FRONT DESK TEAM
Chelsea - Administrative
How many years have you been in the dental field?
11 years.
What do you enjoy most about the work you do?
Helping patients and being able to work with such an amazing team!
Why did you decide to work in dentistry?
I wanted to help patients overcome the fear of the dentist and get the smile they have always wanted.
What is the most inspiring part of your job?
Watching patients cry after getting the smile they have always wanted.
What makes you happiest, when you’re not working?
Spending time with my 6-month-old son, husband and 2 dogs.
Irene - Patient Care Coordinator
How many years have you been in the dental field?
7 years.
What do you enjoy most about the work you do?
Helping patients.
What is the most important part of the job you do?
Making sure patients get the care that they need.
Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about?
I am an excellent cook!
Marley - Patient Care Coordinator
How many years have you been in the dental field?
6 months.
Why did you decide to work in dentistry?
I wanted to follow in my mom’s footsteps, who is a Dental Hygienist.
What do you enjoy most about the work you do?
The people I get to work with.
What is the most important part of the job you do?
Working as a whole team, while helping patients feel comfortable at their appointment.
What is the most inspiring part of your job?
Seeing life changing results on patients.
What makes you happiest, when you’re not working?
Spending time outside with my family.
What makes your team great?
Having all different personalities, we make sure everyone’s views are spoken for and heard. Communication is key!
How do you think your colleagues would describe you?
Vivacious and very girly… Pink everything!
DENTAL ASSISTANTS
Amanda - Dental Assistant
How many years have you been in the dental field?
11 years.
What is the most inspiring part of your job?
Seeing how happy our patients are when they get the smile they have always wanted and knowing we could give that to them.
What is a quote you strive to live by?
Treat others as you would like to be treated.
Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about?
I like to rebuild cars and I love to cook!
Hannah - Dental Assistant
How many years have you been in the dental field?
2 years
Why did you decide to work in dentistry?
Dentistry can transfrom the lives of people by giving them the smile they deserve.
What makes you happy when you're not working?
Spending time with my family
What is a quote you strive to live by?
I just want to lie on a beach and eat hot dogs. That's all I've wanted- Kevin Malone
Where can we most likely find you on the weekends?
Spending time with my daughter, playing with our German Shepherd and pet turkeys.
Rachael - Dental Assistant
Why did you decide to work in dentistry?
I have always found Dentistry to be interesting, my actual end goal is to be a Dentist!
What do you enjoy most about the work you do?
I enjoy interacting with patients and making them feel safe and comfortable in situations that can be stressful.
What is the most inspiring part of your job?
Getting to provide care to communities and making an impact on the current healthcare systems.
What makes you happiest, when you're not working?
My pup Henry and my horse OT
What makes your team great?
Teamwork, Kindness and Empathy
Rosa - Dental Assistant
Why did you decide to work in dentistry?
I love the idea to have the ability to help others maintain a healthy smile.
What do you enjoy most about the work you do?
Working directly with patients.
How do you think your colleagues would describe you?
Organized
What makes you happiest, when you're not working?
Spending time with family.
What makes your team great?
Communication skills with one another.
DENTAL HYGIENISTS
Paula - Dental Hygienist
How many years have you been in the dental field?
34 years.
What is the most inspiring part of your job?
Improving the health and cosmetics of our patients.
What makes your team great?
We work together and support each other!
What is a quote you strive to live by?
“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
What is your favorite genre of music?
Bluegrass.
Colleen - Dental Hygienist
How many years have you been in the dental field?
21 years.
What is the most inspiring part of your job?
Knowing that I am helping people and educating patients on their oral health.
What is the most important part of the job you do?
Providing quality care, listening to their individual needs and creating a warm and comfortable environment so they look forward to their appointment.
Where can we most likely find you on the weekends?
Working on our 40-acre property during the day and at night around the camp fire listening to music.
Lauren - Dental Hygienist
How many years have you been in the dental field?
5 years.
Why did you decide to work in dentistry?
I am passionate about helping people. I enjoy the one on one interaction and the ability to help people look and feel their best.
Name three words that describe you.
Ambitious, dedicated, organized.
What is a quote you strive to live by?
10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.
Do you have any skills or talents most poeple don't know about?
I'm a licensed aesthetician and I love home decorating.
Amanda - Dental Hygienist
How many years have you been in the dental field?
12 years.
Why did you decide to work in dentistry?
I always loved going to dentist as a child and was always very interested in my own teeth.
What makes your team great?
Communication and friendship.
What is a quote you strive to live by?
Nothing worth having comes easy.
Lacey - Dental Hygienist
How many years have you been in the dental field?
20 Years.
Why did you decide to work in dentistry?
I started out as an assistant and really enjoyed connecting with patients. I then went on to further my
education and became a Hygienist.
What makes you happiest, when you’re not working?
Gardening and attending sporting events!
What is a quote you strive to live by?
“A good laugh heals a lot of hurts” - Madeleine L’Engle
Is there anything you would like to share?
My Husband and I have been married for 17 years and we both graduated from Greenwich CSD where
we still currently reside. We have two children together (14 &10) and frequently stay active in the
Greenwich community by coaching our children's sporting events and attending community activities.
We also are big Buffalo Bills and New York Mets Fans!