a BA in Business Administration. She moved to Temecula with her husband and three girls in 2002 and has loved living and raising her children here. She has been a part of the Vineyard Valley team since 2013. Cindy feels fortunate to get to work with such a wonderful group of people and enjoys getting to know the patients while helping them to understand their insurance benefits.


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Lori Anne

office coordinator

Lori Anne joined the office in April 2015 and has proudly called the Temecula Valley home since 1991. She enjoys welcoming patients with a friendly smile and takes pride in helping them better understand their insurance benefits. Ensuring that every patient feels cared for and informed is one of her top priorities.

She is the proud mother of two grown daughters and a joyful grandmother to six amazing grandchildren. Lori Anne feels fortunate to be part of such a kind, compassionate, and supportive dental team.

Outside of work, she loves spending time with her grandchildren and expressing her creativity through decorating and craft projects.


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Dita

office coordinator

Dita has been fortunate to work alongside many truly wonderful doctors throughout her dental career—from Denmark to Del Mar. Each experience has strengthened her appreciation for patient-centered care.

She is proud to be a part of Dr. Ruzzamenti’s team, where the emphasis is always on doing what’s best for the patient.

Outside of the office, Dita enjoys hiking, practicing yoga, spending time with her family, and savoring great food. Thankfully, her love for hiking helps balance out her foodie side!


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Michael Stanford

registered dental assistant (Expanded Function, level-2)
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Landi

registered dental hygienist

Landi was raised in Murrieta, California and currently lives in Murrieta. Landi graduated from Loma Linda University with a BS in Hygiene. Landi enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her family and friends. Landi states, “I love working at vineyard valley, where patient care and education is my main goal. I love my patients, and the team here.”


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Tiffany

registered dental hygienist
Tiffany received her Dental Hygiene degree from San Joaquin Valley College. She joined the Vineyard Valley Dental team in 2010. She grew up on the Central Coast, but has lived in Murrieta since 2007. Tiffany and her husband have loved raising their 4 children among this great community. She loves being outdoors in the sunshine and enjoys cheering on her kids in their various sports. Tiffany feels so fortunate to be a part of such a remarkable practice, where the office as a whole cares so deeply for all of their patients!

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Christina

registered dental hygienist
Bio coming soon...

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Andi

registered dental assistant

Andi was born and raised in Southern California. Her husband currently serves with the United States Marine Corp. Throughout his career they’ve had numerous places to call “home”. They have 3 grown children. She enjoys spending time with her family and loves the beach. Andi has been an RDA since 1997 with experience in both front and back office. She joined Vineyard Valley Dental in 2013. “One of the rewarding parts of my job is getting to know our patients, their families, and making them feel comfortable during their appointment”, she states.


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Victoria

registered dental assistant

Victoria has been a dental assistant since 2022. She enjoys helping patients feel comfortable and cared for during their visits and values being part of a team that promotes oral health and confident smiles. She takes pride in working at Vineyard Valley Dental, where the focus is always on attention to detail, a patient-centered approach, and a positive attitude.

Outside the office, Victoria stays active by running and unwinds with a good book. Whether she’s training for a local race or getting lost in a new novel, she believes in maintaining balance and staying curious—both personally and professionally.