Meet The Team

Gari, Dental Hygienist

Gari graduated from the University of Toronto School of Dentistry in 1969. Our patients have enjoyed Gari's gentle hygiene skills for almost 30 years. Gari is involved in the Staten Island Dental Hygiene Study Club to stay on top of the latest developments. Helping patients achieve optimal oral hygiene makes her job rewarding. After hours, Gari spends time with her husband, four children, and six grandchildren. She also enjoys Broadway shows.

 

Aida, Dental Hygienist

After graduating from New York Technical College with two associate's degrees in applied science, dental hygiene and dental lab tech, Aida began working as a dental hygienist. She holds membership in the ADHA and is a chapter member of Deborah Heart & Lung Hospital. Caring for patients with kindness, compassion, and patience are Aida's standard. She enjoys being part of our team, playing a role in the healthy, beautiful smiles of our patients. After work, Aida practices photography, yoga, and scrap booking. She has two grown sons, Anthony and Robert, whom she loves tremendously.

 

Zel, Office Manager

For more than 25 years, Zel has helped our team and office work with synergy. Her most noted award is Miss Congeniality, so she's a favorite with our patients. She particularly enjoys maintaining an office atmosphere that's happy and light. Zel and her husband have two children and two grandchildren. She enjoys antiquing, riding her bike, and walking for exercise.

 

Angela, Administrative Assistant/Dental Assistant/ Girl Friday!

Angela graduated from Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn and currently attends NYU, College of Dentistry for a degree in dental hygiene. She has won numerous scholarships and is a member or volunteer for these organizations: The Flying Doctors, Deborah Hospital, Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare, Girl Scouts of America, SADA, Neighborhood Cats, and assistant organizer for a social group of lovely ladies. Away from the office, Angela spends time with her small, close-knit family and her kids – four furry felines.

 

Keri, Assistant

A graduate of Port Richmond, Keri has 19 years of experience in the dental field, and she has served Staten Island Dental Care patients for four years. She enjoys helping anxious patients relax and for a rewarding dental experience. Her favorite part of work is our super team. At home, Keri likes reading and spending time with her dog. She's an avid animal lover.

 

Rose Marie, Bookkeeper

Rose Marie maintains organization in the office. She graduated from EDWAA in accounting and bookkeeping and is also a CSI graduate. For nearly 30 years, she has worked in a dental office. Staten Island Dental Care has benefited from her love of numbers for more than 10 years. Weekends and evenings are spent dancing and having fun! Rose Marie has three wonderful children and six wonderful grandchildren.