THE AMAZING AND CARING TEAM AT BRISTOL PARK DENTAL
Patty
Chief Administrative Officer
Patty grew up in Plattsburgh NY. She Attended Champlain College receiving an AS degree in dental assisting in 1980. She then married and made her life in Vermont. She found a lifetime career home with associates in-comprehensive dental care. Family is everything to Patty especially being a grandma. Her grandson and granddaughter are the world to her. She especially enjoys developmental moments that parents miss out. Patty enjoys the mountains and lake Champlain.
Jill
Dental Hygienist/ EFDA
Jill was born and raised in southern Vermont. She lives just a hop, skip and a jump away right here in Bristol Village. She is a graduate of the University of Vermont where she earned her degree in dental hygiene as well as a B. S. in biological science. She has been practicing dental hygiene for over 20 years and has been a certified expanded functions dental assistant for 17 years. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and patient care. Her gentle touch and chairside manner helps patients feel more relaxed and comfortable during their visit.
Outside the office she loves spending time with her husband Gary (Bristol native) and her two children Griffin and Ava. She enjoys playing soccer, and loves snowboarding, hiking, biking, wake surfing, surfing and anything else one could think of that involves physical activity and outdoor adventure!
Jocelyn
Office Manager
Jocelyn was born and raised in Vermont. She holds a BFA degree in graphic design and digital media from Champlain College. She has a wide variety of job experience and excellent customer service skills. She is excited to apply these skills here at BPD and help our patients coordinate their dental needs.
Outside of work, Jocelyn is a dog mom who loves to spend time outdoors with friends and family. She also enjoys her artistic side through crafts, like wood burning.
Miranda
Dental Assistant
Born and raised in Addison County, Miranda is new to the dental field, having worked for several years in the optometry field as a paraoptometric technician, most recently obtaining certification as a phlebotomist. She joined Bristol Park Dental in 2023, and is excited to continue her journey in customer service by helping patients! She lives in Middlebury with her husband and three children. Miranda likes to spend the remainder of her free time with her pets – a dog named Wizard and a cat named Jester. She is also a hobbyist photographer, who enjoys traveling.
Lea
Dental Assistant
Lea was born in Vermont and she graduated from Vergennes Union High School and the Center for Technology Essex dental assistant program in 2024. She plans to continue her education and become an EFDA (expanded functions dental assistant). Lea has a strong passion for helping people and believes dentistry is the perfect occupation for that. Outside of the office Lea enjoys spending time with her horses and they compete in the barrel racing events all over the country.
Alana
Intern
Alana is a third-year Dental Hygiene student at Vermont State University – Williston. She is excited to intern at Bristol Park Dental to get more acquainted with the flow of the dental office and patient care before graduating! She is dedicated to helping patients feel at ease in the dental chair and strives to create a positive experience for everyone. Originally from Fair Haven, Alana recently relocated to Middlebury. In her free time, she enjoys reading, snowboarding, and yoga/pilates.
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.
