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Dr. Michael Tyler was born in San Diego, and with the exception of time away for school, has called East County, home, for his entire life. Dr. Tyler graduated from West Hills high school in Santee and after attending college in South Dakota and Long Beach, he returned to complete his biology degree at San Diego State University. Dr. Tyler attended dental school at the University of the Pacific School of dentistry (or UOP, though now called Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry). The education he received at UOP taught him the value of comprehensive patient care and a gentle caring touch. This approach helped Dr. Tyler mold a philosophy of patient care that pays attention to the needs of the patient as a whole, instead of just a set of teeth. Dr. Tyler continues his education on the advances in all fields of dentistry so he can address more needs and minimize the need of patients to be referred to other clinicians. Since graduation in 2004, Dr. Tyler has worked locally and has established a reliable network of specialist to address your dental needs should that be required.

As part of his commitment to further his education, Dr. Tyler is a member of several dental associations and clubs devoted to the continued education of Dentist.

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Dr. Tyler and his wife Michelle were married October 2012 and reside here in El Cajon. They are the proud parents of a little girl, Mia, and her two younger twin brothers Brody and Tanner. When not at the office, Dr. Tyler enjoys the family time even if it means a lack of sleep (please excuse the bags under the eyes!) The family spends many weekends at their vacation spot in Palo Verde, CA where they enjoy the river during the warm months and hiking and ATV’s in the mountain trails during the cold months. When a good photo opportunity presents Dr. Tyler enjoys capturing the moment and you can see some examples of those shots at the office.

Cher has been a member of our team since 2015. She strives in providing meticulous preventative dental care with a gentle touch. Cher finds that being a member of this entire team is enjoyable because of everyone’s corresponding efforts in obtaining one common goal, which is optimal oral health. Cher started her dental career in 2006 as a dental assistant and administrative member. She has been practicing as a hygienist since 2013. Outside of work, she loves to travel, cook, try new restaurants, and being a mom.

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Shelley grew up and raised her three kids in Orange County. She then moved to San Diego and is enjoying exploring all that SD has to offer. She enjoys travel and scuba and staying in shape on her Peloton. Health and wellness are her passion. She’s been a hygienist for 35 years and hopes to enjoy at least ten more of the career she loves.

Kimberly Ibarra joins the Granite Hills Dental Team as a Registered Dental Hygienist beginning August 2024. A proud graduate of Southwestern College with an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene, Kimberly brings fresh perspective and dedicated care to our practice.

Kimberly's journey to dental hygiene began in an unexpected place – behind the front desk of a dental office during her college years. What started as a job quickly blossomed into a passion as she observed the transformative impact of quality dental care on patients' lives and confidence. This experience sparked her dream of becoming a dental hygienist, where she could directly contribute to patients' oral health journeys.

Passionate about helping patients achieve both healthy and beautiful smiles, Kimberly prioritizes building meaningful relationships with everyone who sits in her chair. She creates a comfortable and safe environment during each visit, understanding that dental appointments can cause anxiety for many people.

When not at the office, Kimberly embraces life with enthusiasm through her love of travel, concert-going, and fitness. Her athletic background includes an impressive 15 years of dance training from early childhood through high school, with hip-hop remaining her favorite style. This dedication to mastering complex movements translates to the precision and dexterity she brings to her dental practice.

Guided by her personal motto, "The only way to do great work is to love what you do," Kimberly approaches each day with passion and purpose. Her dream is to explore as many countries as possible throughout her lifetime, drawing inspiration from diverse cultures and experiences. After a day caring for patients, you might find her enjoying her favorite Italian or Mexican cuisines – culinary traditions she deeply appreciates.

Kimberly looks forward to meeting you at your next appointment and contributing to your dental health journey at Granite Hills Dental Team.Add to Conversation

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Michelle joined Granite Hills Dental Team in 2014 working as a front office team member and has grown into the role of Practice Administrator. Michelle helps oversee the office operations and is committed to making the experience in our office a positive one for all of our patients and staff! Her goal is to continually learn and incorporate the knowledge of dentistry, insurance, and customer service to equip our team to best serve our patients and their families.

In her spare time, Michelle loves spending time with her family and friends. She also loves cooking, watching the San Diego Gulls, and traveling.

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