About Dr. Hardy

Dr. Steven L. Hardy completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University in 1994 and earned his D.D.S. at Northwestern University Dental School, in Chicago, four years later. After graduating from Northwestern, he worked in Paradise, California, with his father, Herbert M. Hardy, D.D.S., at his dental office until he retired in 1999. Dr. Hardy bought the practice and worked as a solo dentist until relocating to Las Vegas, where he’s had family in the area for over 60 years. Dr. Hardy is married and has two daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys sports, playing indoor and sand volleyball in city leagues, spending time with his family, traveling, reading and participating with his church.

Dr. Hardy has memberships in the American Dental Association, Nevada Dental Association and the Southern Nevada Dental Society.

Julie Green, RDA—Dental Assistant

Julie was born and raised in San Jose, California. She attended Bryman College and in 1995 received her Certified Dental Assisting Certificate. Within that same year she also obtained her Registered Dental Assisting license. In 2004, Julie moved to Las Vegas, Nevada bringing with her 9 years experience as an RDA and Treatment Coordinator. Julie is married and has three sons. She enjoys cooking, entertaining and spending time with friends and family.

Dora Chavez, CDA- Front Office/Treatment Coordinator

Dora was raised in Tucson, Arizona and has lived in Las Vegas for the past five years. Her husband is active duty Air Force and Dora has also served in the Air Force. She received her training in Dental Assisting at Apollo College in 1996 and graduated with a 4.0. Over the years she has obtained valuable experience in different areas of the dental field and she enjoys her job greatly. In her spare time Dora enjoys spending time with her son and husband and catching up on good books.

Erica Tovar—Front Office Coordinator

Erica is from Bellflower, CA and has been in Las Vegas since 2005.  She has been in the Dental Field since graduating from Cerritos College in 1997 as a Dental Assistant.  She loves working in dentistry because of the opportunity to help other people.  She brings her experience as a dental assistant to the front office giving her the ability to work with patients and insurance companies.  Erica’s spare time is filled with her three children and husband.  She also enjoys housekeeping.

Gretchen Aguirre—RDH-Hygienist

As a Hygienist for Dr. Hardy, Gretchen takes pride in helping individuals achieve and maintain optimal oral health.  She educates each patient by teaching preventative measures and treats oral disease.  She enjoys promoting dental health in the office.  She received her RDH Degree in 2006 from the Community College of Southern Nevada and has worked in the dental field since 1999.  She is also committed to continuing education so that she remains current with the latest dental hygiene research.  She is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association and Southern Nevada Dental Hygiene Association.  Her interests include home decorating, exercising, traveling and spending time with her son, husband and family.

Tiffany Lofgren—Dental Assistant

Tiffany is originally from Seattle, Washington and has traveled throughout the United States with her family.  She was trained as a dental assistant in Anchorage, Alaska and has been in the dental field since 1999.  She also received additional training in Pediatric Dental Care, and has spent half of her dental experience in that area.  In her spare time she is very involved with her church and family.  She and her husband have two boys who are very active and like to keep busy with camping, hiking, volleyball, fishing and shooting.