Meet the Dental Team

Ridgefield Perfect Smile Center and our entire dental team believe that every patient should be treated with exceptional care and respect. We regularly attend continuing education courses so that we can provide you with the latest dental advances appropriate for your situation. Our team is comprised of compassionate, skilled and friendly professionals who will walk you through each step of your visit. We enjoy getting to know our patients and are happy to call many of them our friends.

Business Office

Jennifer
Office Manager / Dental Hygienist

As our office manager, Jennifer ensures that all aspects of your visit meet (and exceed!) your expectations. She has over 35 years of experience working in the dental field, and she loves getting to know each of our patients while making sure they understand all of their treatment options. Her career includes an Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene with a certification in nitrous sedation and local anesthesia. Jennifer has completed many continuing education programs with Dr. Jones and our wonderful hygiene team to provide patients with the highest quality of technology and care. When not working to brighten your smile, Jennifer spends her free time with her three children, Julia, Andrew, and Eliana, husband Andy, and their Havanese pups, Jax and Milo. She is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying boating, snow skiing, and travel.

Cindy
Insurance Coordinator

Cindy is a friendly face that will greet you when you visit our Ridgefield, CT dental office. With close to two decades of experience in the field of dentistry, she will ensure that all of your dental needs are met and that your office experience is as pleasant as possible. Her favorite part of her job is interacting with patients while helping them navigate their insurance coverage. She studied at Parsons School of Design, gained experience through in-office training, and became certified in Dentrix and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Away from the office, Cindy and her husband, Michael, live in Redding, CT, and have two sons, Matthew and Brian. In her off time, she enjoys gardening, hiking, walking her dog, reading, listening to music, and skiing with her family. One interesting fact about her: she used to work in interior design and spent a few years as a decorative painter.

Debbie
Front Desk Administration

Debbie joined our office in May of 2008 as a Dental Assistant before eventually assuming her current position. She graduated from Westchester Business Institute in White Plains, NY, and prior to being in dentistry, she worked for Reader's Digest for nine years as an Administrative Assistant. A friendly face that greets every patient with a smile, she loves welcoming new people into our office as well as catching up with returning ones. Outside of work, Debbie dedicates most of her time to her two children, Sean and Ashley, her partner Jimmy, and their puppy, Chase. She enjoys being outdoors and reading.

Dorrie
Front Desk

Dorrie says that she loves getting to work with such a wonderful team that puts our patients’ health and satisfaction first at every opportunity. Originally from Ridgefield, she and her husband, Ray, have four children as well as two adorable grandchildren. Her favorite thing to do is be with family, and she also likes visiting the beach, gardening, and cooking plant-based meals.

Dental Hygienists

MaryLou
Registered Dental Hygienist

MaryLou provides you with many years of experience as a Dental Hygienist. In fact, she’s been in the dental field for over 40 years now! She continues to enjoy her role as a patient educator and clinician while keeping up with the latest dental advances. Marylou’s extensive training includes a degree in Dental Hygiene from Middlesex College in New Jersey. She received her degree in Dental Anesthesia from the Fones School of Dental Hygiene in Bridgeport, CT. As a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) she continues her education every year. She’s also a mother of two grown daughters, Marlee and Callie, and enjoys spending her free time doing yoga, attending Pure Barre classes, and going to music festivals.

Ashley
Registered Dental Hygienist

Ashley graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Bridgeport in 2009. She immediately completed her board exams and became a certified member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, and she also received her certification in local anesthesia. She has volunteered her time in Roatan, Honduras to bring both oral hygiene instruction and much-needed care to a third-world country. Ashley spends her free time with her husband, their two boys, and her German Shepard named Kaladin. She enjoys going on hikes, reading, playing hockey, boating on Candlewood Lake, fishing, and golfing with her boys on the weekends.

Jennifer
Dental Hygienist

Jennifer is a 1996 graduate of the University of New Haven School of Dental Hygiene and began her career in orthodontics as an assistant in 1991. A graduate of The Hornbrook Group Team Program and member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, Jennifer is thrilled to be surrounded by such amazing people every day, referring to both our patients and her fellow team members! When she is not working, Jennifer is with her husband, Sean, and their three children, Liam, Sarah, and Jack. She likes to travel as well as spend time at the shore kayaking and biking with her family.

Maureen
Dental Hygienist

Maureen joined our practice in 2012 and is a third-generation Dental Hygienist who wants to educate and provide excellent oral care to every patient just like her mother and grandmother before her. She graduated from the Tunxis School of Dental Hygiene with a Bachelor of Science. Raised in North Haven, CT, Maureen now resides in Danbury with her husband, Tim, who is a Residential Loan Officer at Union Savings Bank. Together, they have twins named Aidan and Riley, who will be attending Immaculate High School beginning in the Fall of 2024. The two of them keep her and her husband busy with their sports and extracurricular activities.

Dental Assistants

Danielle
Registered Dental Assistant

Danielle is one of our skilled dental assistants and will be at your side during your treatment to help you feel secure and comfortable. She graduated from St. Petersburg Community College in Florida and Western Connecticut State University. Danielle has also completed courses at the Pinnacle of Advanced Learning Levin Group, including sleep apnea, and has been a dental assistant for nearly three decades. When not at the office, Danielle enjoys shopping, being with her children, and attending her son’s sporting events.

Karolina
Dental Assistant

Karolina received her dental assistant education in the Valley Institute. She has such a passion for dentistry that her loved ones call her their favorite tooth fairy. This is Karolina’s first experience in the field and to say she loves the Ridgefield Perfect Smile Center and her job would be an understatement. She always goes above and beyond to make sure the patient leaves with a positive experience. She is always willing to learn, grow, and adapt. When she is not working, she dedicates her time to her daughter, family, friends, and dog.

Melanny
Dental Assistant

As one of our newest members, Melanny has spent most of her time gaining experience in the world of dentistry in Costa Rica before moving to the States. She studied at the University of Costa Rica to earn her degree in dental assisting, and she’s worked with a general dentist as well as an implant surgeon. For her, one of the greatest things about her job is being able to connect with people and make them feel comfortable while undergoing dental care. Seeing patients smile with confidence and good oral health is the best part of her day. She keeps in touch with her supportive family often and she lives happily with her husband. In her free time, she enjoys reading, trying new recipes, and hanging out with friends. She also loves animals, especially dogs!

Kiara
Dental Assistant

Kiara is originally from Danbury, CT, and has been in the world of dentistry for close to a decade. She loves helping patients feel comfortable and confident when visiting the dentist while assisting in various procedures to treat pearly whites. She graduated from Naugatuck Valley Community College with her certification in dental assisting and loves every minute of it. At home, Kiara is a mother of two beautiful girls and spends much of her time with them.