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!
Almana
Traveling Dental Assistant
Almana is an aspiring EDFA (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.
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.
Melissa
Assistant Chief Administrative Officer
Melissa was raised in the Northeast Kingdom, where she currently resides with her husband and two children. She graduated with her Associates in Dental Hygiene and went on to achieve a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences. Melissa spent over 15 years as a dental hygienist, then transitioned into office management & working as an HR Business Partner. With over 22 years in the dental field Melissa is excited to serve our community here at Bristol Park Dental.
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.
Galen
Dental Hygienist
Galen was originally born & raised at the Jersey Shore. After earning her associates degree in Dental Hygiene, she found herself drawn to New England, where she eventually made her home in Vermont. She then earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology & Nutrition. She enjoys spending her spare time hiking, kayaking and running with good friends. She is currently building a home in Monkton and is excited to build nearby to continue working at Bristol Park Dental.