About Us

A Dental Team the Whole Family Will Love

For a full family dental practice that puts your best interests first, choose Robert L. Coe DDS Family Dentistry. We proudly work with patients and their families in Escondido, CA and the surrounding areas. Our team provides honest treatment plans based on what is really best for you, using only the highest standard materials and the latest techniques. We strive to make you feel comfortable and at home in our office! All of our employees have been with the practice for several years.

Our History

After Dr. Robert Coe graduated from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 1984, he came to North San Diego County because it is a beautiful, growing, dynamic area. He purchased a small insurance-based practice in Escondido in 1984. He then purchased the practice’s current building in 1986 and worked to develop an honest, traditional dental practice. He chose to do more quality, one-on-one patient care as opposed to high-volume, insurance-directed dentistry.

Dr. Coe has always been a math and science guy who enjoys interacting with people. He wanted to develop a business that was science-based but still entrepreneurial and would allow a family life. We have been in practice since 1984!

Meet the Doctors

Dr. Roshni Patel

Dr. Roshni Patel earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC in 2015, after first completing a dental degree in India. Since then, she has been proudly serving patients in San Diego, providing care that blends science, artistry, and a true passion for helping people feel confident in their smiles.
Committed to staying current with advances in the field, Dr. Patel regularly attends continuing education courses and national dental conventions. She is highly skilled in all phases of dentistry, with a focus on Implant, cosmetic, restorative, family, and children’s dentistry. Her patient-centered approach emphasizes empathy, transparency, and education, ensuring every trExit Visual Buildereatment plan is tailored not just to immediate needs but also to long-term oral health and overall well-being.
For Dr. Patel, the most rewarding part of dentistry is building lasting relationships with her patients and seeing the joy that comes from renewed confidence in their smiles.

When she isn’t with patients, Dr. Patel enjoys life in San Diego with her husband and their two children. Family time is her favorite, whether it’s cooking at home, traveling, or camping with friends.

Dr. Robert Coe

Our Team

Irene Anderson

Irene has been practicing Dental Hygiene since 1983. She joined Dr. Coe’s practice in 2013 and is passionate about providing excellent care in a gentle, caring environment.

She takes personal interest in her patients and wants to see them thrive. She has a son and dughter-in-law who live near her and a son in the L.A. area. Family and friends keep her busy on the weekends and she likes to travel.

Michelle Reth

Michelle grew up in Riverside, California and attended Loma Linda University, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in dental hygiene in 1977. Upon graduation, Michelle worked for her periodontal professors in their private practice in San Bernardino and Redlands, California. She joined the periodontal and dental hygiene faculty at LLU until she moved to Escondido in 1986. She continued her hygiene career in periodontal practices and eventually transitioned into general dentistry, where she continues to increase her interest and skill level, participating in a broad range of continuing education classes.

Michelle has involved herself in professional associations throughout the years, including the presidency of the Alumni Association of LLU in 1984 and the Boys & Girls Club of Escondido.

Michelle lives with her husband, John, in Escondido. On weekends, she tends to their one-acre grove of avocado and citrus trees. Her hobbies include a book club, music, cycling, running, flower arranging, and the theater.

Esmeralda Priego

Esmeralda, known to patients and staff as Esme, was born and raised in Escondido and has always dreamed of working in the dental field. Inspired by her own visits to the dentist growing up, she knew from a young age that dentistry and patient care were her calling.

Now with a year of experience as a Dental Assistant, Esme is excited to be part of Dr. Coe’s team. She brings enthusiasm, compassion, and a positive attitude to the office every day.

“I have worked for four different doctors in two different offices, and I can confidently say this office is one of a kind. Between the patients and the staff, everyone is positivity-driven and genuinely caring.”

Esme looks forward to building lasting relationships with patients and helping them feel at ease during every visit.

Mayra Villegas

As of December, Mayra has retired, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and expert care. While we will miss her, we are grateful for her years of service and wish her joy in her retirement. We invite our patients to join us in celebrating Mayra’s contributions to our dental family.

“I’m very happy to be a part of Dr. Coe’s staff and to know our staff is very professional, friendly, compassionate, and caring. My favorite part of my job is meeting our patients, getting to know them, as well as helping them get through fears related to dentistry.”

Mayra is a licensed Registered Dental Assistant. She joined Dr. Coe’s Family Dental Team in 2002 and has over 24 years of experience in the dental field. Mayra was born in Puerto Rico. After she married her high school sweetheart, her husband enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. They moved to California, where the Navy trained her as a Dental Assistant. After completing her licensing course, she took the California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) board test. In 1994, Mayra’s husband was stationed in Rota, Spain, where the Dental Clinic at the Naval Station hired her as their Dental Assistants’ supervisor and trainer. In her spare time, Mayra enjoys walking, cooking, hiking, and spending quality time with her husband and grandkids.

Kari Coe

Kari has been in the dental field since 1980. Her career in dentistry began when she was 16, working as an office assistant. She and Dr. Coe have been married since 1991. Kari stayed home to raise their children, but now that they are grown, Kari has come back to the office as the Office Manager. She is the smiling face that will greet you when you first come in for an appointment. Kari enjoys crafts, reading, camping, and going to Disneyland, She is the talent behind our lovely seasonal decor in the office.