Rose

When you call the office or walk in the front door, the friendly voice and smiling face you meet is Rose (aka. Rosie). Rose is the most recent member of the team, and has been with the practice for 5 years. Needless to say, you will love her! She thoroughly enjoys interacting with our patients, and is often faced with the challenge of getting you relaxed and calm prior to treatment. She does this with her bubbly personality and by using her green thumb to tend to our beautiful live plants that we have throughout the office. She is the proud mother of April, who also works at the office, and the proud grandma to Christopher.

Interests: "I'm a shutter bug - always with a camera!! I also love to dance, love lots of music and concerts with friends, and love the wonderful world of birds, plants, and the sunny outdoors."

Pam

Pam is our dental assistant that has been with the practice for over 22 years - through Dr. Oglesby, Dr. Bergquist, and now with Dr.Potter! She is the MacGyver of our office, fixing anything and everything that needs repair. Pam has 3 great kids: Ashly, 25, is a student at Cal State Fullerton. Jayme, 23, has a career in ranching. Both Ashly and Jayme graduated from San Clemente High School. Emily, 16, is in her sophomore year at SCHS and is a member of the SCHS Cheer Team.

Interests: "I enjoy camping, boating, and cooking. We love taking cross-country driving trips to enjoy all the beauty and adventure that our front door offers. I also enjoy spending time with friends: sharing good food and a glass of wine."

April

Our dental assistant, April, is the perfect answer for an anxious patient because she has a remarkable sense of humor and a calming nature to boot! She has been a dental assistant with the office for 10 years, and she is currently working towards her RDA status. She is the proud mommy of an amazing 8-year old son, Christopher. She really enjoys working in the dental industry, particularly in endo and for Dr. Potter.

Interests: "I love spending time with my son; we are always off doing fun things together. I also enjoy the great outdoors, whether it's stream fishing up in the Eastern Sierras or relaxing at the beach. I love good friends, good food, and good music."
Meet The Doctors

Karen S. Potter, DDS


Dr. Potter was born and raised in San Clemente. After studying in-state as well as across state lines, she has returned to South Orange County with an expertise that has earned the respect of dentists across the southland. Dr. Potter's educational and professional accomplishments have impressed her colleagues as well as her patients.

  • Magna Cum Laude at USC with a degree in Spanish
  • Summa Cum Laude at UCLA School of Dentistry, graduating #1 in her dental class
  • Certificate of Endodontics from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, one of the leading Endodontic Residencies in the United States
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics
  • Multiple published articles in peer-reviewed journals like the Journal of Endodontics, the Journal of the California Dental Association, and the Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice
  • Conversational in Spanish

Dr. Potter and her husband currently reside in Dana Point. They enjoy college football, jogging and walking along the beach, traveling, and live music. They also have a firm belief that giving back to their community is vital.

Craig R. Bergquist, DDS


Dr. Bergquist has been practicing dentistry since 1979. He practiced as a general dentist for 15 years before completing his endodontic residency in 1992. His undergraduate degree was earned at Washington State University, his dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in Texas, and his endodontic residency was completed at the VA Hospital in Long Beach. Dr. Bergquist enjoys lecturing on Endodontics, and is a speaker for Tulsa Dental, a very prominent endodontic supply company. Laguna Beach is home for Dr. Bergquist and his family. He has been married for almost 30 years to his beautiful wife, Sheryl, and has two children: Carly and Cole. Dr. Bergquist enjoys traveling, skiing, snorkeling, water skiing, good food, fine wine, and jazz music. He has recently returned from a 2-year sabbatical traveling around the world.