MEET THE TEAM – NEWPORT LOCATION

THE AMAZING AND CARING TEAM AT THE NEWPORT LOCATION

Jenna

Chief Clinical Officer

Jenna is a native Vermonter, currently residing in Newport Center with her husband Nick & their twin daughters, Hadley & Reese. She graduated from Vermont Technical College with her associates in dental hygiene. Jenna has worked with in our community as an 802 smiles provider for several years, bringing oral education and access to dental care to students across Orleans County. In her free time Jenna enjoys camping, baking, and home DIY projects.

Almana

Executive Dental Assistant

Almana
Almana is an aspiring EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant). She graduated from the dental assistant program at the center of technology of Essex in 2013 and has been practicing ever since. Almana loves working in the dental field because she enjoys being a part of helping patients achieve their oral health goals. Outside of dentistry, Almana spends most of her time enjoying the outdoors.

Kasey

Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement

Kasey grew up in South Burlington and graduated from SBHS. She then moved to Sarasota, Florida where she resided for 26 years raising her two sons, Ian and Luke. Kasey recently moved back to Vermont to be closer to family and she is so happy to be back home. Outside of work, Kasey loves to take her three ‘Fur Babes’, Finn, Cade and Rosie for long walks, spending time at the lake and just breathing in the wonderful Vermont fresh air.

Sarah

Dental Hygienist

Sarah is a graduate of Vermont Technical College, where she received an associates in Dental Hygiene. Sarah previously worked as a pediatric hygienist for about two years of her career, but is loving seeing patient of all ages. She is very passionate about her career and the community she is providing for. On her days off, Sarah enjoys time with her two daughters, Demi and Chloe, and her husband, Chris. They love to bike, snowmobile, and spend time in the outdoors. 

Amanda

Dental Hygienist

Life long NEK resident, Amanda, began her dental hygiene career in 1991 after graduating from Westbrook College in Portland Maine. She decided at the young age of 5 that dental hygiene was her calling and has never looked back. Amanda and her husband, Jeff, have 2 grown children and 4 grandchildren. Amanda enjoys motorcycle riding, traveling with her husband and spending time with her grandchildren.

Hayley

Dental Assistant

Born and raised in the NEK, Hayley enjoys being outside snowshoeing, sugaring with family, and taking her two best boys Rangeley & Peyton out for walks. She has worked in the dental field for 6 years now and enjoys delivering the best care she can to our patients here at Bristol Park Dental. 

Jada

Dental Assistant

Jada is from North Troy, Vermont where she has lived her whole life. She became a dental assistant in September of 2024 and is excited to assist patients at Bristol Park Dental. Outside of work, she enjoys bringing her two dogs, Remi and Raven, for walks, being outside, and spending time with her friends and family.

Heather

Office Manager

Heather was born and raised in the Northeast Kingdom, in Newport Center. She has been in the dental field for 10 years now and enjoys helping and providing dental care for the community. Outside of work, Heather loves spending time with her son, Karson, enjoying the outdoors, going on adventures, and spending time with her pig, Ozzy, and her fur children, Roscoe and Lucy!

Bria

Dental Hygienist

Bria was born and raised in Vermont and is a 2025 graduate of NHTI, where she earned her Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene. She developed a strong passion for oral health from a young age and is dedicated to helping patients feel confident in their smiles. Bria is committed to providing personalized care and strives to create a comfortable, positive experience for every patient she sees. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family, striving to be the best Auntie to her niece and nephew.

Schushona

Insurance Specialist

Schushona is a seasoned dental professional with nearly two decades of experience. Her extensive background encompasses dental assisting, office management, treatment coordination, and insurance claims, providing comprehensive knowledge of dental operations. A native of Chittenden County, Schushona launched her dental career locally after graduating from the Dental Assisting Program in 2007 and the Health Information Management Program in 2009. Currently residing in Newport Center, Schushona prioritizes family time with her husband and three children. Outside of work, she enjoys outdoor adventures, caring for her animals, traveling for cheerleading with her daughter and traveling for wrestling for her son.

Abby

Accounts Payable

Abby is a dedicated and a result-driven professional with a passion for continuous learning and growth. She started at Bristol Park Dental as a patient care coordinator but has recently become our accounts payable department and is excited to bring her strengths to this new department with a strong focus on problem solving and collaboration. In her free time you can catch her enjoying the outdoors with her dog and gardening.

Mycah

Dental Hygienist

Mycah was born and raised in central Maine, where she attended hygiene school. She moved to the Northeast Kingdom in the summer of 2012, where she now resides with her partner and two kids. Mycah strives to make meaningful connections with her patients and make them feel comfortable in the dental setting. Outside of work you can find her doing anything outside with her kiddos to connect with nature, like hiking, biking, digging in the dirt, snowboarding, and being on the water. 

Ernest

Engineer

Ernest is a recent grad from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Technology, where he earned his degree in biomedical engineering. He’s always had a drive to help people, and plans to use biomedical engineering to achieve his goal. Through improving the interfaces between medical devices and humans, he aspires to preventatively save lives as a biomedical engineer . He has a lot of relevant experience in biological labs and diagnostic imaging with a bioimaging specialization . He’s conducted surgeries at Albany Med, and conducted and proposed cancer research. However, he genuinely says his experience with BPD has provided fulfilling work with a dedicated staff that he hasn’t found elsewhere. He looks forward to making a positive difference at his childhood dentistry office of Bristol Park Dental!

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(802) 453-7700

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Location

(802) 655-4614

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Location
(802) 334-6965

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Location

(802) 878-1170