Mayra Bravo
Office Manager/Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Hello, I am Mayra, I am the Office Manager at Dental Lyfe Studio, I am familiar with all the tasks of a dental office. I am Bilingual in English and Spanish. My dental career has been ongoing for 13 years, and counting. I completed the dental assisting program at Summit Career College in 2010. I began working as front desk receptionist the first 5 years in the dental field. In September 2015, I ventured into the back office responsibilities and so this encouraged me to obtain my Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license in April 2017. My license is continually active with the State of California, as I am able to implement modern dentistry for my team and coach teamwork in any area of the office for a smooth flow of operations. I live by my favorite quote: “Faith makes all things possible, Love makes all things beautiful.” This is why I took a leap of faith doing what I love, which is working with Dr. Sameh Soliman at Dental Lyfe Studio. We meet in 2018 at another dental office where we worked together as RDA’s. Dr. Soliman then moved to Arizona for Dental School, and now we get to work together again. Fun fact: I was born in Arizona! I enjoy educating my patients on healthy habits to maintain a healthy smile. My favorite color is green and favorite fruit is mangos. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family and serving at my church. Another accomplishment is my 600+ hours dedicated to obtain my 2-year faith-based certification as a “Family Counselor” in December 2021.
Eyman Soliman
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
Inspired by my sons, in 2016, I joined my youngest son Habib Soliman in his Dental Assisting (DA) course at Hesperia Unified School District’s ROP Adult Program. Unaware of what the future will hold for our family, I decided to continue my career in Dentistry and one-day help manage my sons’ dental offices. Here, I am today, fulfilling my dream working with my oldest son, Dr. Sameh Soliman at his beautiful office Dental Lyfe Studio. Prior to getting my DA license, I did not have much educational options nor support where I grew up in Egypt; however, I believe that everything happens for reason. As of today, I realized where God was leading me and I could not be any happier. After exploring the dental field, I fell in love with it and in many ways it compares to cooking, which is an all-time favorite hobby of mine. A fun fact about me is that I am in love with cooking and it makes me want to learn and try new food ideas from different countries around the world. Working for Dental Lyfe Studio has allowed me to expand and strengthen my DA abilities, while also have my team try my new cooking recipes and critique my work. If you ask me, it is the best of both worlds – dentist and cooking, I love both. Nice to meet you and see you soon at the office.
Mariam Kaldes
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)/Pre-Dental Student
Hello, my name is Mariam Kaldes, I am a Pre-Dental Student and I started working as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) at Dental Lyfe Studio in May 2023. I earned my Dental Assistant Certifications from California Dental Certifications (CDC) in San Diego, CA. I am also a year away from earning my Bachelor’s in Chemistry from UC Irvine and applying to Dental School. I decided to work as a CDA to gain experience and get involved in the dental field early on before I go to Dental School. I chose dentistry because I love helping out people and making them smile. I love interacting with our patients and making them feel welcomed and comfortable. I also enjoy working with my hands and am very passionate about this field. I chose to work at Dental Lyfe Studio to gain more knowledge about dentistry from Dr. Sameh Soliman and seek his advice in my Dental School application process, knowing that he successfully went through the whole process before me and has a wealth of knowledge to share with me and other Pre-Dental Students. In addition, I enjoy the work environment at this office and the fantastic staff I am lucky to work with, because they make the environment feel more like family at home than coworkers. Fun fact about me: my favorite type of music is Egyptian and Turkish music. My favorite quote is, “Rest assured and do not think too much about any matter. Leave it to God, who is in control.” –Saint Pope Kyrillos VI of Alexandria.
Farah Dawood
Pre-Dental Student/Intern
Hello, my name is Farah and I am a Pre-Dental Student at CSUF. I chose dentistry because it is a career that provides a unique opportunity to work as a health care professional, diagnosing people and treating variety of oral and dental health issues. Also, making people smile with confidence is really rewarding especially because my dad suffered for years with his teeth due to 34 years of smoking, and was very insecure and unhappy about his physical appearance and in all his pictures he used to smile with his mouth closed. Oral health complications led to significant weight loss because most of his teeth were broken so it was hard to chew and he used to swallow food particles as a whole which also caused severe constipation issues for years that unfortunately led to hemorrhoids. But since he fixed his teeth he is now more confident and healthier. So, overall, teeth are extremely important and if you do not take care of your teeth, it will eventually lead to complicated systematic medical issues. Dental Lyfe Studio is by far the best! It is the most comfortable dental clinic, it is really “Your Dental Home” for the staff and patients alike. Dr. Sameh Soliman genuinely cares about his crew and patients and he is the reason why this dental clinic is really unique and special because of how comfortable and positive the environment is there; for everyone while still treating patients and giving them the best personalized treatment that they deserve. Fun facts about me is that I love traveling in fact I am writing this bio from Miami. Egyptian music is definitely my go to! Lastly, my favorite quote is from Genesis 39:2 in the Bible: “The Lord was with Joseph, and he was a successful man;” when in doubt, this quote makes me remember that God is by my side and that he has a great plan ready for me so I just need to try my best and He will do the rest.
Valeria Montes de Oca
Pre-Dental Student/Intern
Hello, my name is Valeria and I am a Pre-Dental Student and intern. I have always wanted to be in the medical field and have always had a passion for patient care. I admire dentistry for the precise and exact measurement in such a small part of the body. I enjoy working at Dental Lyfe Studio, especially with Dr. Sameh Soliman, who provides such an inspirational and motivating environment to work in. Dr. Soliman is precise in his work as he takes his time with his patients, and genuinely cares for every single one of his patients. Fun fact about me: ever since I could remember I have always dreamed of being a professional figure skater. Starting at the age of five, then years later traveling to attend competitions and shows all over the US. I love to skate and after 15 years I showed myself I can accomplish any of my dreams. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family. I also love to go shopping, aka “retail therapy.” My favorite quote is “Never give up on something that you can’t go a day without thinking about,” I love this quote because if something is so important to you, never give up on your dreams even if failure happens in the process!
Miriam Matthew
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)/Dental Student
Hello, my name is Miriam and I am a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and Dental Student. I will be starting my 4-year Dental School journey at University of Southern California (USC) Fall 2023. I received my Bachelor’s in Biology and as my interests grew, I always thought about the many talents and strengths I have, and how they would be applicable to me as a future Dentist. I also received my Master’s in Legal Studies, because I truly care about oral health and its accessibility to the public at large. There is always the argument of oral health care being a privilege or a right, and while I believe it is both. It is important to study the “in-betweens,” to become the best doctor, so that dentistry can reach those who truly need it. I knew I could become anything in America and I always valued my education. As someone who loves to work with their hands, and has a passion to serve others, Dentistry is truly a dream job. After a few years working as a front office receptionist, I decided to pursue a more interpersonal connection with patients and got my certifications in Radiation Safety, HIPPA, and Infection Control to become a CDA. Dental Lyfe Studio makes me excited and constantly looking forward to coming to work. The atmosphere is fast-paced with precise care, but still fun and rewarding. Dental Lyfe Studio also provides an environment that promotes teaching and learning, the “Pay It Forward” approach as implemented by Dr. Sameh Soliman. I have learned more than I could ever imagine and I am so eager to show off all the skills I gained when I start Dental School! I truly owe this all to Dr. Soliman, who is a mentor and friend. He took me under his wing from the moment I met him, and I hope to be half the Dentist he is one day. Fun facts about me are I am a die-hard Marvel Comics fan and I love watching all the movies in theaters, and Iron Man is my favorite superhero. My taste in music is pretty eclectic and constantly changing. My Apple Music playlist can easily switch between pop hips, Disney classics, any Drake album, and of course the great Morgan Wallen. Finally, my favorite quote is: “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall” –Confucius.
Sandra Hemaya
Pre-Dental Student/Intern
Hello, my name is Sandra, I am a Pre-Dental Student and an intern at Dental Lyfe Studio. I came to the United States with my family and decided to pursue dentistry at a young age. I currently hold a Bachelor’s in Biology and graduated from California State University, San Bernardino. I chose dentistry because not only can dentists relieve pain and discomfort, it is also a profession that can boost confidence, transform smiles and change one’s entire perspective on life. I chose Dental Lyfe Studio for two reasons: 1) because of the excellent teaching environment that was presented to me by the team led by Dr. Sameh Soliman and 2) after seeing firsthand how passionate the team is about high quality care not only for the staff but also for every patient that comes through our doors. Fun Facts about myself are: I was born in Egypt, I love music enjoy and photography, as a matter of fact I took these professional headshots for the Dental Lyfe Studio staff. I enjoy a wide variety of music anywhere from Egyptian rap songs to English soft music and all of what is in between. My favorite quote is: “Do what you love, so you may love what you do” –Confucius.