DR TODD BRILLIANT
DENTIst and owner

Dr. Brilliant loves to create beautiful, healthy smiles for his patients. After growing up in Long Island, NY, he attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor where he received his Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Resource Ecology and Management. Dr. Brilliant continued his education at the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. He then continued onto a residency at the San Diego Veterans Administration Hospital. 

Dr. Brilliant is committed to continuing his education and is active in the dental community. He is an active member in the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and San Diego County Dental Association.

DR KRISTINA HARRIS
DENTIST

Dr. Kristina Harris is originally from Michigan and has recently relocated back to the San Diego area.  She previously practiced dentistry with Dr. Brilliant in Santee, where they realized they had similar philosophies in terms of how they approach their patients' dental care.  She obtained her undergraduate degree in Biology from Albion College (where she was also a member of the Women’s Basketball team) prior to attending The University of Michigan School of Dentistry.  Dr. Harris earned her dental degree in 2003 and has over 20 years of experience caring for her patients.

Joey
OFFICE MANaGER

Joey joins our team with over eighteen years of dental experience and truly loves all aspects of managing a dental practice. With her combined back and front office experience she can help answer any of the patients questions or concerns. Joey’s top priority is to create exceptional patient experiences with compassion and honesty. When Joey is not working she is spending her time with her husband of twenty years and their three children.

MAUREEN
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

Maureen first started in the dental field as an assistant and, after completing further training, has worked many years as a hygienist. Maureen and her husband are longtime residents of Escondido and together they have a daughter and son-in-law. Outside of work she enjoys traveling, hiking and playing her latest sport -- pickleball! She is happy to be a part of the Brilliant Dental team where she can continue the practice of quality and caring dentistry.

Roxana
Registered Dental hygienist

BRIANNA
Lead Registered dental assistant

Brianna joined our team in August of 2021 after graduating from the Mesa Community College Registered Dental Assistant Program. Brianna is lead RDA. Brianna enjoys living an active lifestyle and spending time with her family.

Alex
registered Dental Assistant

Alex has been with our team since July of 2020. She started in front office reception and now contributes to our team as a certified RDA. Alex always looks for more ways to grow and support your experience to be smooth and comfortable. Alex enjoys being around her family and loved ones.

LESLY
Front desk coordinator

Lesly’s favorite part of her job is interacting with patients and getting to know them. In her spare time she enjoys photography and hiking. Lesly joined our team in August of 2021.