Anastasia
Anastasia is our dynamic office manager, bringing years of experience as a treatment coordinator in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. With her vibrant personality and beaming smile, she’s always ready to help families navigate their dental insurance benefits and coordinate appointments.
Anastasia has a passion for pop culture and anime, adding a fun and creative flair to her role. She oversees our team with care and efficiency, ensuring everything runs smoothly for both our patients and their parents. She is also the office DJ, so please feel free to make playlist suggestions!
Mary Joe
Mary Joe brings a wealth of experience to our team, with many years as a treatment coordinator, manager, and regional manager in the dental field. Also having experience in insurance and billing, feel free to ask her any dental insurance questions. If she doesn’t know the answer, she’ll love to find out for you.
Mary Joe is married and lives in Thomaston with her two young daughters. Having grown up in Brazil, she is fluent in Portuguese and brings a unique perspective to her role. Her experience and dedication make her a valuable asset to our practice and a great resource for our patients and their families.
Courtney
Courtney is a skilled dental hygienist with 20 years of experience, specializing in pediatric care. She enjoys helping children develop healthy dental habits in a fun and comfortable environment. Courtney is our outreach coordinator, and frequently visits local schools and daycares to share oral health tips with the children (please let us know if you’d like her to visit your child’s school!).
Courtney is married and lives in Waterbury. She loves spending time with her niece and nephew, and in her free time, she enjoys trips to Vermont and Cape Cod. Her friendly, caring nature and expertise make her an important member of our team.
Kimberly
Kimberly is a dedicated and experienced dental assistant with a passion for helping children feel comfortable and confident during their visits. She is a proud mom to two wonderful boys and lives in Newington. When she’s not working, Kimberly can be found cheering on her older son at hockey games, scouting out the newest local bakeries, or indulging in her love for holiday movies. Her warm, caring nature makes her a favorite with both patients and their families.
Having previously worked in adult dentistry and periodontics, Kimberly feels that she’s now found her “home” working with children at Pediatric Dental Center of Avon!
Susan
Susan has been a trusted dental assistant with Pediatric Dental Center of Avon since 2011, building lasting relationships with many of our patients and their families. With a background working in the school system, she has a remarkable ability to connect with young patients, helping them feel comfortable and at ease during their visits.
Susan is a proud mother to an adult daughter and lives in Colebrook with her husband. Susan’s nurturing personality and extensive experience make her an integral part of our team, ensuring every patient feels cared for and comfortable.
Veronica
Veronica is our energetic and fun-loving orthodontic assistant. She and Dr. Ali are a dynamic duo, having worked together for years. Originally from Venezuela, Veronica brings a unique and worldly perspective to the team. Her lively personality and sense of humor make her a favorite among our young patients, who always look forward to their orthodontic visits.
