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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.
Hannah - Patient Care Coordinator
How many years have you been in the dental field?
2 years
Why did you decide to work in dentistry?
Dentistry can transform 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.
Heather - Patient Care Coordinator
What is the most important part of the job you do?
Making patients feel valued and understood.
What makes you happiest, when you’re not working?
My family and friends.
Where can we most likely find you on the weekends?
During the summer, I like to go camping or go to the beach. During the winters, I enjoy being snuggled up with a good book.
What is your vacation or “Happy Place”?
Charleston, South Carolina.
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!
Marley - Dental Assistant
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 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!
Beth - Dental Assistant
How many years have you been in the dental field?
Over 25
Why did you decide to work in dentistry?
The science of the mouth is fascinating.
What do you enjoy most about the work you do?
Helping people
What is the most inspiring part of your job?
Educating the patients for better oral health.
What is the most important part of the job you do?
The sterilization process. I am keeping the public safe!
What makes you happiest, when you’re not working?
Being in nature with my dog.
What makes your team great?
Our can-do attitude!
How do you think your colleagues would describe you?
Helpful
Name three words that describe you.
Optimistic, quick witted, attentive
What is a quote you strive to live by?
"In a world where you can be anything, be a help." — My Nana
Where can we most likely find you on the weekends?
In a garden or on a trail walk
What is your favorite movie or song?
Dogma
What is your favorite vacation or “happy place”?
Anywhere with my pets
Brittany - Dental Assistant
How many years have you been in the dental field?
6 months
What is the most inspiring part of your job?
Putting a smile on everyone’s face.
What is the most important part of the job you do?
Being a team player and helping others out.
What makes you happiest, when you’re not working?
Being with my friends and family.
What makes your team great?
Communication and team work
How do you think your colleagues would describe you?
Quit, witty, conscientious.
What did you want to be when you were a kid?
A superhero
What is your favorite crayon color?
Aquamarine
If you could be any animal, what would it be?
Otter
What is your favorite cereal?
Cheerios
Did you play any high school sports?
Yes, I played soccer in high school
What is your favorite genre of music?
I like all kinds of music, but if I had to choose one it would be latin music.
What is your favorite fast food?
McDonalds.
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.
Tonya - Dental Hygienist
How many years have you been in the dental field?
12- started as an assistant and then a hygienist for the last 7 years.
Why did you decide to work in dentistry?
Didn’t receive dental care as a child and wanted to be on the preventative side of things to help people understand the importance of oral care.
What do you enjoy most about the work you do?
Seeing the improvement of not just people’s oral health, but watching them overcome previous dental anxiety.
What is the most inspiring part of your job?
Seeing people come in for their cleanings with a smile when they once feared the dentist.
What is the most important part of the job you do?
Education and getting patients to understand importance of oral care and debunking their myths of the dental world.
What makes you happiest, when you’re not working?
Spending time with Natalie and Madelyn.
What makes your team great?
We work together to help diagnose, treat and come up with the best approach to patients care.
How do you think your colleagues would describe you?
Team player and helpful around all areas of the office.
Name three words that describe you.
Proactive, helpful, go-with-the-flow
What is a quote you strive to live by?
“Never put a wishbone where your backbone ought to be.” Because no matter what happens in life there is some type of solution if you put enough effort towards the issue at hand.
Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about?
Baking for friends and family
Where can we most likely find you on the weekends?
Doing events, T-ball, dance classes for daughters.
What is your favorite vacation or “happy place”?
Ocean city, MD with family.