Meet the Doctors

Dr. Pauline Demetrakopulos

DDS

Dr. Demetrakopulos was born in Northern California and raised throughout the United States and Europe. She became interested in dentistry at the age of 15 while she was having orthodontic treatment in Germany. Soon after she began working as a dental assistant for a well-known restorative dentist in Nuremberg, Germany.

Education
  • BS in Cellular Biology, San Francisco State University
  • Graduated, University of the Pacific Dental School, 1984
  • Completed Residency, Branemark Implant System (This is when she decided that she would focus on Implant and Restorative dentistry, as well as Cosmetic Dentistry.)

Dr. Demetrakopulos opened her practice in downtown San Francisco, where she created some of the Bay Area’s most beautiful smiles. In 2004, she decided to move out of the big city, and start a practice in the heart of the Napa Valley Wine Country. She was now able to combine her love of dentistry along with her passion for food and wine.

Her state-of-the-art practice in St. Helena is located in the restored depot building. Vineyard views and rolling hills are enjoyed outside the windows, and every day, the Napa Valley Wine Train stops outside the door.

Dr. Demetrakopulos was Voted by Doctors Improving Healthcare Top Dentists in 2010, 2012 and 2018.

She is Certified in facial injectables.

Memberships
  • Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
  • Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • American Dental Association (ADA)
  • California Dental Association (CDA)
  • Napa/Solano Dental Society
  • St. Helena Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Rachel Brinker

DMD
Periodontist
Education
  • Doctor Dental Medicine (DMD) Degree, The Harvard School of Dental Medicine Boston, MA
  • Certificate in Periodontics, The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY

Dr. Brinker has been practicing periodontics for the past 10 years. She appreciates and enjoys cultivating the relationships she develops and maintains with patients and colleagues. Dr. Brinker values the collaborations periodontics allows her to foster on a daily basis while helping patients achieve their treatment goals in a relaxed, attentive manner.

Rachel enjoys being in the outdoors and taking advantage of all that the Bay Area has to offer. She runs, hikes, mountain bikes, enjoys crossfit, the beach, and anything active. Rachel also loves exploring the Bay Area, and so much more, with her two young daughters, Sienna and Sabrina.

Dr. Kamal Sandhu

DDS
Education
  • Graduated, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

Dr. Sandhu has been practicing for over 22 years. She was inspired to become a dentist so that she could serve her community. She is a strong believer in continuing education as a means to ensure that her patients receive the highest quality dental care both at home and in the dental office.

Dr. Sandhu is dedicated to personalized and collaborative patient care. Her ability to communicate easily fosters successful and long-lasting relationships with her patients. Her attention to detail ensures that her patients recognize the vital connection between dental health and whole-body health. She is a compassionate and caring dentist who possesses the highest qualifications and is well skilled in all phases of restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

When not working, she enjoys nature, reading, yoga and traveling. She is passionate about helping to create a sustainable planet.

Dr. Rod Ellison

DDS
Education
  • BS in Biology, PUC, St. Helena
  • Doctor Dental Surgery (DDS), Loma Linda School of Dentistry

Dr. Rod Ellison is a General Dentist with over 35 years of experience.

Dr. Ellison is a calm, gentle dentist who believes in high-quality, lasting, and beautiful solutions, and he never loses sight of the patient’s overall needs.

He is comfortable working across every aspect of dentistry — from maintenance and prevention to restorations, implants, and cancer screenings, to meticulous cosmetic work (veneers and full porcelain crowns).

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We are based in Napa Valley, CA
St. Helena Dental Studio
1510 Railroad Avenue
St Helena, CA 94574
(707) 302-0326
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