Our family and cosmetic dental team consists of dedicated individuals who are friendly and caring. Our staff is here to ensure a pleasant experience during your visit to our office.
Our team includes experienced and energetic people whose goal is to communicate well with our patients and provide the best care possible.
Our approach to eliminate fear and alleviate anxiety is to provide detailed explanations of treatment combined with a relaxed and light hearted environment
Amy
Registered Dental Hygienist, 2006
From: Middletown, Connecticut
Family: Happily married to my wonderful husband Jeff, and I enjoy spoiling our two cats, Petey and Emily
Education and Awards: Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene from University of Bridgeport. Certified in the Administration of Local Anesthesia. Graduated Summa cum Laude, Clinical Faculty Recognition Award, Member of Sigma Phi Alpha National Dental Honor Society, member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Hobbies: Mountain biking, hiking. and gardening
Why I like Dentistry: Being a Dental Hygienist is what I always wanted to do! I loved going to the dentist as a child and thought it was the coolest job. In high school, I excelled in the sciences and was looking forward to applying my love of science in college. I have always been drawn to people’s smiles and thought it would be rewarding to help people feel better about themselves and to have the opportunity to help patients understand complete oral care and why it is so beneficial to their overall heath.
Favorite Morning Beverage: Coffee
Favorite Movie: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, Happy Gilmore, Dumb and Dumber, Elf
Favorite Food: Italian and Mexican
Apryl
Certified Dental Assistant, 2018
Family: Happily engaged, mother of two, adorable lab
From: Moorepark, CA
School: United States Navy, Bachelor from University of Phoenix
Personal Hobbies: 4×4 wheeling, Camping, anything else that you can do outside with the family
Why I like Dentistry: Dentistry allows me the opportunity to meet wonderful people, like our patients. In return, I get to help educate them on the importance of good hygiene.
Favorite Morning Beverage: Pepsi or water
Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing and action movies
Favorite Food: Sushi and NC BBQ
Becky
Certified Dental Assistant, 2018
From: Cromwell
Family: Two sisters, Father, and dog Lucy
School: Porter and Chester
Personal Hobbies: Reading, spending time with my dog, listening to music
Why I like dentistry: I love to help people feel more confident with their smile.
Favorite morning beverage: Ice cold water
Favorite Movie: Bridesmaids
Favorite food: Pineapple pizza and taco
Bobbie
Registered Dental Hygienist, 1979
From: Rochester, New York
Family: Three siblings, numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews living in the greater Rochester area
Education and Awards: Monroe Community College, Class Valedictorian, graduated with Distinction, Stevenson Medal for Highest Academic Average and Best Clinical Proficiency. University of Connecticut, Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda — National Honor Society for Continuing Education
Hobbies: Hiking, Water sports, Gardening, and Reading
Why I Like Dentistry: Dental Hygiene affords me the opportunity to participate in health care delivery system, it’s interesting and I enjoy working with people.
Favorite Morning Beverage: Coffee, of course
Favorite Movie: The Green Mile
Favorite Food: Anything and everything
Caroline
Registered Dental Hygienist, 1996
From: Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Family: Happily married with three children
Education and Awards: Tunxis Community College
Hobbies: Photography, Crafts
Why I Like Dentistry: I love improving the quality of my patient’s health by sharing techniques and ideas they can use to help themselves. I am very detailed oriented and that is a large part of this field.
Favorite Morning Beverage: Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Favorite Movie: Fireproof
Favorite Food: Anything with Chocolate in it
Cathie
Dental Assistant, 1992
Family: Happily married, two lovely daughters and a German Shepherd
Hobbies: Reading, cooking and anything that involves being outside or at the beach
Why I Like Dentistry: I love many things about Dentistry, one of which is getting to know our patients;learning about their families, their interests, vacations and special moments in their lives makes the relationship we have special.
My favorite part, however, is having the opportunity to take part in transforming people’s smiles. Almost everyday we encounter those who either refuse to smile or cover their mouths because they are so self conscious about their appearance. Seeing our patients leave with a new self image is most rewarding
Favorite Morning Beverage: Coffee
Favorite Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean Part 1, The Mask of Zorro, Fireproof, Bruce Almighty
Favorite Food: Anything but Seafood!
Christine
Registered Dental Hygienist, 2001
Family: Happily married with my husband, a best friend Mike and my beautiful Daughters Shannon and Jessica
Education and Awards: University of New Haven
Certified in the Administration of Local Anesthesia
Hobbies: Family Genealogy, reading, playing piano
Why I Like Dentistry: I find the field of dental hygiene to be a very personally rewarding career. While its “roots” lay in oral health care delivery, it affords the ability to branch out and contribute to complete body wellness and long lasting patient relationships.
Favorite Morning Beverage: Anything I don’t have to prepare in a sippy cup
Favorite Movie: The Illusionist, The Birdcage, Sliding Doors, The Other Boleyn Girl, and anything with Richard Gere
Favorite Food: Petunia’s fruit smoothed crepes in New Orleans, Belgian chocolate and hot spicy Mexican Food!! Muy Caliente!
Elaina
Registered Dental Hygienist, 1999
From: Middletown, Connecticut
Family: Happily married with one daughter
Education and Awards: Hudson Valley Community College School of Dental Hygiene
Personal Hobbies: Golf, Home Design, Travel, Tennis, Gardening, Hiking, X-C Skiing, Photography
Why I Like Dentistry: The best part of dentistry is meeting and getting to know new people
Jessica
Registered Dental Hygienist 2017
Family: 2 dogs Layla and Frank, mom, dad, brother, sister, and a niece
Education: Associates of Science degree in dental hygiene from Tunxis community College, Certified in the Administration of Local Anesthesia. Assoc of science in General studies from Tunxis Community College, Certificate in Dental Assisting from Tunxis community college.
Hobbies: Hanging out and taking pictures of my dogs, hiking, Baking, traveling and going to microbreweries
Why I like dentistry: I always wanted to work in healthcare and I love interacting with people and seeing them smile after having their teeth cleaned
Fav morning beverage: Caramel macchiato
Favorite movie: Anything funny
Favorite food: Mexican, Italian or anything with cheese
Jimmy
Certified Dental Assistant / Front Office, 2018
From: New Britain, CT
School: Tunxis Community College
Hobbies: Photography, staying active and sneaker hunting
Why I like Dentistry: I enjoy helping others achieve the confident smile we all deserve.
Favorite Morning Beverage: Water
Favorite Movie/ TV Series: Power
Favorite Food: Pizza and wings.
Katie
Office Manager, 2010
Family: Brother, sister
Hobbies: Hiking, yoga, cooking, reading, snowboarding, photography, traveling-exploring someplace new, live music
Favorite Movie: Good Fellas, Little Nicky, Eat Pray Love
Favorite Beverage: green tea latte or coconut water
Favorite Food: Mediterranean, Thai, Italian.. Will try anything
Rachel
Certified Dental Assistant / Front Office 2017
From: Newington, CT
School: Central Connecticut State University
Personal Hobbies: I enjoy cooking and anything that is outdoors: Snowboarding, Hiking, Kayaking & road trips.
Why I like Dentistry: Dentistry is something I know a lot about in comparison to the general public, with knowledge comes passion. I love learning and discovering new things about this field every day when I come to work, and most of all I enjoy teaching and informing other people!
Favorite Morning Beverage: Matcha!!
Favorite Movie: Passengers
Favorite Food: Anything spicy!!
Sherry
Receptionist, 1996
From: Middletown, Connecticut
Family: Happily married with two children and a cat
Hobbies: Landscaping, Concerts and Reading
Why I Like Dentistry: I like to interact with people and admire their beautiful smiles
Favorite Morning Beverage: Coffee
Favorite Movie: Grease and Dirty Dancing
Favorite Food: Pasta and Filet Mignon
Susan
Registered Hygienist, 1984
Family: Happily married
Education and Awards: Westbrook College, Portland, Maine
Hobbies: Bike Riding, Traveling, Sports, Physical Fitness
Why I Like Dentistry: I like people and working with my hands.
Favorite Morning Beverage: Protein Shake
Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan
Wendy
Receptionist, 2015
From: Long Island, NY
Family: Living happily with Fiancé, half dozen children and Grandma.
Hobbies: Spending time with family, musicals and performing as a professional vocalist.
Why I like dentistry: My coworkers and patients make me smile!
Favorite morning beverage: Coffee
Favorite movie: Grease
Favorite food: Anything Italian
