Office Manager
Rebecca Patterson
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite children’s movie: The wizard of Oz
Favorite singalong disney song: You’re welcome – Moana
Favorite game to play: Crazy 8’s
Go-To summer activity: Boating
Go-To winter activity: Snow shoeing
Do you have any skills or talent that most people don’t know about? I love to sing.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be: To heal
What are you most passionate about professionally? Making sure everyone who walks through the doors has a great experience.
What excites you the most about your work? Listening to the children get more and more brave at every visit.
What else should our patients know about you? I am married and have 2 beautiful sons. I have been at Great Beginnings since we opened the doors.
Treatment Plan Coordinator
Juli Prentice-Iles
Favorite color: Orange
Favorite children’s movie: The Little Mermaid
Favorite singalong disney song: You’ll be in my heart – Tarzan. I sang this to my daughter when she was a baby.
Favorite game to play: Sequence! I am very competitive.
Go-To summer activity: Mountain biking with my family.
Go-To winter activity: Skiing and ice fishing.
Do you have any skills or talent that most people don’t know about? I was a collegiate soccer player.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be: Invisibility.
What are you most passionate about professionally? Giving kids a great experience at the dentist that they want to come back. I love seeing how happy they get when they get their presents.
What excites you the most about your work? Seeing changes in kids teeth. We are doing a lot of ortho in our office.
What else should our patients know about you? I have 2 beautiful daughters and I run marathons / love running.
Dental Hygienist
Natalie Tucker
Favorite color: Pink
Favorite children’s movie: Tangled
Favorite singalong disney song: Part of your world from the little Mermaid
Favorite game to play: Clue
Go-To summer activity: Going to concerts
Go-To winter activity: Leaving NY and going somewhere warm.
Do you have any skills or talent that most people don’t know about? Dancing
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be: Teleportation because I like to travel!
What are you most passionate about professionally? Making children feel safe and comfortable at the dentist.
What excites you the most about your work? Getting to see my patients everyday.
What else should our patients know about you? I have weiner dog named Walter.
Dental Hygienist
Brandy Graves
Favorite color: Yellow
Favorite children’s movie: Corpse Bride or Coraline
Favorite singalong disney song: Lilo & Stitch
Favorite game to play: Clue
Go-To summer activity: Wakeboarding and beaching
Go-To winter activity: Snowboarding
Do you have any skills or talent that most people don’t know about? I know sign language and a little Italian.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be: Teleporting
What are you most passionate about professionally? Creating a safe and fun environment at the dentist.
What excites you the most about your work? When a kid tells me they are no longer afraid of the dentist.
What else should our patients know about you? I love to bake.
Dental Assistant
Morgan Patnode
Favorite color: Green
Favorite children’s movie: Sing 2
Favorite singalong disney song: Moana soundtrack
Favorite game to play: Hungry hungry hippo
Go-To summer activity: Go to the beach
Go-To winter activity: Sledding
Do you have any skills or talent that most people don’t know about? Cooking
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be: Invisibility
What are you most passionate about professionally? Making a difference in oral health.
What excites you the most about your work? Seeing so many smiling faces.
What else should our patients know about you? I love Racoons.
Dental Assistant
Justine Malbouf
Favorite color: Sage green
Favorite children’s movie: Tangled
Favorite singalong disney song: Part of your world
Favorite game to play: Skip-Bo
Go-To summer activity: Camping with family and kayaking.
Go-To winter activity: Movie nights with my daughter.
Do you have any skills or talent that most people don’t know about? I love to organize parties, as well as decorate.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be: Time travel
What are you most passionate about professionally? Professionally, I am passionate about putting my best foot forward and providing the best care to each and every one of our patients.
What excites you the most about your work? Providing a happy and safe space for children.
What else should our patients know about you? I am a mom to a spunky little girl who pushes me to be the best version of myself.
Dental Assistant
Samantha Atler
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite children’s movie: The little Mermaid or Nightmare before Christmas.
Favorite singalong disney song: What’s this
Favorite game to play: Life
Go-To summer activity: Hiking
Go-To winter activity: Staying in my warm bed.
Do you have any skills or talent that most people don’t know about? I love woodworking.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be: Flying
What are you most passionate about professionally? Learning new techniques.
What excites you the most about your work? Seeing the excitement on kids faces when they do something for the first time.
Dental Assistant
Emily Beardmore
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite children’s movie: Matlida
Favorite singalong disney song: Encanto- surface pressure
Favorite game to play: Rummy
Go-To summer activity: Hikes and beach
Go-To winter activity: Movies on the couch with a nice warm blanket.
Do you have any skills or talent that most people don’t know about? I love to bake.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be: Time travel
What are you most passionate about professionally? Makes sure I always do my best at my job.
What excites you the most about your work? Makes sure my patients are comfortable.
What else should our patients know about you? Have a saltwater fish tank.
Receptionist
Ashley Salisbury
Favorite color: Green
Favorite children’s movie: The Troll in Central Park
Favorite singalong disney song: Colors of the wind (Pocahontas)
Favorite game to play: Uno attack
Go-To summer activity: Fishing with my family
Go-To winter activity: Building a snowman
Do you have any skills or talent that most people don’t know about? I help to build derby cars, I’ve also been in one and made it to the top 4.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be: To fly, I’ve always thought it would be cool to fly anywhere I wanted, wherever I wanted.
What are you most passionate about professionally? I am passionate about making everyone’s experience great from the children to the patients. I love watching them leave satisfied with every aspect of their visit.
What excites you the most about your work? I love seeing the kids enjoy the office. I believe the office and staff truly make the experience. In most offices children rarely want to come back, here they don’t want to leave.
What else should our patients know about you? I have 3 amazing children and I’ve been in the field for over a decade.
Receptionist
Madison O’Dett
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite children’s movie: The Little Mermaid
Favorite singalong disney song: “Under the sea” and “kiss the girl” by the little Mermaid
Favorite game to play: Skip-Bo and Uno attack
Go-To summer activity: Swimming, sunbathing and having bonfires.
Go-To winter activity: Watching old Christmas movies and drinking hot cocoa.
Do you have any skills or talent that most people don’t know about? My skills and or talent would be having the ability to have patience and staying calm when working with children and people with disabilities.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be: To have the ability to heal any disease.
What are you most passionate about professionally? I am most passionate about the opportunity to learn new things no matter the job that is presented and to be able to use those skills in future situations.
What excites you the most about your work? The idea of helping children associate the dentist with a good memory and learn to like the dentist instead of fear it.
What else should our patients know about you? I live with my boyfriend and we like to go fishing and for long car rides.
Insurance Specialist
Kathy Blend
Favorite color: Red
Favorite children’s movie: Cinderella
Favorite singalong Disney song: The Bare Necessities from the Jungle Book
Favorite game to play: Apples to apples
Go-To summer activity: Swimming
Go-To winter activity: Stay inside watching movies.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be: Telepathy
What are you most passionate about professionally? Solving problems.
What excites you the most about your work? Challenging myself.
What else should our patients know about you? I love to read and watch movies, spending time outdoors when it gets warm.
Amber Rouse
Favorite color: Grey
Favorite children’s movie: Cars
Favorite singalong Disney song: Hakuna Matata
Favorite game to play: Yahtzee
Go-To summer activity: Camping
Go-To winter activity: Staying inside with the fireplace lit!
Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about? : I am very good at writing and literature, I took 4 semesters of college English in high school.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be: The power to communicate with animals.
What are you most passionate about professionally? Continuing education, I love learning new skills to improve the office.
What excites you the most about your work? I love seeing patients excited to come to the dentist.
What else should our patients know about you? I have a fur baby named Merle at home he is a labradoodle.
Michaela Rounds
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite children’s movie: Lilo & Stich
Favorite singalong Disney song: The Little Mermaid
Favorite game to play: Skip-Bo
Go-To summer activity: Cookouts & Bonfires
Go-To winter activity: Watching Christmas Movies
Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about? : I have a contagious smile.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be: Telekinesis
What are you most passionate about professionally? Professionally I am passionate about giving 110% each and everyday, in addition to ensuring I am the best version of myself I can be, for myself and patients!
What excites you the most about your work? Seeing the excitement on every child’s face when they walk into the office. This office is truly one of a kind!
What else should our patients know about you? I have a wonderful boyfriend, two awesome dogs and unique cat.
