Meet the Team
At Dental Excellence, our team will make your comfort and safety our top priorities. With friendly attentiveness and a close eye on detail, we provide the latest safety and sterilization practices and focus on your health and overall well-being. We're committed to giving every patient a positive and rewarding experience.
Marilyn – Registered Dental Hygienist
A resident of Henderson for over 30 years, Marilyn joined our practice in 1997. She holds an associate’s degree from the College of Southern Nevada and has been a hygienist since 1994. In her position, Marilyn promotes dental health through education, prevention, and early detection. She appreciates our family-friendly atmosphere and Dr. Noorda’s dental philosophy and clinical skill.
Marilyn likes to brag about her two children and her two grandchildren, and you’ll often find her cooking or reading in her spare time.
Michelle – Certified Dental Assistant
Michelle is originally from Chama, New Mexico. She joined our team in 2001 and has 22 years of experience in the field of dentistry. When asked what she loves about our practice, she’ll tell you “everything!” Michelle appreciates that patients can relax and feel like they’re among friends at our family-friendly office.
Michelle has three kids: Ricardo, Jayme, and Antonio. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and taking long walks with her poodle, Sandy.
Pat – Office Manager
Originally from St. Joseph, Michigan, Pat started with our practice in 2004. She has over 30 years of experience in dentistry and has taken numerous dental continuing education courses. Pat is pleased to work with a team that promotes excellence and puts the needs and comfort of our patients first.
Pat has a son, Ryan. She enjoys touring the country on motorcycle with her husband, Bill; shopping; and playing with her two Rottweilers, Turbo and Lexie.
Valerie – Patient Communications Specialist
Valerie handles our office communications, using her degree from Brigham Young University, and occasionally works in the front office assisting patients. She loves to help people, and she enjoys our professional, yet fun-loving, staff.
Outside the office, Valerie likes to sew, read, sing, decorate cakes, camp with the family, and play with the dog.