One
factor that provides expedient dental treatment and reduces stress for the patient is the quality of the dentist's support
staff. The work we do in dentistry is meticulous. The experience that the dentist and staff have together directly relates
to the ease of a procedure and the comfort of the patient.
I take pride in providing a comfortable atmosphere not just for patients but for my staff as well. Because of this
attitude I have been lucky enough to have assistants and hygienists in their positions for over ten years. Kathy,
has been a devoted assistant since 1989. Another assistant Lisa has been great to work with since 1997.
Jamie and Dee are
the newest additions to our assistant staff even though Jamie has been with us since 2006.
Patti and Alesia are excellent hygienists and have been helping my practice grow for 10 years. Vanessa
is the newest one in the office although she has been her almost a year doing dental hygiene.
We have
new staff members also due to our growth over the years. Christine is a trained dental assistant although she is now
helping Sally at the front desk. Chris' dental assisting experience is a great adjunct to the business office in dealing
with dental insurance problems and in answering patient's dental questions in a way that only a dentally trained person can
do.
This longevity of tenure is certainly convienient for the doctors. It makes
our work go more quickly. We believe this is relaxing and beneficial for the patients too.
"Just a word of appreciation for that tough job on me you accomplished yesterday. It was
very thoughtful of you for letting me up for air now and then- still you got right to it. I also appreciate Lisa's
care as well. I think you are very talented and I am glad that I chose you."
