The staff members are the true “allstars” at The Center for Advanced Dentistry. With well over one hundred years of collective experience they represent the best in their profession. Selected for their clinical and interpersonal skills, they train as a team to continually increase their depth and range. Their genuine respect and concern for one another creates a synergism and esprit de corps that results in superlative job performance.


 

 

Rose Kurek: Office Manager, Registered Dental Hygienist

Rose has received Associates Degrees from both the University of Bridgeport and Orange County Community College. She received her Certificate in Dental Hygiene in 1980 and is licensed to practice in New York and Connecticut. She is also certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.




 

Melanie Booth: Receptionist

Melanie graduated Highland High School with high honors in 1996 and has completed courses at Ulster County BOCES in Criminal Justice and Communications Technology. She was awarded a full scholarship to Krissler Technical & Business Institute in Poughkeepsie, NY. and graduated with a 4.0 GPA., receiving a degree in Accounting and General Business. Melanie is also CPR certified.




 

Teri L. Smith: Certified Dental Assistant, Clinical Operations Manager

Teri is a 1985 Graduate of Wallkill High School and attended SUNY Alfred for chemical technology. She has 16 years of experience in the dental field working in both general dentistry and in most specialties. She is certified in CPR and Dental Expanded Duties.




 

Christine Valentim: Registered Dental Hygienist

Christine received her Bachelors Degree in Biology from Farleigh Dickinson University and her Certificate in Dental Hygiene from The New Jersey University of Medicine and Dentistry. In addition to her 8 years as a dental hygienist, Christine has an additional 10 years of dental assisting experience in both general and specialty practices. She also worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 10 years and CPR instructor for 6 years. Christine is one of a small number practioners licensed in New York State in the administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia.





 

Debra Kilb: Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Anesthesia Assistant

Deb is a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and the BOCES Law Enforcement Program. She has been CPR Certified since 1994. She has been a dental assistant since 1994 with experience in general dentistry and all dental specialties. In 1998 Deb became a Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Anesthesia Assistant.




 

Nicole Alyssa Kurek

Nicole is a 6th grade honor student and works part-time at The Center for Advanced Dentistry. At various times she is the practice mascot, cheerleader and all around helper. But most of all she reminds us that there must always be humor and balance in our lives.

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