Meet our Smile Squad

We care about your oral health

You can expect quality and care here at Grand Ave Dental

We are committed to creating a positive dental experience for you and your family, in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Our friendly dental team will take the time to understand your individual needs, and work with you to develop a customized treatment plan to help you achieve your dental goals.

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Dr. Michael Skidmore, DMD

Dr. Skidmore was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from Arizona School of Dental and Oral Health in 2007. He has been practicing dentistry in Temecula for the past 11 years. Him and wife, Chantel have been married for 17 years and have 7 children, 5 biological children and 2 adopted from Ethiopia. He has done several dental based missions projects including serving the people of San Diego to Ethopia. Dr. Skidmore loves to travel and adventure with his family. In his spare time, you will find Dr. Skidmore playing soccer, wakeboarding and hiking. He is active both in his church and in our community participating as a coach for his children's sports and still plays on a soccer team once a week.

Dr. Sterling, DMD

Dr. Sterling grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee, and after graduating high school, spent two years serving a mission in Ecuador. During his time there, he learned Spanish and developed a deep passion for serving others. After returning home, he graduated from Brigham Young University before earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Roseman University of Health Sciences. Dr. Sterling married his wife, Makenna, in 2020, and together they have two beautiful daughters. Outside the office, he enjoys surfing, riding motorcycles, and cheering on the San Diego Padres. Dr. Sterling is dedicated to listening to his patients, helping them improve their oral health, and giving them confidence in their smiles. His caring, kind, and compassionate approach to dentistry made him a perfect fit for our practice and our patients.

Lauren | Registered Dental Hygienist

Lauren graduated from San Joaquin Valley College in 2007. Shortly after obtaining her license she began working for the California State Board and realized she wanted to continue her education. Later that year she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from Northern Arizona University. She is committed to make you feel comfortable and making sure every experience is a positive one at the office. You can count on Lauren to treat you like family. Lauren and her husband Larry have 2 children.

Alejandra Trujillo | Office Coordinator

From the moment you walk in the door Alejandra will put you at ease and make you smile. She has been with the practice for 16 years. Most of the time you will find her up front helping patients but she is also a valuable dental assistant and will help in the back from time to time. Alejandra has been married for 12 years to Alfonso and has 2 babies. Over the years working in the dental field has opened her eyes to patient care. Her and her husband are quite the chefs and enjoy trying new recipes.