East Greenbush Family Dentistry - Team

What is the most inspiring part of your job?

Seeing patients come in with anxiety and leaving without it.

What is the most important part of the job you do?

Communication with patients.

What makes you happiest, when you're not working?

Spending time with my family.

What is a quote you strive to live by?

"Without Rain, Nothing Grows"

How many years have you been in the dental field?

11 years - With this practice since 2015!

What do you enjoy most about the work you do?

Being able to help the team in any way I can.

What is the most inspiring part of your job?

Seeing the team come together and make a positive difference for our patients!

What makes you happiest when you're not working?

Being active with my 3 huskies - Leia, Kyla, & Zeus

Spending time with my husband and two stepdaughters. I love to cook and watch movies.

What makes your team great?

At the end of the day, we are a family.

How do you think your colleagues would describe you?

Hardworking, reliable, and compassionate!

How many years have you been in the dental field?

9

Why did you decide to work in dentistry?

I’ve always enjoyed my own dental visits and when I became a dental assistant I knew I felt at home.

What makes you happiest, when you’re not working?

Going to the gym and tending to my plants.

What makes you happiest, when you're not working?

Tending to my plants and spending time with my cats, Parker and Ashe!

Joelle C. RDH MS is a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College and holds a Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from Mount Ida College in addition to a Masters of
Science in Higher Education Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. Joelle has been a member of the Family Dentistry team since 2015.
For the past 5 years Joelle has served as an Associate Professor in the Dental Sciences Department and Program Director of the Dental Assistant Program at Springfield Technical Community College. Joelle's enthusiasm for education translates to an enhanced chairside experience for all patients.
Joelle loves to cook and share that passion with friends and family. In the winter she can be found skiing the northeast. Currently she is finishing up her second master's degree and is excited to take a break from the online classroom. If you hear singing in the office, it's likely Joelle!

What is the most inspiring part of your job?

Helping people feel better about themselves

What makes you happiest, when you’re not working?

Gardening and spending time with my cats

What is your favorite vacation or “happy place”?

Europe

What makes your team great?

Everyone is friends with each other