THE AMAZING AND CARING TEAM AT THE NEWPORT LOCATION
Almana
Executive Dental Assistant
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.
Sarah
Dental Hygienist | In House Supervisor
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. Madison
Dental Assistant
Madison is a compassionate and dedicated dental assistant who loves helping people feel comfortable and cared for during their dental visits. She brings a positive attitude and strong commitment to patient care to the team each day. Outside of the office, she enjoys babysitting, hiking, climbing, swimming, and traveling whenever she gets the chance. Her adventurous spirit and caring personality help her connect easily with patients of all ages. Hayley
Patient Care Coordinator
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.
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.
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!
Chrissy
Dental Assistant
Chrissy grew up on the shoreline of Connecticut and moved to Vermont in 2011
She is a wife and mother of three children and many animals. She is a dental assistant who loves helping patients smile brighter every day. She takes pride in creating a calm and positive experience for everyone who visits our office. Whether it’s assisting during procedures, keeping instruments sanitized, or helping patients understand their treatment plans, she is passionate about making dental care accessible, comfortable, and stress-free.
Lexi
Dental Assistant | Lab Technician
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