Meet Our Bakersfield Dental Team

Meg, Co-Managing Owner

Married to Dr. Purdy for 30+ years, her role at PPD has evolved over the years. She says that the best part of her job is getting to figure out how we can make the patient experience at PPD better and better. While she believes we already do this well, the thing that excites her is that we’re never finished improving!

Meg and Dr. Purdy are proud parents of two daughters-their oldest is PPD's Digital Marketing and Media Coordinator, and their youngest is a competitive student heptathlete. When she and Dr. Purdy are not in the office, it’s usually because they are chasing the increasingly rare opportunities to spend time with their girls. Beyond that you'll find her perusing the outdoor activities she enjoys or connecting with the friends and family she adores.

Stacy, Office Manager

While we value the contributions of every member of our team, PPD would not be what it is today without the high standards, long-hours and dedication of Stacy for more than 20 years, helping countless children and parents have easy access to great dental care. A graduate of California State University Bakersfield, she received her degree in elementary education, but after working in dentistry knew it was the place for her.

Stacy has two sons, one daughter, one daughter-in-law, and one precious grandson. Outside of the office, you’ll usually find her supporting her kids whether it’s at a baseball game, music lessons, or just relaxing by the pool. When she’s able to take a trip, she enjoys visiting California’s central coast in her trailer.

Gloria, Front Office

Gloria has worked in dentistry for over 15 years, and nothing makes her happier than seeing a child walk out of our office with a huge smile after a great visit. A proud Bakersfield native, she is a mother of four and loves cheering on her kids during their various sporting events. To relax, she likes to crochet, just recently completing a large blanket!

Jeannie, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Jeannie loves being able to make a difference in children’s lives by helping them gain confidence, stay healthy, and overcome any anxiety they have related to the dentist. She has been with us for almost her entire career since graduating from Central California Dental Academy.

Jeannie’s children are very involved in sports, so she says her world revolves around whatever season it might be. Whether it’s baseball, softball, or basketball, you’ll always find her on the sidelines cheering on her kids.

Marsha, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Marsha started dental assisting in 1996 in a general practice before making the move to pediatric dentistry, where she discovered she loved working with kids. She attended San Joaquin Valley College and continued her education their to earn her expanded functions certification. She was initially drawn to the profession because she spent a lot of time at the dentist as a child, and she had such a positive experience with the dental assistants that she wanted to follow in their footsteps.

A Bakersfield native, Marsha is married with one daughter, one stepson, three grandkids, and has a dog (Stormy) and turtle (Thomas). When she isn’t working, she likes to go to the gym, on camping trips, on bike rides, and to classic car shows. Of course, her favorite thing to do is be with her family and grandkids.

Patricia, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Patricia has worked in dentistry for 20+ years, and she says it’s so rewarding to help children feel comfortable and build healthy habits, giving them more and more confidence she can see at each visit. She completed both her initial dental education and earned her expanded function certification from San Joaquin Valley College.

When she isn’t looking after little smiles, Patricia loves hanging out with her family, which includes her husband and their three children.

Anita, Compliance Officer, formally an EFDA

Anita has been a part of the PPD family for over 23 years and has had an amazing 35-year career in dentistry. She has literally helped generations of children learn to love their smiles. She completed the Bakersfield College Dental Assistant Program and attended ULCA to earn her expanded functions certification.

Anita and her husband have a blended family that have given them six children and seven grandkids, so most of her weekends are about making memories with family.

Amie, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Amie is a 30+ year dental veteran who has been with us for over 20 years. She says that working with kids keeps her young, and she’s had the privilege of treating the children of some of her patients when she started with us. She began her dental training at San Joaquin College before eventually achieving her expanded functions status through UCLA.

Erica, Registered Dental Assistant

Erica is eager to come to work every day because she loves engaging with children’s energy and creativity, which goes a long way in making their dental visits fun! She has been making friends in the dental world for over 15 years and is originally from Salinas. When she isn’t at the office, you’ll often find her working out or taking her dog, Molly, for a walk.

Roxane, Registered Dental Assistant

A graduate of Kaplan College, Roxane says her favorite part of the job is working with kids that are happy to see us. She has been with PPD for most of her 12-year dental career, and her weekends are usually taken up by her family of five, whether it involves kickball, volleyball, or bowling league.

Tanya, Registered Dental Assistant

Tanya worked with adults for over a decade after graduating from San Joaquin Valley College before finding her home in pediatric dentistry. Her favorite part of her day is seeing kids who are excited to visit us (especially if they were nervous during their initial appointment).

A proud mom to three boys and one girl, Tanya primarily spends her free time with her family, enjoying their company at various gatherings and dinners.

Anthony, Registered Dental Assistant

Anthony has been with us for his entire dental career, and his favorite part of his job is giving our young patients the kind of smile that will inspire their confidence for years to come. He attended Brightwood College for his dental training and is currently in school to obtain additional certifications and skills.

Anthony credits where he is today to his hardworking and dedicated parents, and he hopes to carry on these values when starting his own family in the future. He tends to spend most of his off time with his girlfriend, and they enjoy staying in and watching new shows together, going to the movies, and trying out new restaurants.

Ashley, Registered Dental Assistant

After graduating from UEI College, Ashley knew she found her work home at PPD because she loves helping children every day. Originally from Bakersfield, she comes from a big family with three sisters and four brothers, and she and her boyfriend also have two fur babies (Scooter and Sierra). When she isn’t busy running her baking business, you’ll usually find her at church or attending rodeos.

Nancy, Dental Assistant

Nancy joined us in 2024 and brings over a decade of experience to our team. When she isn’t taking care of kids at the office, she’s taking care of her own children back at home, and she wouldn’t have it any other way! Thanks to them and her natural curiosity, she likes that she always has a chance to learn something new.

Diana, Dental Assistant

Diana says that she’s surrounded by great people here at PPD, referring to our young patients, their families, and her fellow team members! She attended UEI Bakersfield and focuses all of her free time on her daughter, always finding fun activities for them to do together.