Meet the Team at Ridgefield Dental Arts

Jennifer
Office Manager

Creating meaningful relationships with each patient and providing a warm and friendly environment is a passion that drives Jen. As our practice leader, with over 15 years of experience, she is a key factor in helping patients maintain optimal oral health. She has been a Ridgefield resident for 20 years, has been actively involved in the community and enjoys all that the town has to offer. When Jen is not helping our patients, she enjoys time spent with her husband and two sons, cooking, exercising and traveling.

Elena
Registered Dental Hygienist

Elena graduated from the Fones School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Bridgeport. Patients come to Ridgefield Dental Arts because they know they will receive the best care possible. Elena is a true believer that an individual’s oral health and overall health are linked. She is passionate about helping her patients better understand oral hygiene and providing the tools necessary to take charge of their oral health. Elena provides patient education to raise awareness about disease prevention and treatment. This philosophy and commitment to patient care is what drove her into the dental hygiene field. She enjoys meeting new people each day, listening to their needs, both as a person and as a patient. Every patient is given personalized care in a relaxed environment using the latest technology to ensure a comfortable and pleasant environment. A happy, satisfied and smiling patient is Elena’s greatest reward!

Andrea
Registered Dental Hygienist

Andrea has been in the dental industry for decades and has a true passion for helping patients stay healthy. Andrea strives to provide the highest quality care and education to all her patients. She has worked with the Dental ID Team at the World Trade Center dental investigations, taught at New York University’s David B Kriser college of dentistry for four years and works as a commercial real estate agent, CARR, specializing in finding office space for dentists and other healthcare professionals. Andrea is a proud mother of twin 17-year-old daughters, who will be going off to college in the fall, enjoys cooking and playing pickle ball.

Samantha
Certified Lead Dental Assistant

Samantha is our office certified lead dental assistant. She helps create a warm and comfortable environment for our patients. Samantha has been in the field for over five years and has a background in children’s dentistry. She is also cross trained in the administrative part of the practice. Samantha has extensive experience with 3D intraoral scanning, Invisalign, cosmetic and implant dentistry. She is proud to be part of a dynamic team of professionals and enjoys working in an environment that promotes continuous learning and innovations. Samantha has a fun, friendly personality and is a great asset to our team.

Stephani
Certified Dental Assistant

Stephani is one of our skilled dental assistants and will be at your side during your treatment to help you feel secure and comfortable. She graduated from Porter and Chester Institute and has over six years of experience in reconstructive cosmetic dentistry as well as all aspects of general dentistry. Outside the office she enjoys shopping and spending time with her family.