Meet Our Pediatric Dentists & Team

Cindy was formerly a dental assistant in Hawaii for 3 years before receiving her dental hygiene degree from Hostos Community College in 2014. She recently moved to the Orange County area and joined our team in August 2018. She is a mom to two boys and enjoys working with children and teaching them the value of good oral hygiene.

Tish returns to our practice with over 18 years experience in pediatric/general dental hygiene. She graduated from Bergen Community College in 2003 with an Applied Science/Dental Hygiene degree. While in school, she earned various awards and scholarships and was president of her graduating class. Tish is an active member of the American Dental Hygiene Association and attends annual training and certification classes. She enjoys reading, cooking, hiking the Hudson Valley, kayaking, & traveling. Tish looks forward to bringing her warm, nurturing care to all the children who sit in her chair.

Janice graduated in 1997 from OCCC where she earned an award and a scholarship in Dental Hygiene. She went on to earn an advanced Dental Hygiene Degree from the Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida. Janice has remained an active member of the ADHA since graduation and has worked in both general and pediatric dentistry. As the mother of 4 boys, Janice has a special passion for working with children and can often be found going to the area preschools to teach children about dental health. Janice is truly happiest when she can reframe the way a child feels about dentistry and can then watch them leave feeling great about their smile.

Rachael joined our team in June 2016 after having worked in the Medical Pediatric field for many years. Rachael has a vast knowledge of patient account management, human resources and medical assisting. Rachael’s passion has always been working with children and you will often see her warm and caring smile there to greet you and your child as you arrive in our friendly office.

Cindy joined our team in February 2007. Her previous experience in finance as well as her customer service skills makes her an asset to our dental team. Her friendly voice and warm personality come through when speaking with her on the phone. Cindy will be happy to help you with scheduling your child’s appointment and with addressing any of your financial concerns.

Kiana joined our team in November 2023. With years of experience in the dental field, she ensures a friendly and efficient experience for our patients and their families. From scheduling appointments to addressing inquiries, Kiana is committed to making each visit seamless and enjoyable. In her free time she enjoys local hikes with her husband!

Sabrina completed her dental assisting degree in 2009 and joined our team in April 2017. She has extensive experience in both pediatric and adult dentistry but has found that her true passion is in working with children. As a mother, she understands the apprehension that a child may have when coming for a dental visit and she always strives to help children overcome their fears and to make them feel comfortable when visiting the dentist.

Cayla has been a dental assistant since 2016. She started off in general dentistry but quickly realized her true calling was working with children. Her goal as a pediatric dental assistant is to make the children feel comfortable and to make their visit a positive experience.

Ardita graduated from Dental Assisting School of Rockland in 2015 and has worked both in General and Pediatric Dentistry. She loves helping people achieve their dream smiles and helping teach children about their dental health. When not working she enjoys spending time with her son and husband.

Tiffany, an Austin, Texas native has worked in Pediatric Dentistry for 7 years and is passionate about making sure children feel comfortable.  She enjoys helping children realize that taking care of their heath and teeth can be fun.  In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors as much as possible.