Meet Our Team
Mary Jo
Financial Coordinator/Scheduling Coordinator
Mary Jo joined our orthodontic team in December 1990. She has experience in many aspects of the office including financial, insurance and scheduling. Mary Jo finds it very rewarding helping patients build confidence in their smiles. She was born and raised in Lockport. She is happily married and has two grown sons and a granddaughter. In her spare time, she enjoys crafting, gardening, painting and spending time with family.
Favorite colors: green & gray
Favorite ice cream: pistachio
Favorite season: Fall
Favorite flower: sunflower
Heather
Certified Dental Assistant
Heather has been part of our practice since 1996. Heather's smiling face greets each patient as they enter the operatory and she is always willing to expand her dental knowledge. When she is not at work, she enjoys shopping, cooking, walking and spending time with her husband and family.
Favorite vacation destination: Jekyll Island, Georgia
Favorite Starbucks order: pistachio latte with almond milk
Favorite movie: Sweet Home Alabama
Favorite dessert: ice cream
Jennifer
Certified Dental Assistant
Jennifer was an assistant in a general dental office for four years before joining our practice in 2001. She enjoys working with and getting to know our patients. She is cheerful, knowledgeable in all aspects of the dental field, a quick learner and an excellent assistant. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and watching her favorite TV shows, but most of all spending time with her husband and three boys.
Favorite dessert: ice cream
Favorite season: Fall
Favorite team: Buffalo Bills
Favorite color: purple
Carrie
Scheduling, Financial & Insurance Coordinator/Dental Assistant
Carrie joined our practice in June 2003. Her smile and upbeat personality provide a fun and positive experience for our patients. In the office, you can find her at the front desk, working with patients, handling insurance, and helping wherever needed. She enjoys shopping, cooking & baking, watching movies and spending time with her husband and three daughters.
Favorite Starbucks order: strawberry acai refresher
Favorite season: Fall
Favorite dessert: ice cream
Favorite genre of music: country
Darlene
Dental Assistant
Darlene joined our office in June 2011. She has been working in the dental field since 2004. She enjoys all aspects of the dental field and is always eager to learn. Her sweet personality is very welcoming. When she is not working, you'll find her spending time with her husband, three children and grandchildren.
Favorite flower: gerber daisy
Favorite play: Wicked
Favorite ice cream: cannoli
Favorite season: summer
Taylor
Certified Dental Assistant/Insurance Coordinator
Taylor is the youngest member of our team. She graduated from ECC in May 2017 and joined us in July 2017. Although you will mostly find her working with patients, she can handle any task that is given to her. She was born and raised in Wilson, where she currently lives with her husband, daughters and dog Zoey. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling, baking and spending time with her friends and family.
Favorite flower: calla lily
Favorite season: Fall
Favorite vacation: St. Lucia
Favorite candy: Reese's
Alyssa
Dental Assistant
Alyssa graduated from college in 1997 as a Dental Assistant. She practiced in general dentistry for 23 years before pursuing her passion for orthodontics. She joined our team in October 2020. Alyssa always comes into the office with a smile on her face and loves interacting with all of our patients. Aside from work, you can find Alyssa spending time with her husband and 3 children. She also loves to walk the canal with her fur babies.
Favorite song: Don't Stop Believing by Journey
Favorite color: green
Favorite treat: anything peanut butter
Favorite destination: Canandaigua Lake
Kaitlyn
Dental Assistant
Kaitlyn has been working in the dental field since 2010 and became a part of our team in 2020. She grew up and currently resides in Gasport. Kaitlyn has a bubbly personality and knows how to make everyone laugh. She is very active in 4H and is the Niagara County Dairy Goat Leader. In her spare time, you can find her behind a camera, as she keeps busy with her photography business. She loves spending time with her two sons and her cat, Walter.
Favorite movie: Titanic
Favorite food: pizza
Favorite band: Dave Matthews Band
Favorite colors: black & white
Mallory
Dental Assistant
Mallory is the newest member of our orthodontic office. She graduated from MCC in May 2015 and joined us in June 2021. Her interests in orthodontics sparked when she had braces during her freshman year of high school. Mallory is very knowledgeable and always willing to learn something new. Some of her interests include playing softball, watching the Buffalo Bills and traveling.
Favorite restaurant: Chipotle
Favorite season: Summer
Favorite flower: gerber daisy
Favorite colors: yellow & blue