Saratoga Springs Family Dentistry - Team

FRONT DESK STAFF


Erin - Administrative

Erin - Administrative

How many years have you been in the dental field?

4.5 years.

What is the most inspiring part of your job?

Being able to assist patients on their journey to a better smile.

What makes your team great?

That everyone is willing to help or pitch in and that we can laugh and have fun every day.

What is a quote you strive to live by?

“Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia” – Charles Schulz

Bonnie - Office manager

Bonnie - Administrative

How many years have you been in the dental field?

11 years.

What is the most inspiring part of your job?

Witnessing life changing dentistry.

How do you think your colleagues would describe you?

Dependable, creative and helpful. A ‘Swiss Army Knife’, per Dr. Dodd!

Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about?

I am a great cook!

What did you want to be when you were a kid?

I always wanted to be a Jockey.

Chanel - Clinical Care Manager

 

Chanel - Administrative

How many years have you been in the dental field?

8 years.

 

What do you enjoy most about the work you do?

Building relationships with my team and patients.

 

What is the most inspiring part of your job?

Watching patients leave knowing we made their day.

 

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

My friends and family.

 

What did you want to be when you were a kid?

A lion tamer.

Douglas - Administrative

Douglas - Administrative

How many years have you been in the dental field?

5 years.

What do you enjoy most about the work you do?

Working with such a great team.

What is the most inspiring part of your job?

Being a part of making people love their smile.

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

My friends, family and a quiet beach!

What is your favorite movie or song?

Lady Gaga - Born This Way

Brittany - PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR

 

Brittany - Administrative

How many years have you been in the dental field?

2+ years.

 

What makes your team great?

We have a close-knit team with high energy, we all care about each other and work towards the common goal.

 

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

Spending time with my 3 kids and friends.

 

Where can we most likely find you on the weekends?

Outside exploring new places, bbqs with friends and family.

 

What is your favorite genre of music?

Reggae

Sadie - Patient Care Coordinator

Sadie - Patient Care Coordinator

How many years have you been in the dental field?

A year and a half.

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

Greeting patients with a smile and a positive attitude.

What makes your team great?

Everyone is always willing to help and encourage one another.

What makes you happiest when you're not working?

I'm happiest when I'm in nature or hanging out with my animals.

DENTAL ASSISTANTS


Jodie - Prosthodontic Dental Assistant

Jodie - Prosthodontic Dental Assistant

How many years have you been in the dental field?

31 years.

What do you enjoy most about the work you do?

My work family.

What is the most inspiring part of your job?

Dental Prosthetics – custom fabricated appliances created specifically to replace missing teeth, etc.

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

Working with patients to create a functional appliance.

Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about?

Showing dogs and horses in competition.

Suy Anne - Dental Assistant

Suy Anne - Dental Assistant

I moved to NY in 2002 from Germany. I met Dr. Dodd at a Stewart's and interviewed in German. I run the Saratoga Springs Study Club and have trained hundreds of assistants and dentists in my years here.

How many years have you been in the dental field?

17 years.

Why did you decide to work in dentistry?

I wanted to have a meaningful career for life.

What makes your team great?

We are all in this together as “One Family”.

Brooke - Dental Assistant

Brooke - Dental Assistant

How many years have you been in the dental field?

6 years.

What do you enjoy most about the work you do?

Getting to know my patients, seeing them happy and trusting us.

What makes your team great?

Everyone adds a different spice.

What is a quote you strive to live by?

If you do it, you do it.

If you could be any movie character, what would it be?

Catwoman.

Erika - Dental Assistant

 Erika - Dental Assistant

How many years have you been in the dental field?

1.5 years.

What is the most inspiring part of your job?

Helping patients improve their oral health and feel confident with their smile.

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

Spending time with friends and family, kayaking and enjoying the sunshine.

What did you want to be when you were a kid?

A veterinarian

Rosa - Dental Assistant

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.

Katie - dental assistant

Katie - Steralization Technician

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

Making sure patients leave happy.

What is a quote you strive to live by?

“Bad times break us, life teaches us to move on”- P.N.

Where can we most likely find you on the weekends?

Either on the mountain or by the fire pit.

What is your favorite movie or song?

Elf

DENTAL HYGIENISTS


Paula - Dental Hygienist

 

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.

Kelly - Dental Hygienist

Kelly - Dental Hygienist

How many years have you been in the dental field?

11 years in hygiene and one year at the front desk.

What do you enjoy most about the work you do?

Creating a happy, healthy smile!

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

Detecting periodontal disease early on and using my skills to battle it and educate patients.

How do you think your colleagues would describe you?

Easy-going and friendly.

Schallehn - Dental Hygienist

Schallehn - Dental Hygienist

How many years have you been in the dental field?

6 years.

What is the most inspiring part of your job?

Seeing an improvement in every patient's oral hygiene.

Do you have any skills or talents that most people don't know about?

I teach dance!

What is your favorite movie?

Iron Man.

What did you want to be when you were a kid?

A teacher or a doctor.

Audra - Dental Hygienist

Audra - Dental Hygienist

Bio coming soon.

Megan - Dental Hygienist

Why did you decide to work in dentistry?

I worked in the healthcare field for 10 years and I wanted a change while still being part of a person's overall health.

What is the most inspiring part of your job?

When I can ease a patient's dental anxiety and make them feel comfortable.

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

Educating patients on their dental health.

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

Spending time with my Family or reading a good book.

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