Lisa McNamara
Office Liaison, Administrative Team Leader
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
“What I love about dentistry is the relationships that I have formed and watching their transformations while they are achieving dental health.”
Favorite Five
Band: Fleetwood Mac, Book: Charlotte’s Web, TV Show: The Office, Movie: Dirty Dancing, Dessert: Chocolate Ice Cream
Karen Hazz
Surgical Assistant, Clinical Team Leader
Hometown: Smithtown, NY
“I love dentistry because I enjoy the diverse range of responsibilites, the ability to help others become healthy, and always learning something new.”
Favorite Five:
Food: Spanish/Latin, Dessert: Crème Brulee, Restaurant: Chef’s Palette, Music: Dance, TV Show: Friends reruns
April Buompane
Dental Hygienist
Hometown: Wabash, IN
“I love dentistry because I can educate my patients on how to make changes to improve their health.”
Favorite Five:
Book: The China Study, Food: Sushi Rolls, Restaurant: JuJu, Dessert: Dark Chocolate, Movie: While You Were Sleeping
Lisa Waters
Dental Hygienist
Hometown: Cary, NC
“What I like most about dentistry is the relationship I have with my patients and being able to educate and help them with their oral health.”
Favorite Five:
Dessert: Anything chocolate, TV Show: This is Us, Music/Band: Country, Luke Bryan, Movie: The Blind Side, College Sports Team: UNC
Janet Tersy
Financial Coordinator
Hometown: Rockland County, NY
“What I love most about dentistry: Our patients! I truly enjoy greeting our patients every day and making sure everyone is happy and comfortable.”
Favorite Five:
Dessert: Cannoli, Food: Mediterranean, Restaurant: Vivace, Book: Historical Fiction, Movie: The Blind Side
Sherie Gonzalez Saavedra
Insurance and Schedule Coordinator
Hometown: Mineola, NY
“What I love about dentistry: I love the day to day interactions with patients, making them feel comfortable and at ease.”
Favorite Five:
Food: Chicken Marsala, Dessert: Tiramisu, TV Show: Game of Thrones, Music/Band: Maroon 5, Movie: Fried Green Tomatoes
Caitlin Flynn
Surgical Assistant
Hometown: FL
“I love dentistry because I love the interaction with patients, learning about them, and helping to make the dental experience as comfortable as I can.”
Favorite Five:
TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy, Movie: The Notebook, Pro Sports Teams: Atlanta Braves and Dallas Cowboys, Restaurant: Sushi Iwa, Dessert: Cheesecake
Jessica Autry
Surgical Assistant
Hometown: Autryville, NC
“I love dentistry because I love being a part of a patient’s transformation. Helping people is the best part of my job.”
Favorite Five:
Book: The Giving Tree, Music/Band: Wild Stallyns, Movie: Steel Magnolias, Pro Sports Team: Philadelphia Eagles “Go Birds”, Athlete: Robert Boucher Jr.