Our team

The friendly faces behind your care

From our dentists to the hygienists, assistants, and front-office team who know our patients by name, many of us have been with the practice for decades. Get to know the people who make every visit comfortable and welcoming.

Dr. Ray Nunnery, Founder & Dentist at Ray Nunnery, DDS in Walnut Creek

Dr. Ray Nunnery

Founder & Dentist

Dr. Nunnery founded the practice in 1989 and has cared for Walnut Creek families for more than three decades. A UCSF-trained dentist, he is known for gentle, conservative care and for helping anxious patients feel genuinely at ease.

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Dr. Gabrielle de los Reyes, Associate Dentist at Ray Nunnery, DDS in Walnut Creek

Dr. Gabrielle de los Reyes

Associate Dentist

Dr. Gabrielle loves connecting with the people she is privileged to care for and treats her patients like family. Practicing with integrity and empathy, she focuses on clear communication, gentle care, and clinical excellence.

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Divina, Registered Dental Hygienist at Ray Nunnery, DDS in Walnut Creek

Divina, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

Divina began her dental career right out of high school and joined Dr. Nunnery as soon as she became a hygienist. Her goal is to help patients feel at ease while giving them the tools to keep a healthy smile at home.

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Divina started her career in dental right after high school, working in an orthodontic office while she finished her dental hygiene program. She joined Dr. Nunnery’s practice as soon as she became a hygienist and has enjoyed learning from him and being part of his wonderful team ever since.

As a dental hygienist, her goal is to help patients feel at ease while giving them the tools and knowledge to maintain a healthy smile at home. In her free time she enjoys her husband, their two wonderful boys, and their dog, Wiley.

Erin, Registered Dental Hygienist at Ray Nunnery, DDS in Walnut Creek

Erin, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

Erin has been a hygienist since 2008. A Bay Area native, she lives in Walnut Creek with her husband and two boys and loves traveling to ballparks across the country with her family.

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Erin graduated from hygiene school in 2008 and has been an active hygienist ever since. A Bay Area native, she was born in the East Bay and lives in Walnut Creek with her husband and two boys.

Outside the office, Erin enjoys traveling with her family, especially to cities with a Major League Baseball team. They have been to more than a dozen ballparks and hope to visit them all one day. She also spends time at her children’s gymnastics, golf, and baseball activities, and enjoys riding her Peloton.

Leydy, Registered Dental Hygienist at Ray Nunnery, DDS in Walnut Creek

Leydy, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

Leydy has been in the dental field since 2007, earning her hygiene degree in 2020 and her bachelor’s in 2023 while raising her family. She loves helping patients reach great oral health by building trust.

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Leydy was raised in Colombia until her teenage years. She has been in the dental field since 2007, when she started as a registered dental assistant.

Pursuing her goals, she finished her dental hygiene program in 2020 while working and raising her family, and completed her bachelor’s degree in 2023. She enjoys her career and helping patients achieve great oral health by building trust. Outside of work, she loves traveling, road trips, and music with her family.

Soyla, Registered Dental Assistant at Ray Nunnery, DDS in Walnut Creek

Soyla, RDA

Registered Dental Assistant

Soyla has been with Dr. Nunnery for over 22 years, and the office truly feels like a second home. She is happily married to Paul and is a proud mom of two.

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Soyla has been blessed to work for Dr. Nunnery for over 22 years, and the office truly feels like a second home. She has been happily married to Paul for 22 years, and they have two great kids, Jacob and Madelynn, who are her world.

They keep her busy, and she is enjoying every minute of it. When she has spare time, she enjoys working in the yard, going for long walks, cheering on her favorite sports teams, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Naomi, Registered Dental Assistant at Ray Nunnery, DDS in Walnut Creek

Naomi, RDA

Registered Dental Assistant

Naomi, who many know as Noni, joined the team in 2024. A busy mom of a daughter, she loves reading, walks, and catching up on her favorite shows, and looks forward to meeting our patients.

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Naomi, who many patients know as Noni, joined Dr. Nunnery’s team in 2024 and has been here ever since. She has a husband and a daughter who keep her busy outside of work.

In her free time she likes to read, go on walks with her daughter, and catch up on her favorite shows. She looks forward to meeting all of our wonderful patients.

Lucia, Office Manager at Ray Nunnery, DDS in Walnut Creek

Lucia

Office Manager

Lucia has been an integral part of the practice for over 24 years. As office manager she keeps everything running smoothly, handling a wide range of responsibilities with efficiency and care.

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Lucia has been a dedicated part of Dr. Nunnery’s office for over 24 years. As office manager, she plays a central role in keeping the practice running smoothly, handling a wide range of responsibilities with efficiency and genuine care.

With more than two decades in dentistry, she has adapted to every change in technology, procedures, and patient care standards. Her long tenure reflects her commitment and loyalty to Dr. Nunnery, the team, and the patients she helps every day.

Gina, Front Office at Ray Nunnery, DDS in Walnut Creek

Gina

Front Office

Gina has been part of the team since 2012. At the front office she loves talking with patients and helping them with their dental needs. Outside work she enjoys cycling, the beach, and time with family.

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Gina has been part of Dr. Nunnery’s team since 2012 and has been fortunate to work with a wonderful group of people. At the front office, she always enjoys talking with patients and helping them with their dental needs.

Outside of work, she enjoys bike riding, spending time at the beach, and quality time with family and friends.

Come meet us in person

We would love to welcome you and your family to the practice. Request an appointment online or give us a call.