William F. Waggoner DDS., MS
License #S6-17
Dr. Waggoner is the founder and owner of Galaxy Smiles of Las Vegas, Pediatric Dental Care Associates, and Kids Dental Safari. He has been a pediatric dentist for nearly 40 years. He administrates all 3 practices and now limits his clinical care to children requiring treatment in the surgical centers. He also serves as the Chief Dental Officer for NuSmile Crowns, a multi-national dental products company.
Dr. Waggoner has been in practice in Las Vegas since 1996. He graduated from the West Virginia University College of Dentistry in 1980 and completed his Master of Science degree in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Iowa in 1982. From 1982-1995, Dr. Waggoner held full-time academic appointments at the University of Oklahoma. College of Dentistry and the Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Dr. Waggoner has numerous research publications in peer-reviewed dental journals and is the author of a chapter in a popular pediatric dental textbook. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American College of Dentists. Dr. Waggoner has given many presentations on the subject of dentistry for children in over 30 states and 14 countries. He is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Nevada Dental Association, and is a past president of the Nevada Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Waggoner has been married for over 40 years to his wife, Linda Ann, a Marriage and Family Therapist. They have four grown children, Dr. Tesha Waggoner, a pediatric dentist; Luke, an Emergency Room physician; Grant, a Marriage and Family Therapist; and Clark, a trainer for a global telematics company. His spare time is devoted to visiting his family, reading, and traveling.
He feels blessed to have recruited so many fine pediatric dentists and staff to work with and to have the opportunity to serve the children of Las Vegas for so many years.
Sharon Sokoloff DDS
License #7183
Dr. Sharon Sokoloff was raised in Southern California, graduating with honors in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA. Dr. Sharon is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association.
Dr. Sharon is passionate about helping children develop beautiful smiles. As a caring and compassionate dentist, she is committed to providing dentistry in a positive and fun environment to make each child feel comfortable and build a trusting relationship. She believes by helping young children develop positive associations with dental care will lay a foundation of great dental health habits to carry with them for a lifetime of healthy smiles.
She and her husband enjoy spending time with their family and friends and attending the many concerts, shows and sporting events Las Vegas offers.
Lisa Antuna – Executive Manager
Lisa was born in Covington Kentucky and relocated to Las Vegas with her family when she was very young. Lisa has worked in the medical field for over 22 years; she has extensive training in practice management. In 2005, Lisa was given the opportunity to come and work for Pediatric Dental Care Associates. Lisa has been married to her husband Dino since 1984! They have 3 beautiful children, Angelo, Autym, and Nico. She enjoys staying involved with her children and their activities, training and riding sportbikes with her husband
Laura – Office Supervisor
I was born in California and moved to Las Vegas in 1989. I have been in the dental field for over ten years. I love working with children; I have three of my own. I enjoy going to the movies, hiking, bike riding, and all the fun stuff kids like doing. We own a dog, a fish pet, and a horse in Spain.
Victoria Barnett – Dental Assistant
I have been in the dental industry for twenty years and I love being a part of the PDCA team! I enjoy providing quality and friendly care to all of our patients. I am a single mother of two and spend most of my free time cooking and doing fun things with my children.
Autym Antuna – Front Office Coordinator
Autym has been with PDCA since 2007. She is our front office utility girl… that means she is a great multitasker. She graduated from beauty school and is a licensed traveling cosmetologist. Autym enjoys working with people and loves kids. In her spare time she like to eat and work out, she also enjoys hiking and just having fun and enjoying life to its fullest.