Since the start of her career, Dr. Terlet has been a strong advocate for ensuring access to quality dental care for all. Her dedication to community dental health is reflected in the many boards and committees on which she serves. These include the University of the Pacific Alumni Board (where she is a past president), the Berkeley Dental Society (where she previously served as president), the Healthy Kids Healthy Teeth Advisory Board, the Chabot College Dental Hygiene Advisory Board, the First 5 Scientific Advisory Committee, and the Dental Board of California. She has also been a California Dental Association Trustee and represented California on the ADA Council on Government Affairs. Dr. Terlet is well-regarded within the dental community at the local, state, and national levels, maintaining active memberships in the California Dental Association, American Dental Association, American College of Dentists, NNOHA, and more. Dr. Terlet applies the same philosophy in her private practice, where she believes every patient deserves individualized care and personalized treatment plans. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Terlet has served as the Chief Dental Officer at La Clínica since 1989. In this role, she has played a key part in expanding dental services from one clinic to eleven locations across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano counties. As Chief Dental Officer, Dr. Terlet oversees the strategic direction and management of dental operations, ensuring alignment with La Clínica’s mission. She leads senior dental management in strategic growth, manages the office's budget and finances, and collaborates with other health agencies to advance the organization’s objectives. Dr. Terlet earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of California, Berkeley.