Our Team

Bridget

Office Manager

With a passion for the outdoors, Bridget thrives on spending time in nature with her dogs and family. Whether hiking through scenic trails or tending to her backyard flock, she finds peace in life's simple pleasures. A true food lover, she enjoys discovering new recipes and sharing delicious meals with those she loves.

Professionally, Bridget brings over 10 years of experience as a dedicated dental assistant, and after years of hard work and growth, she has recently stepped into the role of office manager. Her strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to patient care make her an invaluable member of the dental team. She is passionate about fostering a welcoming environment and ensuring that both staff and patients have the best experience possible.

Jenna

Patient Coordinator

Jenna is a dedicated front desk staff member with 3 years of experience in delivering exceptional customer service. Known for a positive attitude and strong organizational skills, she excels at managing patient inquiries and ensuring smooth operations. In addition to her role at the front desk, Jenna is pursuing a degree in dental hygiene and is passionate about combining a love for healthcare with excellent patient care. She is excited to bring a caring and professional approach to both administrative tasks and future clinical practice.

Lauren

Dental Hygienist

Lauren is a Registered Dental Hygienist who earned her degree from SUNY Broome Community College in Binghamton, New York. She is committed to making each patient feel comfortable and creating the most stress-free experience possible, all while focusing on providing high-quality, individualized care. Originally from Cooperstown, New York, Lauren moved to the area last summer and is excited to build meaningful connections with her new patients.

In her free time, Lauren enjoys golfing, skiing, spending time outdoors, and playing with her miniature dachshund, Lincoln!

Jax

Dental Hygienist

Jax graduated from the Goodwin College school of Dental Hygiene class of 2019. She is an active member of the American Dental Hygienists Association- Connecticut (ADHA-CT) and the Connecticut Hygiene Political Action Committee (ConnHyPAC). Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, she worked in animal medical and husbandry with exotic and domestic animals, specializing in their care and exhibitions on public education for biodiversity and creating kindness through creatures, a course dawning from the events at Sandy Hook in Newtown in her community. Working in the veterinary field is where she began cleaning cat and dog teeth, thus began her enthusiasm for dental hygiene and education for people patients!

At home, she cares for her two mischievous cats, reptiles and her daughter.

Amanda

Dental Hygienist

With a decade of experience in dentistry, Amanda has built a career from the ground up—starting as a dental assistant and quickly advancing to a licensed dental hygienist.

When she’s not in the office, Amanda can be found outdoors, traveling, or hanging with her dog, Axl (who, by the way, is way better at fetching than flossing). She’s also a bookworm, always with a novel in hand, because let’s face it—dentistry and plot twists go hand-in-hand.

If you’re lucky, she might even throw in a few book recommendations during your cleaning (but no promises on spoilers).

Vanessa

Dental Assistant

Vanessa is a dedicated Dental Assistant with 5 years of experience in patient care, specializing in behavioral and mental health services. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with patients to provide compassionate support and effective care, helping individuals navigate.

Outside of her professional life, Vanessa is a proud mother who enjoys spending quality time with her children, finding balance between her career and family life. Her passion for both patient care and family life reflects her commitment to making a positive impact on those around her.

Brooke

Dental Assistant

Brooke graduated from an accredited Dental Assistant program through New England Teaching Institute. In 2022,she began her dental assisting career here at Durham Dental and is thrilled to be back where it all started. Her favorite aspect of her job is making people feel comfortable and doing her best to assure they have a positive experience. She enjoys the variety of procedures done in general dentistry,and finds it rewarding to see how happy patients are with the treatment they receive. She values the safety of our patients and is Infection Control Certified,as well as X-ray Certified.

When she isn't at our office,she is a Dance Instructor and a Professional Dancer. Teaching a variety of styles from tap dance to line dancing,and from kids to adults. She also loves spending time with family,friends,her dog Ricky and enjoys cooking as a hobby. She is excited to be on a great team at Durham Dental Studios!