Meet the Team
Our Warm and Friendly Dental Team
In order to provide the highest level of service, we have selected a team that is not only competent, but unusually warm and friendly. People like this are not easy to find. We are very fortunate to have built such a quality team. You’ll notice the difference on your first visit!
Kathy LaLond
Office Manager
Kathy has worked in the dental field for over 30 years in various roles. A compassionate and caring person, she is able to assist our patients with all their dental concerns and make them feel at ease. She enjoys walks with her husband, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. When you meet Kathy or speak with her over the phone, you instantly know she loves what she does and truly wants the best for our patients.
Stephanie Tarkanian
Front Office Specialist
Stephanie has over 20 years of experience in the dental field. Her personality mixes ambition and empathy, and she has acquired an extensive knowledge of dentistry and love for the profession. Her goal is for patients to feel welcome and comfortable and have a positive experience in the office. She enjoys spending time with family, visiting art museums, and making jewelry. She is also an avid photographer of local beach landscapes.
Linda Barkas, RDH
Hygienist
Linda has many years of experience in the dental field, starting out as a dental assistant before becoming a hygienist. She enjoys educating her patients and helping them improve their dental and overall health. When she’s not working, she prefers spending time outdoors with her family and friends and traveling with her husband.
Kate Connor, RDH
Hygienist
Kate is a graduate of the Bristol Community College Dental Hygiene program and has always had a passion for health care. She enjoys getting to know her patients and making them feel comfortable during their appointments. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, walking, and spending time with family and friends.
Karen “Stevie”
Stevens-MacNayr
Certified Dental Assistant
Stevie has been a certified dental assistant for over 25 years. She’s a real “people person” and loves to make our patients comfortable and happy while in the office. With a warm smile and thoughtful conversation, Stevie is able to melt away the stress and anxiety many people bring with them to the dental office. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family, especially at their house in Maine.
Jen Wiley
Certified Dental Assistant
Originally from the North Shore, Jen has been helping patients with their smiles for over 20 years. She loves nothing more than to make them laugh and feel at ease in the dental chair. She now resides on the South Shore with her husband and two children. In her free time, she enjoys camping, antiquing, and spending time with her family and friends.