Meet Our Staff
Galleria Family Dental Office Manager Marytherese B.
32 years experience in the dental field
My Position: Office Manager
My favorite aspect of my job: I love to offer patients a smiling face and utilize all my years of experience by offering a caring, friendly approach to accounting and insurance questions. I believe patients come first and that will always be my priority.
Background: Over the past 32 years I have done everything from chairside assisting to a receptionist. All this experience has prepared me to tackle just about any problem I will encounter as an office manager.
My Hobbies: I love camping, boating, 4-wheeling, motorcycling and enjoy family and friends.
My Family: I have three children ranging in age from 21 to 29.
Galleria Family Dental Office Receptionist
Audrey J.
My Position: Receptionist (Don’t be surprised if you see me dental assisting also!).
My Favorite Aspect of my job: I am excited to be back into the dental field after taking some time off to start a family. I am looking forward to helping patients manage their dental needs.
My education information: I started my career in dentistry in 2010, where I worked as an office assistant, while also training as a dental assistant.
My Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my family, boating, traveling, and if time permits, reading a good book.
My Family: My husband and I have two children, a boy and a girl.
Galleria Family Dental Office Assistant Kristen L.
My position: Dental Assistant
My favorite aspect of my job: I enjoy working with patients and making them feel comfortable while in the chair. I am compassionate, understanding and enjoy working as a team player with my co-workers.
Background: I have been a dental assistant for twenty years.
My Hobbies: Away from the office I like to bake, cook and go shopping.
My Family: I have been married for nineteen years and have a son and daughter that mean the world to me.
Galleria Family Dental Office Assistant Rita F.
My position: Dental Assistant
My favorite aspect of my job: Meeting people and reconnecting with patients and their families. I also enjoy the variety of work!
Background: I have been a dental assistant for fourteen years.
My Hobbies: Biking, walking, gardening, reading, Netflix series, restoring antique furniture, trying new wines, and food!
My Family: I have three children, a wonderful son-in-law, two grandsons age 3 and 6 months, three sisters, one brother, and a big Italian family!
Galleria Family Dental Office Assistant Lori H.
My Position: Hygiene Assistant
My Favorite Aspect of my Job: We are very fortunate to work with a staff that I consider family. I also enjoy the relationships that I have established with our wonderful patients.
Background: I have been working in dentistry since 1978.
My Hobbies: I enjoy bowling, Bocce Ball, shopping, and spending time with my family; especially my grandchildren.
My Family: I am married to my husband, Steve, have 3 grown sons, 2 daughter in-laws and 5 grandchildren.
Galleria Family Dental Office Assistant Alana E.
My Position: Dental Assistant
Background: I have been working here since 2020 and enjoy working with patients and meeting new people.
My Hobbies: I enjoy anything that allows me to be outdoors, from hiking, running or swimming, I love it all!
Galleria Family Dental Office Hygienist Lindsay
My position: Registered Dental Hygienist
My favorite aspect of my job: I love keeping patients smiles beautiful and building relationships and friendships with my patients.
Background: I did dental assisting while attending hygiene school and graduated from MATC in 2013 with my dental hygiene degree.
My Hobbies: I enjoy relaxing on a beach in summer, downhill skiing in winter, and spending time with my family and friends.
My Family: I have a husband, Peter, of 10 years, and we have 3 beautiful children. My daughter Natalie is 5, son Jacob is 3, and Connor is 6 months.
Galleria Family Dental Office Hygienist Cheryl
My position: Registered Dental Hygienist
My favorite aspect of my job: I truly enjoy meeting people “where they are” in their dental care journey. I celebrate all victories-even the smallest-as a patient improves their oral health.
Background: As a 12-year-old in braces, I was excited for every visit at the orthodontist. This lead me to attend MATC for dental assisting, and then dental hygiene. I have worked in general dentistry for thirty-eight years.
My Hobbies: Whenever possible, I enjoy working on “projects”. I’ve started knitting, sewing, jewelry design and fabrication, and stained glass. I no longer have dogs of my own, but I care for dogs at my home when their families are on vacation. At my house, the pups are on vacation, too!
My Family: I am single, and do not have children. My niece is the recipient of my uncontrollable “spoiling!” My siblings and many cousins live nearby, which allows frequent get-togethers!