THE AMAZING AND CARING TEAM AT THE COLCHESTER LOCATION
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.
Susan
Patient Care Coordinator
Susan has lived in Vermont almost her whole life. She has a wonderful family – a husband and three children, along with special grandchildren and even a great grandchild! She has worked for over 23 years at the Colchester office and has met many amazing people along the way! In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, shopping, playing cards and games, and spoiling the ones she loves most!
Michelle
Office Manager
Michelle is a native to Vermont. She was raised in Burlington Vermont and raised her two sons in Colchester Vermont. She has worked in the medical field for most of her adult life. ACDC has been her passion for the last 14 years. She loves helping patients, guiding them through their insurance Questions and helping them best utilize their plans. When not spending time with her children and their partners you can find her hiking with her husband and two dogs. The ocean in Maine is a summer must. She loves sitting on the beach watching sunsets and spending time with family and friends. She enjoys cooking and Gardening.
Michelle
Dental Hygienist
Michelle is a native Vermonter who grew up in South Burlington. She graduated from UVM and received a degree in Dental Hygiene. She has been practicing in Vermont for over 33 years. Michelle enjoys developing long lasting relationships with her patients, focusing on patient oral hygiene education “to work as a team” to encourage better oral hygiene and overall dental health. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband; hiking, snowshoeing, relaxing at the beach, going to concerts and spending time with family and friends.
Olivia
Dental Assistant
Olivia is a born and raised 13th generation Vermonter. As a child, she always dreamed of becoming a horse barn owner and trainer. But she was later convinced she has the vibrant personality perfect for dental assisting. Olivia decided to go for it and graduated from The Center for Technology Essex DA program in 2018. Olivia works hard to give her undivided attention to all her patients with her kind, fun personality and smile! Outside of work you can find her working in the barn taking care of her horses, chickens, and cats, or playing fetch with her dog, Duke. Most importantly, she loves spending time with her husband James and children Owen, Austin and Colton. Olivia is always up for adventure, like boating with friends, horseback riding and working local horse shows, fishing, or simply taking long car rides around the state!
Paula
Dental Hygienist
Paula is a 1997 graduate of the University of Vermont dental hygiene program. With over 24 years of hygiene experience, she is passionate about her work, her patients and providing the highest quality of care. Paula has two sons, Kyle and Wyatt, and an Irish Setter named Dugan. Paula has a deep love of all animals and has over 10 years of experience as a veterinary surgical nurse prior to obtaining her hygiene degree. When she is not working, Paula enjoys the great outdoors. Fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking and travelling to the seacoast for fresh seafood are just a few of her favorite things to do.
Cassidy
Dental Assistant
Cassidy has lived in Vermont for her whole life. She has been working as a dental assistant for the past 5 years, working to further her knowledge in dental care, and is currently attending VTC to become a Dental Hygienist. When she’s not studying, Cassidy is traveling around the East Coast and Canada competing in barrel racing competitions with her four horses, accumulating numerous national titles to show for it. With the free time she has left, she also started her own small business selling her artwork and enjoys spending time outdoors while hunting and fishing.
