We are proud of the friendly and welcoming environment we have created for our valued patients at Mesquite Dental Suite. If you have ever visited another dental office where you felt like another name on a chart, we think you will be impressed by our commitment to personalized care.
You will notice the difference when you walk through our doors, where a friendly team member greets you with warmth and a genuine smile. Throughout your appointment, you will experience it in your interactions with our dedicated team members. We aim to ensure that every aspect of your time with us is comfortable and stress-free.
Our team will work with your insurance company, remind you of your twice-yearly checkups, and much more. Our goal is for you and your family to look forward to coming to our Mesquite dentist's office and to think of it as a place you visit to help in achieving your goal of having a healthy, beautiful smile.
At Mesquite Dental Suite, we are committed to helping you think about dentistry in a new way, where your comfort is a priority, and you feel truly valued as a patient and a person. Your smile is our passion, and we look forward to welcoming you soon.
Dr. Josee Jansen
Dr. Josee Jansen, DDS, is the proud and dedicated owner of Mesquite Dental Suite. With a philosophy that the dental field needs more practitioners keen on building lasting relationships with their patients, Dr. Jansen prioritizes truly understanding her patients' goals and needs.
A native of Iowa, Dr. Jansen completed her undergraduate studies in Chemistry and Health Sciences at the University of South Dakota, where she also participated in Division I Track. A pivotal moment in her life occurred during a basketball game when she had her front tooth knocked out. This incident sparked her interest in dentistry, leading her back to Iowa to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Iowa Dental School.
Dr. Jansen has worked in dentistry since 2015 and has served the Mesquite community at her current practice since 2018. This commitment highlights her dedication to being a long-term part of the community, and she finds immense joy that every day in her practice brings something new and exciting. Her approach to dentistry reflects Dr. Jansen's belief in the importance of nurturing strong, lasting relationships with her patients. She is dedicated to creating a supportive and comfortable dental environment, and it is this caring and personalized approach that sets Dr. Jansen apart as a practitioner and makes Mesquite Dental Suite a trusted choice for dental care.
When not attending to her patients, Dr. Jansen enjoys quality time with friends and family, hiking, engaging in outdoor activities, and spending time with her beloved dogs, Stella and Sully.
Dr. Seth Hintze
With a passion for creating happier, healthier smiles, Dr. Seth Hintze brings a wealth of expertise and a warm, family-like approach to Mesquite Dental Suite. He grew up in a small town in Minnesota and attended Minnesota State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in biology and chemistry. Dr. Hintze then went on to the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, where he graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree.
Since entering dentistry in 2018, Dr. Hintze has found tremendous satisfaction in changing people's lives by transforming their smiles. Everyone has heard of the epitaph: The eyes are the window to the soul. Dr. Hintze believes this statement is more accurate when changing one word: The smile is the window to the soul. This belief becomes obvious when helping patients create a smile that matches the soul.
Dentistry is constantly changing and advancing, and Dr. Hintze has attended hundreds of hours of continuing education focused on implant surgery and restorations. This education has provided him with an advanced skillset to help provide smiles that are highly aesthetic and long-lasting. Along with implants, Dr. Hintze has taken numerous courses on sedation to enable dental treatment to be as comfortable and safe as possible while performing these advanced procedures.
Outside of the dental office, Dr. Hintze enjoys experiencing new places, cultures, and cuisines. He's also an avid sports fan and can frequently be found cheering on his team at live events. He also likes cooking, trying new foods, and playing poker.
A fun fact about Dr. Hintze is his hidden talent: he's an expert at doing the worm!
Sully
Meet our newest team member, Sully, a handsome silver Lab and our furry comforter at Mesquite Dental Suite. Less than a year old, he is a puppy at heart who loves to play fetch, cuddle, and chew nonstop. Sully is here to lend a paw if you feel anxious or just want a furry friend to pet after your dental procedure. He will ease your worries with a cuddle and a friendly wag, and you'll find his presence makes our practice feel just like home!
If you have allergies or prefer not to interact with pets, don’t worry; Sully has his own dedicated space where he awaits invitations from patients who wish to see him.
Sophia Pargas
Dental Assistant
Sophia received her education and training at Elite Careers in Dental Assisting and has been a dental assistant since 2018 and at Mesquite Dental Suite since 2021. She joined the dental field because she has always been self-conscious about her teeth and understands how it feels to be unhappy with their appearance. She wants to help change that for all of our patients.
Sophia's job responsibilities include welcoming patients, addressing their concerns and issues, taking x-rays, assisting the dentist during treatment, setting up for treatment, cleaning rooms, cleaning instruments, taking impressions, pouring molds, making whitening trays, making temporaries, and scanning with the Itero machine. She loves building relationships and making patients feel as comfortable as possible. Sophia finds it rewarding to help make a difference in people’s lives and loves seeing our patients leave happy and confident with their smiles.
In her free time, Sophia loves taking long walks with her dog, exploring the outdoors, and playing board and card games with her family. A unique activity she enjoys is playing badminton with her family, and she is very competitive. One fun fact about Sophia is that she is a pretty good artist and likes to paint.
Valeria Hernandez
Dental Assistant
Valeria received her education and training at the Dallas Dental Assistant School and has worked in dentistry since 2019. She joined the dental field because she could never visit the dentist growing up and was always intrigued by the importance of dental health.
Valeria's responsibilities include helping patients understand the importance of keeping up with their oral health and how it can affect their entire lives, from their health to their confidence level. She also enjoys working as part of a team to prepare everything needed to care for patients, whether for a regular check-up and cleaning or oral surgery. Being part of a team that helps patients improve their long-term health is very rewarding, and a fun and reliable team makes it even better.
Valeria loves weight training but overall enjoys staying active and moving around. A unique activity she enjoys is trying new restaurants and new things to eat. Her goal is to try every culture's food. One fun fact about Valeria is that she loves capturing her life through pictures and videos and holding onto memories for as long as possible.
Rebecca Valentin
Dental Assistant/Treatment Coordinator
Rebecca received her education and training from the Dallas Dental Assistant School in Mesquite and joined the dental field in 2020. She started working under Dr. Jansen in 2021 and has been assisting with setting up treatments, greeting patients, reviewing treatment plans, taking x-rays, cleaning treatment rooms, and sterilizing instruments. Her favorite thing about working with patients is helping them achieve the smile they've always wanted.
Rebecca’s interest in working in dentistry began when she had braces and experienced the kindness of the dental office staff. She realized she wanted to be a part of that supportive environment and joined the dental field to help others feel comfortable and cared for during their visits.
In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys watching movies, going on long walks, working out, and dabbling in pottery and painting as a way to express her creativity. One fun fact about Rebecca is that no one can see her freckles under her mask!
Christie Hobbs
Insurance and Treatment Coordinator
Christie brings over three decades of dedicated service to the field of dentistry, joining the team at Mesquite Dental in 2023. She started working in dentistry as a teenager, which set the foundation for a lifelong commitment to the field.
Christie’s extensive experience and in-depth knowledge ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care. She continues her professional development through continuing education from respected institutions like The Pankey Institute, Dr. Frank Spears Organization, and Charles Blair Insurance Consulting. Christie is also a proud lifetime member of The American Association of Dental Managers.
The most rewarding aspect of the job for Christie is developing meaningful relationships with patients and helping them overcome any hurdles to achieving their dental health goals. She appreciates her role in the team and how everyone works together to provide an exceptional patient experience.
Outside of her professional life, Christie enjoys artistic pursuits and is actively involved in her church community. One of her unique hobbies includes crafting custom leather purses. Something people may not know about Christie is that she has been practicing martial arts for several years.
Diana Cruz
Scheduling Coordinator
Diana started in dentistry in 2020 and recently joined the Mesquite Dental Suite family in early 2024, bringing her passion and dedication to helping others. Her on-the-job training equipped her with the skills to craft a seamless schedule that ensures our office runs efficiently and benefits our patients and the dental team.
With a knack for making every patient feel heard and well-cared for, Diana creates meaningful connections that help relieve the natural anxiety associated with dental visits. Her genuine enthusiasm for her work shines through, and she experiences great satisfaction watching the transformative power of dentistry in boosting a patient’s confidence,
Outside of dentistry, Diana enjoys gardening, reading a good book, and relaxing with a movie. She likes to express her creativity through crochet and knitting and also enjoys painting and drawing.