Meet the Team

 We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.

We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.

 


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Susan

Office Manager

As our office manager, I make sure our office stays on track each day by overseeing our staff, scheduling patient appointments, filing insurance claims, processing payroll, and patient billing. With this practice since 1992, I have built a great rapport with our patients and their families. Like the rest of our doctors and staff, I am compassionate, organized, and great with the patients.

I am married with two children. In my free time, I love to read, walk, and vacation at the beach.


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Laurie

Registered Dental Hygienist

I am a registered dental hygienist who has helped to meet our patients’ dental hygiene needs since 1998. I work very hard to make our patients feel comfortable while giving them the best care possible. My favorite part of my job is making our patients feel happy and encouraging them to keep their smiles healthy. I am anesthesia trained and enjoy continuing education. 

When I am not at work, I love spending time with my husband Jaime and my two children, Nicole and Jason. I enjoy reading, cooking, photography, and vacationing at the beach!


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Irsida

Registered Dental Hygienist

I graduated from Lincoln College of New England with my Associate of Science degree and joined this practice in 2017. I strive every day to improve the health of my patients, educate them about their oral health, and provide dental care in a comfortable setting. I feel blessed to be a member of West Side Dental team. Everyone here is very professional in their field, caring, and respectful toward each other and toward their patients.

I have been married for 15 years to my husband Ardi and we have three daughters. I love spending time with my family and visiting attractions in Connecticut and other nearby states. I also enjoy volunteering in Mission of Mercy dental clinics and am a member of the American Dental Hygienist Association.


 

Jennifer

I am a registered dental assistant/front desk who joined this amazing team in 2022. Attended Porter and Chester completing course in 2013.  I work very hard to make our patients feel comfortable while giving them the best care possible both as an assistant and at front desk.  I love making our patients feel happy and encourage them to keep their smiles happy by far the most rewarding part of the job.

 

When I am not at work, I love spending time with my children Malaki, Hayden and Jayda.

 

 

 

 

Courtney

I am a certified dental assistant, I attended Porter and Chester institute of Watertown graduating in 2014. I continued my education additionally completing my certification in 2017. I have taken hundreds of hours of continuing education courses over the years. I’ve worked and trained for multiple specialties, pediatrics, orthodontics, surgery. I have also volunteered for “give a kid a smile” , “Operation Smile” , and Porter and Chester curriculum advisory.

        I joined the team in early 2023 and have enjoyed every moment. Our patients make everyday worth!

      When I’m not at work I’m being a mom to my rambunctious toddler Elijah.