Dental Team – North Attleboro, MA

Alicia

Scheduling Coordinator

Alicia is a member of our front office team, and her mission is to help our patients feel welcome from the moment they give us a call or step through our doors. Originally from Pawtucket, she is a huge sports enthusiast (both playing and watching) and loves animals — she considers her dog and cat to be her kids!

Jessica

Financial Coordinator

Ensuring that patients have access to dental care that is both financially flexible and comfortable is the chief concern of our financial coordinator. Jessica is the first to tell you that these interactions and relationships with patients are what she enjoys most about her job. Aside from financial arrangements, she is also tasked with a number of responsibilities that ensure the smooth and timely operation of the dental office!

Jessica calls her three children the center of her universe. It’s a very busy universe, particularly with the various sports-related activities each is involved in. Some interests and hobbies of Jessica’s include spending time at the beach, doing yoga, and biking.

Dacia

Insurance Coordinator

Dacia primarily serves as the insurance coordinator for Attleboro Dental Group but is also a skilled dental assistant. She helps each patient plan ahead for their dental care and ultimately achieve the beautiful smile they want and deserve. To make this happen, she draws on a wealth of knowledge and expertise while ensuring that she stays on the top of the latest developments in the industry.

Outside of the dental office, Dacia stays very active, particularly with her daughter Teagan by her side. Camping, boating, and spending time at the beach are just a few of the things you will find Dacia enjoying with friends and family on a regular basis.

Delirio

Insurance Coordinator

Originally from Harwich, Cape Cod, Delirio finds that the best part of her job is knowing that she and her amazing team are creating a positive impact in the lives of our patients through exceptional dental care. She enjoys being able to learn as much as she can while also ensuring that people can receive convenient and reliable treatment for their dream smiles.

When asked, Delirio claimed that it was her family who taught her how to be as driven as she is today. Not only does she enjoy helping others with their financial situations, but she’s passionate about getting to know everyone she meets and building strong relationships with her community. In her spare time, you might catch her reading a book and enjoying a good story.

Leah

Scheduling Coordinator

Leah brings with her a wealth of experience in healthcare and hospitality, having spent 15 years of her professional life in the senior living industry. You will find that Leah has a work ethic that is second to none and an exceptional attention to detail! These skills, combined with her warm and compassionate demeanor, are why we have entrusted her to manage our clinical schedule, helping to coordinate your care so that you don't miss a beat. Whether you are visiting us for routine care or complex, multidisciplinary treatment, you can be sure that she will meticulously guide you through the process.

When not advocating for oral health in the North Attleboro community, Leah (you guessed it) loves to stay active! Kayaking, camping, and rollerskating are just a few of the outdoor activities you will find her enjoying with her friends and family. Did we mention that Leah is also into music? She knows how to play the ukulele!

Lori

Patient Care Coordinator

Originating from Lincoln, RI, Lori studied at the Community College of Rhode Island, earning her license as a dental assistant. With several years of experience under her belt, she’s worked her way to becoming a patient care coordinator. Her favorite thing about her job is getting the chance to interact with patients as well as building strong relationships with her coworkers.

Away from the dental office, Lori is a mother of three boys, and she also has lots of pets! Other than spending time with her family and loved ones, she also enjoys going to concerts with her husband, reading a good book, cooking, singing, and horseback riding.

Melissa

Support Coordinator

Born and raised in Cumberland, RI, Melissa has been part of the dental world for a decade and counting. She is a licensed dental assistant and is certified in OSHA, First Aid/CPR, infection control, and Radiation Health and Safety. Her favorite part of her job is helping patients feel comfortable and confident in their oral health journey. Whether it’s easing dental anxiety or celebrating a successful treatment, she truly enjoys building trust and creating a positive experience for every patient.

Outside of the dental practice, Melissa lives with her fiancé and their pet English bulldog, Louie, and their cat, Bubba. Other than helping patients with their smiles, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, going for walks, and visiting family on Cape Cod whenever she can. She also likes making homemade sourdough!

Christina

Support Coordinator

Christina has been part of the dental field for well over a decade and counting. Originating from Rockland, MA, she studied at Bridgewater State University and began her career as a dental assistant for a high-volume practice. After having her second child, she transferred to the front office and gained experience in treatment presentations and financials for large treatment cases. The best part of her job is seeing her team develop and creating great relationships with them. She also likes seeing our patients’ smiles transform and how happy they are after their visits.

At home, Christina has two boys and a German Shepard/Golden Retriever mix. She and her husband met in college and have been married since 2011. Most of their time is spent bouncing between their kids' sports schedules, but in their spare time, they enjoy “hunting for Bigfoot” in the state forest near their house, hosting parties for friends and family, and settling in for a movie night by the fireplace.

Marissa

Front Desk Coordinator

With close to two decades of experience in the dental field and counting, Marissa finds it rewarding to be able to help patients feel more confident about their smiles and oral health. She attended the University of Phoenix and then studied at Lincoln Tech, obtaining her associate degree in Business with a focus on health care, and she’s also radiology certified.

Originally from North Providence, RI, Marissa has a daughter who’s studying in college. Other than interacting with patients and building strong relationships with people, she enjoys spending time with friends, running, and going to the beach. She was also a bartender of 17 years, and she’s also competed in a fitness competition!

Heather

Dental Hygienist

Heather is yet another valued member of our hygiene team. With over 25 years of experience, patients of Attleboro Dental Group take comfort in knowing that they are seeing a clinician that is both highly experienced and educated. Since completing her formal training, she has made it a priority to consistently and frequently complete extensive continuing education so that her patients are getting the most advanced and up-to-date treatment possible.

Outside of dentistry, Heather spends much of her free time with her husband and two children, all of whom lead active lifestyles themselves. She is also a dog-lover and has adopted two from Thailand!

Carolyn

Dental Hygienist

The experienced clinical team at Attleboro Dental Group is lucky to have Carolyn as one of our hygienists, as she brings 30+ years of experience to the role. She is able to provide unmatched care to each patient she sees, and it is her genuine care for their wellbeing that keeps them coming back. Carolyn would be the first to tell you that the relationships she has built with patients over the years are what she values most.

Outside of the dental office, Carolyn loves to spend time with her family. She is married to her husband Mike and has a daughter named Jillian, as well as two stepchildren named Hannah and William. Her children certainly keep her busy, and one of the many hats she wears is that of “Softball Mom.”

Shannon

Dental Hygienist

Shannon is a member of our highly experienced dental hygiene team, and our patients are certainly better off for it. Her high regard for creating a calm, relaxing environment ensures that even patients with a history of dental anxiety are not at all threatened when visiting the dental office.

Shannon enjoys a number of activities outside of work, including cross-stitching, reading, and spending time with friends and family. While Shannon’s husband Nick (and their two cats) would say that she has a soft side, be warned – she has earned her 3rd-degree black belt in Kenpo Karate!

Virgen

Dental Assistant

Experience and a commitment to advanced training are two of the core principles that our team is built upon. Virgen is yet another team member that we are happy to say embodies both. She has made it her mission to continuously advance her skills so that she can provide a first-class experience at each and every visit. Aside from her superb dental assisting skills, her positive, upbeat demeanor is contagious. At your next visit, you can count on seeing her smile and leaving with one of your own!

When Virgen is out of the dental office, you will find her spending time with friends and family and being a proud mother!

Alexis

Dental Assistant

Originally from Lakeville, Alexis attended Lincoln Tech for dental assisting. Now, she is certified in BLS, infection control, X-rays, and HIPPA. Plus, she is an EFDA, has experience working with endodontists, periodontists, and general dentists, and has more than seven years of experience! For her, the best thing about her job is doing something different each day.

In her free time, Alexis enjoys detailing cars, hiking, spending time on the boat, and hanging out with her three dogs. Here’s a fun fact about her: she’s mechanically inclined!

Devon

Dental Hygienist

Devon loves coming into work each day because it means she gets to help and educate her patients! Before joining our team, she completed the hygiene program at the Community College of Rhode Island. Since then, she’s completed externships, earned her local anesthesia permit, and become certified in BLS/CPR.

Originally from Rhode Island, Devon comes from a wonderful and supportive family. In her free time, she enjoys going out to eat with her boyfriend, shopping, taking care of her house plants, reading, and doing anything outdoors.

Gail

Dental Assistant

For more than three decades now, Gail has been helping people improve their smiles and their overall health. Truly, it’s one of her favorite aspects of her job! In addition to studying at the Bryman Institute, she earned her DANB and has completed training in oral surgery, sinus lifts, periodontics, and more.

Gail is a mother of grown twins. In her free time, she loves boating and paddleboarding!

Joleen

Dental Assistant

Born in Seekonk, MA, Joleen has been working in the field of dentistry for several years and counting. She started by attending The Northeast Collaborative School of Dental Assisting to earn her license. Today, she is certified in Radiation Health and Safety and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. The best part about her job is being able to help patients feel more comfortable in the chair while maintaining and improving their beautiful pearly whites.

If she isn’t at the office, Joleen is spending time with her family and loved ones. She has two children, a son who’s a mechanic and a daughter who also works in the dental field, and a beautiful grandson. In her free time, she enjoys arts and crafts, sewing, hiking on trails, and being near water. One interesting thing about her: she loves painting on canvas!

Zinany

Dental Assistant

Originally from Pawtucket, RI, Zinany has been in the world of dentistry for close to a decade and counting. She studied at the Community College of Rhode Island and later attended Lincoln Tech, obtaining her certification in dental assisting. Her favorite thing about her job is being able to help people while bringing back their confidence in their smiles.

Outside of the dental office, Zinany is a mother of two beautiful children—a girl and a boy. Other than helping people with their pearly whites, she loves going for a walk in nature, traveling whenever she can, and cooking for her family—one of her greatest passions.

Carlene

Registered Dental Assistant

After graduating from Attleboro High School, Carlene completed her formal dental assistant training at Bristol Community College. Since becoming a Registered Dental Assistant, she has completed continuing education classes on everything from laser dentistry to infection control to ensure our patients receive the absolute best care. Now, she has more than 20 years of hands-on experience under her belt, and she continues to love interacting with the wonderful people who walk through our front door!

Carlene and her husband, Dennis, have two children together. She loves spending time with them and her friends as well as biking, running, and camping. Here’s a fun fact about her: she lost 70 pounds in a year’s time thanks to her active lifestyle!

Kiley

Front Desk

Kiley says that the best thing about her job has to be the team! She says that everyone is so welcoming and helpful in our practice, and she looks forward to building strong relationships with our patients just like them. In addition to her experience working in dental offices, Kiley also has certifications in radiology, CPR/AED, OSHA, and HIPAA. Over the years, she has attended multiple dental conventions and taken administrative classes as well.

Kiley is living outside of her hometown for the first time in her life with her boyfriend and their little dog, Hemi Ryder. She is very close to her parents, older sister, and nephew. She considers herself to be a big foodie and is always eager to try new restaurants. She also likes doing both traditional and anti-gravity yoga as well as going camping from the spring to the fall.

Krystal

Registered Dental Hygienist

Krystal’s 10+ year career in dentistry began in high school! While attending BVT's dental assisting program, she earned her certifications and infection control and radiology. After graduation, she worked as a dental assistant for four years before earning her bachelor’s degree at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences: Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene. If that wasn’t impressive enough, she also earned her master’s degree in health sciences in 2022! Year after year, she continues to love educating people about their oral health and helping them keep their smiles in tip-top shape.

Krystal and her fiancé, Jake, have two cats together, Dexter and Dash. When she isn’t at our office or spending time with loved ones, you can find her working at MCPHS as a clinical instructor, baking, hiking, and playing video games. Here’s a fun fact about her: she used to be a ballet dancer!

Ashley

Administrative Lead

Ashely grew up in Smithfield, RI, and she’s always had a passion for helping people and playing a part in improving their quality of life. Having studied at Rhode Island College, she previously worked in manufacturing before gaining an interest in the dental field. Now, she loves having the chance to create strong relationships with our patients while promoting a welcoming environment to make every feel as comfortable as possible when they visit us.

If you don’t find her at the office, Ashley is typically spending time with her fiancé and their rescue puppy named Rosie. Other than hiking with her dog, her hobbies also include reading, crocheting, and hanging out with family and loved ones. One interesting fact about her is that she’s never broken a single bone!

Nicole

Dental Assistant

With nearly a full decade of experience in the dental field, Nicole loves being part of a patient’s transformation and seeing their life change through their smile. From Uxbridge, she studied at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School, receiving her OSHA, First Aid/CPR, Infection Control, and Radiation Health and Safety certifications. As a dental assistant, you’ll find her helping the team and dentists around the office to help treat pearly whites.

At home, Nicole lives with her boyfriend and their three adorable dogs. Other than spending time with family and loved ones, she also enjoys trying out new restaurants, exploring new hiking trails, and practicing drawing and painting.

Julia

Dental Assistant

Having grown up in Brazil and then moving to Woonsocket, RI, Julia loves being able to meet new people every day and build great relationships with her patients while also helping them achieve greater oral health. The best part of her job: watching people gain confidence in themselves through their smiles. She became certified in radiology through courses at Boston University and became a dental assistant. She’s also attained her certification in Basic Life Support and is highly trained in BOTOX, fillers, nitrous oxide, and Invisalign.

Julia spends much of her time with friends and family whenever she isn’t at the dental office. She also enjoys exploring new places to eat as well as working out to stay active. One fun fact about her: she’s fluent in both Portuguese and English and is currently learning Spanish!