Welcome to Brea Premier Dentistry, the private dental practice of Dr. Les Samuelson and Dr. Kevin Lee! Dr. Samuelson started our Brea dental practice in 1989, and Dr. Lee is excited to carry on his tradition of excellence while bringing some new and exciting services to the practice.
Our team works together with the common goal of treating our patients the way we would treat our own family members, and we would love to welcome you into our dental family. Please get to know more about our unique team members here. We look forward to welcoming you to Brea Premier Dentistry!
Dr. Kevin Lee
Dr. Kevin Lee earned a BS in human biology at the University of California, San Diego, his DDS at the University of Maryland Dental School, and his General Practice Residency (GPR) at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Lee decided to become a dentist after going on a humanitarian medical mission trip to Mexico. During this trip, he witnessed many patients with missing teeth and poor overall dental health affecting their quality of life.
Dr. Lee's favorite aspect of being a dentist is the interaction he has with his patients and the ability to improve their overall health. His patients become his lifelong friends, and he feels privileged to be able to serve the community in this wonderful professional capacity.
When Dr. Lee isn't taking care of patients, he loves spending time with his two children, he says, " I adore my children, and watching them grow and develop every single day brings so much joy to my life." He also enjoys playing basketball, golf, and badminton. A fun fact that people may not know about Dr. Lee is that he can wiggle his ears!
Britney Bodell
Dental Hygienist
Brittney received her training at San Joaquin Valley College and has been with our practice since 2003. Her favorite part of the job is helping her patients achieve a healthy smile and encouraging them to care for their teeth and gums. She's very social and loves that her job allows her to get to know so many people.
In her free time, Brittney loves watching football and going to the beach when she's not being the "Mommy Uber" for her three children. A fun fact that people may not know about Brittney is that she absolutely loves Christmas. To her, it truly is "The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!" She has been nicknamed the "Queen of Christmas" because of all the decorating she does and the "Christmasy" things she plans.
Susan Lindberg
Dental Hygienist
Susan trained at Loyola University in Chicago and has been with our dental practice since 2010. Susan loves getting to know her patients and appreciates the relationships she's built with them over the years. She feels it's very rewarding to know that she's contributing to making a positive difference in the health of her patients.
When she's not caring for patients, Susan enjoys reading, cooking, bike riding, hiking, watching football (Go Broncos!), time at the beach, bowling, card games, jigsaw puzzles and a good game of ping pong. A fun fact that people may not know about Susan is that her family was on the game show Family Feud in 1992!
Debbie Gragnano
Dental Hygienist
Debbie received her training from Cerritos College, and she's been in the dental industry for over 35 years and at our dental practice for 27. She loves her job because she likes people and enjoys helping them achieve and maintain excellent dental health.
You may find Debbie traveling, boating, or gambling when she's not caring for patients. However, a fun fact people may not know about Debbie is that she fights crime on Fridays!
Anh Nguyen
Dental Hygienist
Anh received her training at Cerritos College, and she's been with the practice and in the dental industry for 15 years. Anh appreciates her job because it allows her to build close relationships with her patients and make a difference in their dental health and well-being.
In her free time, besides spending time with friends and family, Anh loves to watch movies, take walks around her neighborhood, read, and listen to music. A fun fact that people might not know about Anh is that her hobby is collecting tropical fruit trees. So far, she has planted over ten different kinds of fruit trees in her garden!
Denise Najera
Dental Hygienist
Denise received her training from Fullerton College and the Cerritos College Dental Hygiene Program. Denise has been in the dental field since 1999 and with Brea Premier Dentistry since 2019. Her favorite aspect of her job is building relationships with her patients and helping them achieve their best smiles. She says, "There's no better feeling than empowering patients with information and the best tools for their specific needs. Patients could go anywhere for their dental cleaning, and I want them to know I'm thankful for the opportunity to care for them. Our team works hard to provide the best experience for our patients."
Denise loves outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, and horseback riding, when she's not caring for patients. She's always looking for new things to do and loves going to concerts, the theater, and trying new restaurants. She's also a Peloton athlete and sports fan. A fun fact that people might not know about Denise is that her favorite season is football season!
Joy Villanueva
Registered Dental Assistant
Joy has been in the dental field since 2002 and with Brea Premier Dentistry for over five years. Joy loves her job because she gets to meet different people, and they feel like family. She also appreciates working with her team members.
Joy likes reading or checking out social media when she's not at the dental office. A fun fact people may not know about Joy is that she can sing, but not in public!
Suzette Sarmiento
Registered Dental Assistant
Suzette has been in the dental industry for over 32 years. She loves being an assistant because she gets to meet new people and help them achieve their best smiles.
In her spare time, Suzette enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. A fun fact people might not know about Suzette is that she loves to dance!