About Our Dentists
Dr. Lee Tetz
Dr. Lee Tetz has was born and raised in St Helena, and lives here with his wife and daughters.. He thinks there's no place like home! Following dental school at Loma Linda University, where he also met his wife, he completed a General Practice Residency at the VA Hospital on Mare Island, where he had extensive training in complicated surgical procedures, endodontics, implants, and more. He has since returned to the same VA clinic as a part-time faculty member for current residents
While a student, Dr. Tetz was distinguished with Honors in Periodontology, was elected to the Dean’s List, and served as his Class Vice President. He has also taken numerous continuing education courses in the study of implantology, functional esthetics, laser dentistry, and participates in numerous collegiate groups including the prestigious FACE and SPEAR Study Clubs. He is currently in the process of completing an advanced dental residency at the highly-regarded LA Institute of Supra-Gingival Dentistry.
Dr Tetz has volunteered with numerous local and international dental service trips including in Vallejo, Petaluma, Sacramento, San Bernardino, Nicargua, etc.
Outside of his dental practice, he enjoys travelling along the California coastline, machining, working on cars, and spending time with family & friends.
Dr. Rally Varlakova
Dr. Varlakova has been a dentist in Wine Country since 2011, and has chosen to put down roots in St. Helena with her husband and partner, Dr. Lee Tetz. Born in Bulgaria, she comes our way having grown up in Toronto, Canada, and then pursued her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Biology at Rutgers University in New Jersey, followed by the School of Dentistry at Loma Linda University in Southern California.
While a student, Dr. Varlakova was distinguished with Honors in Pediatric Dentistry, was elected to the Dean’s List, and received numerous awards in Periodontology, Esthetics, and Pedodontics, among others. She has also taken numerous continuing education courses in the study of cariology, esthetics, laser dentistry, nutrition, and more. She participates in numerous collegiate groups including the prestigious FACE, SPEAR, and the LA Institute of Supra-Gingival Dentistry Study Clubs.
Dr Varlakova has volunteered with numerous local and international dental service trips including in Vallejo, Petaluma, Sacramento, San Bernardino, Nicargua, etc.
Outside of her dental practice, she enjoys cooking, gardening, traveling, painting, musical concerts, yoga, and spending time with family & friends.
Dr. Anna Sukhova
Dr. Anna immigrated to the United States at the age of seven and has called Napa home ever since. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Sonoma State University before attending Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, where she graduated with highest honors. During dental school she was elected to the Dean’s List and inducted into the National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Following dental school, Dr. Anna completed a General Practice Residency at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, where she received advanced training treating patients with complex medical and dental needs in both clinical dental settings and the operating room.
After completing her training, Dr. Anna returned to Napa to serve the community where she was raised. She is passionate about providing high-quality dentistry that aligns with each patient’s long-term goals and believes excellent dental care should be paired with a personalized oral hygiene routine to support lasting oral health.
In her free time, Dr. Anna enjoys spending time with family, playing games, and exploring new places. She has also been deeply involved in fostering and rescuing animals—especially stray cats and kittens—and continues to have a strong love for animal welfare.