It takes a several people to assist you while visiting our office and we would like to introduce you to the people whom you are likely to encounter.

 

 

 OFFICE MANAGER/INSURANCECOORDINATOR

Monique Siravo

    Monique has 9 years of experience as a dental office admistrator.  She most enjoys working with people and has a great deal of compassion for dental patients. 

    She currently lives in Johnston with her family and loves spending time with her nephews and niece.

 

  THE HYGIENE TEAM

 

ELIZABETH ARMITSTEAD, RDH

        Elizabeth Anne Armistead, RDH joined us in January 2009.  She is a graduate of Community College of Rhode Island.  She lives in Cranston, RI with her two cats, Leila and Ralph.  She enjoys spending time with her ten nieces and nephews.  She stays healthy with biking, hiking, kickboxing, weight training, and rollerblading, and she enjoys cooking healthy meals.

        She has been working as a Dental Hygienist for over ten years and is very experienced in periodontics.  Her goal is to help patients reach and maintain a state of optimal dental health.  She will use her skill to make sure your visit with us is thorough and complete.

         Gum disease is very prevalent among adults in America. Fifty percent(50%) have moderate to severe gum disease and many don't even know it.  Recent studies have shown that the bacteria associated with gum disease get into the bloodstream by way of bleeding gums and increase the person's risk of heart attack, stroke, low birth weight babies and premature deliveries and even infection in joint replacements.

 

LINDSEY MARQUIS, RDH

        Lindsey joined our practice in May 2009.  She graduated from Community College of Rhode Island's Dental Hygiene program in May 2008.  She went on to continue her education, earning her local anesthesia permit from Middlesex Community College in October 2008.  Lindsey is passionate about her work and strives to provide the best care for her patients so they can maintain a healthy smile.  She enjoys using the latest technology to aid in educating her patients on their oral health needs. 

         Lindsey is engaged to be married to her high school sweetheart,Adam,and is excited about planning her wedding. 

 THE CLINICAL ASSISTANTS

        ALYSSA ALMIEDA, CDA

          Alyssa joined our practice on October 6, 2008.  She is a Certified Dental Assistant with 7 years of clinical experience.  She also has 4 years of formal education in Dental Assisting.  Alyssa enjoys the dental field and has a very gentle chairside manner.  We are excited to have her in our office.

 

        LISA TURCO, CDA

         Lisa  joined our office in June of 2009.  She brings nearly twenty years of experience to the office.  She was trained in periodontics and worked chair-side surgically implanting dental prosthetics.  Lisa moved to general dentistry where her experience allows her to help with diagnostics, adjustments and preparation for advanced dental intervention.  This ability has allowed the doctor to efficiently oversee greater patient care.

         Lisa lives in North Smithfield with her husband Dan and their three children, Nicholas, Emily and Samuel.

 

    JESSICA ANDRADE

       Jessica