Meet Our Dental Team Ridgefield

Team Days

At Ridgefield Perfect Smile Center, we value our dental team. We don’t believe it’s enough to just say “good job” or “well done” now and then. Instead, we set aside Team Days that are devoted to celebrating the hard work of our talented team. Happening twice each year, we host different events, some of which includes a spa day as well as an annual holiday party.

Jennifer, Office Manager / Registered 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, her husband, Andy, and their Havanese pups, Jax and Milo. She loves being outdoors, 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 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 before 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.

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 advancements. 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 Hygienists’ 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, Registered 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, Registered 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.

Danielle, 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 at 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 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.

Kayla, Registered Dental Hygienist

Kayla worked as a treatment coordinator and periodontal assistant for a few years before her grandmother was diagnosed with oral cancer. Her dental hygienist at the time had noticed a suspicious lesion on her tongue, which later turned out to be cancerous. Kayla’s admiration towards this dental hygienist for helping her grandmother prompted her to return to school and complete her dental hygiene degree at the University of Bridgeport. Today, she loves forming relationships with her patients and being able to help ease their anxiety in the treatment chair. Outside of work, she spends plenty of time with her husband Steve, their daughter Avery and son Will, and their pets – a dog named Sonny and a cat named Cocoa Bean. As for hobbies, she is a three-time marathon runner and also enjoys hiking, biking, doing yoga, weight training, and reading.

Lany, Dental Assistant

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Carolyn, Registered Dental Hygienist

Carolyn lives in Redding, Connecticut, but was born and raised in the Bronx. She moved to Connecticut in the early '90s after graduating with honors from Fairleigh Dickinson University's School of Dental Medicine in 1990, where she earned a degree in Dental Hygiene. Her experience in both periodontal and general practices has given her a broader scope of preventive care. Carolyn participates in continuing education courses to stay updated with the ever-evolving field of dentistry. She enjoys spending her days with her partner, Michael, their son Elijah, her daughters Victoria, Olivia, and Lindsay, and their large, lovable rescue dog, Kai.

Lindsay, Registered Dental Hygienist

Lindsay’s career in the dental field spans nearly two decades so far, and she always goes the extra mile to help our patients achieve optimal oral health while getting to know them on a personal level too. Originally from San Francisco, she studied at the NYU College of Dentistry, graduating with honors before training at OSAD University for sleep apnea awareness. She is currently a member of the ADHA. Away from work, Lindsay and her spouse have two children named Ellie and Alexander, as well as a dog named Lulu. She spends her free time running around as an enthusiastic youth sports mom, traveling, hiking, and adventuring in the outdoors!