Empress
Our Staff

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(Left to Right) Yoshiko, Annette, Cesar, Dr Hakim, Carol, and Anna.


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Yoshiko Murata, RDH
Yoshiko is currently enrolled in the Master of Public Health program at San Jose State University after obtaining a B.S. degree in Health Science. She has been a Registered Dental Hygienist in California since 1999 and has been with the center since 2001. She is also a licensed dental hygienist in Japan. Yoshiko earned her certification for Laser treatment in 2005. She enjoys treating all the wonderful people who come to the office and is fluent in Japanese. Yoshiko has a 4-year-old daughter and enjoys reading, swimming, skiing and Japanese-style flower arrangement.


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Annette Stevens, Front Office
Annette has been working in the dental field since 1998. She is a certified dental assistant, but prefers to work in the front office helping patients with insurance and billing questions. She loves to work with patients on a one-on-one basis and is fluent in Spanish. Annette enjoys spending her free time with her 2 boys playing sports and traveling.


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Cesar Castro, RDA
Cesar earned a DDS degree in Mexico City and is a registered dental assistant in California. With 10+ years experience assisting dental specialists in the bay area, Cesar has an impressive understanding of dental treatments. He is always willing to share his knowledge with patients.


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Anna Averbach, RDH
Anna graduated from Northwestern University in 1989 and has 18 years of experience as a dental hygienist. She has earned her laser, CPR, and first aid certification. She is fluent in Russian. Anna has taken continued education courses in forensic dentistry for the last 3 years. She is a certified personal trainer. Her hobbies include knitting and personal physical fitness.









Zahra Hakim DDS • (650) 321-3220 • 780 Welch Road, Suite 104 • Palo Alto, California 94304