The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.

Dentist

Office Manager

Dental Hygienists

Registered Dental Assistants

Front Desk



James P. Zimmerman D.D.S., F.A.G.D.

Dr. Zimmerman graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 1981 and then from the Michigan School of Dentistry in 1986. His practice in Woodland was established in 1988. He is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, the Sacramento District Dental Society and the Woodland Chamber of Commerce. He is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry and a member of the Computerized Dentistry of North America.

Dr Zimmerman and his family are residents of Woodland, and have been
since his practice was first established in 1988.

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Robin, Office Manager, Financial/Insurance Coordinator

Robin graduated from Bay City College of Dental Assistants in 1979.  She was the first person hired by Dr. Zimmerman when he started his Woodland practice.   Robin was Dr. Zimmerman’s Registered Dental Assistant from 1988 until she was promoted to Office Manager in 1991.  Robin is also the Financial/Insurance Coordinator.  So, if you have a question about your benefits, or your account, Robin is the person to ask.   

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Wendy Debenedetti, RDH

Wendy graduated from Sacramento City College in May of 1998 with an associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene, and earned her Registered Dental Hygienist License that November. She has worked for Dr. Zimmerman for the last six years. Both her father and grandfather were dentists. Wendy is also a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association.

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Angela Lamb, RDA

Angie graduated from Western Career College of Dental Assisting, Sacramento, in November 1999, and earned her Registered Dental Assistant license shortly there after. She has seven years experience in the dental profession, five of those years with Dr. Zimmerman.

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Brandy VanDorsten, RDA

Brandy graduated from the Western Career College Dental Assisting program in January 1995. She earned her registered Dental Assistant license that summer. Brandy has been a practicing RDA for 12 years, and joined Dr. Zimmerman’s team in December 2006.

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Christina Madrigal, Front Desk

Christina graduated from San Joaquin Valley College, Fresno in January 1998. She earned her Registered Dental Assistant certification in San Francisco. Christina has nine years dental assisting experience in general, cosmetic, and hospital based dentistry, and was hired for our front desk in November 2006.

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Tina DeLong, Appointment Coordinator

Tina has been with Dr. Zimmerman’s since August of 1999. She is one of the first people you encounter when entering our dental office. Tina works closely with our patients coordinating and scheduling their treatment, as well as identifying their financial coverage and costs. Continuing education courses keep Tina informed and up to date on the latest technology, rules, and regulations that benefit both our patients and our office.

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Connie Cowan RDH

Connie grew up in Oklahoma and raised her family in South Carolina. She moved to California in 2000, where she completed her education. She graduated in 2006 from Sacramento City College with an associate of science degree in dental hygiene. She earned her California registered dental hygiene license in September, 2006. She also earned her Washington registered dental hygiene license in 2009. Connie joined Dr. Zimmerman’s team in August, 2009.

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James P. Zimmerman D.D.S., F.A.G.D.
127 Court St.
Woodland, CA 95695
530-661-1155