Jill - Hygiene Coordinator
Jill recently celebrated her 36th anniversary with Canton Valley Dental. Anyone who walks through our doors can expect a warm welcome from her. Over the years, Jill has held many roles within the practice, and she now leads our Hygiene Department as the Hygiene Coordinator.
If you’re lucky, you might even get the chance to meet her dog, Francesca, who helps out part-time in the back office!
Andrea - Business Office Manager
Andrea has been part of the Canton Valley Dental team since July 2008. She graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1998 with a degree in Psychology. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach with her husband and daughter, taking walks with her two dogs, and attending concerts.
Iwona - Front Desk Associate, RDH, DA
Iwona was born and raised in Poland. After completing two years of studying biotechnology at University of Wroclaw, in 1988 she moved to USA. She studied Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene at Tunxis Community College and graduated in 1998 with Associate’s Degree in Science. Since then, she worked as a full time dental hygienist for over 22 years. Most recently, Iwona joined Canton Valley Dental in November of 2022, where she is a dental office administrative assistant.
She resides in Burlington and values quality time with her husband and two sons. In free time, she enjoys spinning, cycling, yoga, gardening and reading.
Diara - Patient Care Coordinator
Diara, also known as “D,” strives to help patients receive the best care possible. Seeing patients smile and hearing their stories makes her day. Originally from New York (Let’s go Mets!), she moved to Connecticut in 2021 to be closer to family.
In her spare time, Diara enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and her two energetic dogs, Keiko and Goose.
Sage - Front Desk Supervisor
Sage graduated from Brandeis University with a degree in Creative Writing and English and has worked in medical administration for the past 10 years. She grew up in the Northwest corner of Connecticut and currently resides in Winsted with her husband, son and two cats.
In her free time she sells secondhand clothing and handmade items with her sister and loves to read, craft and watch scary movies.
Katie - Business Assistant
Kate helps out wherever she’s needed, from accounts receivable and billing to new hires and payroll. She is eager to learn and willing to support the team in any way.
When she’s not working, Kate enjoys spending time with her husband, Craig, and their children, Marley and Eli. She also loves paddle boarding and hiking with her dogs, Milo and Kona.
Allyanna - Treatment Coordinator
Allyanna has over four years of experience in the dental field and is new to the Connecticut area. She is the friendly guide who helps patients understand their treatment plans, payment options, and next steps. Allyanna is passionate about helping people feel confident in their choices and supported throughout their dental journey.
In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, spending time with her family, and going to the movies, especially when there’s a scary one playing.
Thomas- Front Desk Associate
Thomas brings over 15 years of customer service experience to the team. He enjoys spending time with his dog, Hector, and traveling to Disney three times a year.
Katherine - Treatment Coordinator
Katherine has been in dentistry for more than 20 years. She began her career as a dental assistant and worked her way through roles as an insurance coordinator, treatment coordinator, and office manager. She is currently the treatment coordinator for Canton Valley Dental.
Katherine has three wonderful daughters, two dogs, two cats, a hamster, and a boyfriend. She lives in Bristol and enjoys golfing, cooking, and spending time with her family.