Dr. Pieraccini has been practicing dentistry for more than thirty years.
His commitment to professional dental education keeps him abreast
of the leading edge of modern dentistry.
A graduate of the prestigious Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry,
Dr. Pieraccini has accumulated thousands of hours of advanced post graduate
dental education. His extensive study with some of the world’s foremost
dentists/educators includes implantology, full mouth restorations, cosmetic
dentistry and occlusion.
Dr. Pieraccini has been a participant at the Dawson center for the advancement
of dentistry, located in St. Petersburg, Florida for many years. He has also
participated in the PAC Live program for cosmetic dentistry at the University
of the Pacific.
Despite his clinical experience, Dr. Pieraccini’s emphasis is on comprehensive dentistry. Your needs and concerns
are very important, and his ultimate goal is to help you with these needs and provide the best dentistry possible.
You will find Dr. Pieraccini’s staff friendly, patient and helpful. They are ready to answer any questions you may have.
Our office is warm and comfortable and conveniently located in the heart of Sausalito on Caledonia Street.
Dr. Pieraccini has two grown children and lives with his wife in Sausalito. He is a graduate of Tamalpais High School in
Mill Valley and of U.C. Berkeley. His leisure time interests include home remodeling and hiking.
John Pieraccini, D.D.S.
John Pieraccini, D.D.S. The Sausalito Smile Center
30 Caladonia Sausalito, CA 94965 Tel: 415.332.1414
The Sausalito Smile Center 415-332-1414
Christina Dixon, BSDH, RDH (Dental Hygienist)
1989 Licensed as RDH in California
1989 Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, University of Hawaii at Manoa
1988 Dental Hygiene Certificate, University of Hawaii at Manoa Licensed as
RDH in Hawaii
Christina was born in the San Joaquin Valley and lived in Australia and Maui
before moving to the Bay Area in 1989. She continued her professional
education by working in a San Francisco periodontal office for ten years.
There she learned the true value of preventive care while honing her
periodontal therapy skills. Seeing the results of implant and periodontal
surgery was exciting to her.
When Christina's children were young, she worked through a temporary
agency that allowed for a flexible schedule. This enabled her to work in
many practices and experience different approaches to dentistry.
She began working for Dr. Pieraccini one day per week in 1998, and after
seeing "what a fabulous dentist he is and how respectfully he treats his
patients", she knew it was where she wanted to work.
Christina continues to take classes in dental and hygiene topics, including diode laser therapy, current instrumentation techniques and oral cancer detection. She has a passion for helping patients find the most effective way to care for their teeth and gums, and loves seeing the huge positive changes they can achieve
on their own.
When she is not spending time with her family, Christina loves mountain biking or knitting.
Malia D. RDA, CDA - (Dental Assistant)
Malia earned her certification in radiology, coronal polishing and dental
assisting at Cerritos Community College in 1991. From Hawaii to Southern
California and on to the Turks and Caicos via Colorado, Malia finally settled
into the houseboat community of Sausalito in 1998.
She has worked in a variety of dental fields, including orthodontics,
oral surgery, periodontics, pediatric and general dentistry. Her volunteer
work includes the University of Southern California Dental Clinic and Hannah
School for Boys in Sonoma. Malia has worked with Dr. Pieraccini since 2008.
Her interests include travel, poetry, diving and hiking.
Cara P. (Office Manager)
Born in County Cork, Ireland, Cara’s family emigrated to South Africa. She lived
in Lesotho on a trading station in the mountains and eventually in Swaziland on a sugar plantation. She graduated high school in the Republic of South Africa and went onto nursing school in Pietermaritzburg and eventually did her Midwifery in Johannesburg.
Being inspired to experience life in a foreign country, Cara moved to Holland and continued her nursing career. In 1982 she met and married her husband in the
USA and settled in her current long time home with him and their two children in Sausalito. She has been a part of Dr. Pieraccini’s practice for twenty years.
Her interests are travel, reading and hiking.
Samira Naba Willson, RDH, (Dental Hygienist)
A hygienist since 1992, Samira has a gentle and thorough approach to dental cleanings. Her diverse professional background includes experience in periodontics, Implants, digital x-rays, TMJ, painless dentistry, orthodontics, children and dental phobics. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and cooking.
Samira is an active member of the community, and has held a board position for several years on the Southern Marin Mother’s Club, as well as volunteering for the local schools. She looks forward to welcoming you to our practice.
Samira lives in Mill Valley with her husband and two young children, who currently attend Marin Horizon School. She moved from New York City in 2001 and has enjoyed the San Francisco Bay Area since then.
