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.

 

Rosemary, Appointment Coordinator

Working in our front office, Rosemary helps patients reserve convenient dental appointments, and she supports our administrative staff. She loves working with our team and our wonderful patients. Before joining our team in 2008, Rosemary graduated from Moore High School, College of Staten Island, and US Public Health Hospital, where she attended the School of Radiologic Technology. Rosemary and her husband, Phil, have two children – Danny and Lauren. The family enjoys dog training, traveling, and spending quality time together. Rosemary also likes to garden, read, and shop.

 

Megan, Dental Assistant

After attending school at St. John’s University, where she made the dean’s list, Meagan entered dental assisting. She’s been with our team since 2008, helping the doctor chairside and making sure patients feel well cared for during procedures. Megan says that she appreciates being part of a team that creates beautiful smiles for beautiful people. Away from the office, Megan spends most of her time with her young son and family. She also likes to find time for herself when she can curl up with some good literature.