CLAUDIA, LEAD DA

Claudia graduated from University Federal Fluminense in RJ, Brazil and was an Endodontist for 10 years in Rio, Brazil. Claudia and her family moved here and became U.S. citizens in 2010. She enjoys spending time with her husband, twin boys and dog named Zeus. Claudia is also bilingual in Portuguese and English.

Veronica, DA

Veronica started her dental career path in 2021 and has been working as a dental assistant for Pediatrics Dental Associates since. She previously spent her time working in Horticulture where she met her husband. In her free time she enjoys gardening, cooking, and DIY projects. 

MELINDA, RDA

Melinda graduated from The New York School for Medical & Dental Assistants as the Valedictorian of the class in 2008, not long after she moved to the US with her husband and toddler. She is Infection Control and Radiology Certified. 

Melinda joined the practice in 2021 after moving to CT from NYC where she has worked in endodontics for 13 years. She also gained experience as an orthodontic assistant She worked with children before as a kindergarten teacher back in her old country. 

Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her two daughters, playing board games and rummy tiles, baking traditional Hungarian pastries, and doing arts and crafts. She also likes to spend time with her family’s terrier mix Lilly and kitten Luna. Melinda is bilingual in English and Hungarian. 

MARGUERITE, OFFICE MANAGER

LORI, INSURANCE/BILLING/FRONT DESK

Lori has been a part of our team since 2004, and has worked in the dental field since 2001, so needless to say she is very familiar with dentistry. Lori enjoys gardening, DIY projects and spending time with her husband, 3 daughters and grandchildren.