Karen
Office Manager
Karen has been in the dental field since 1985. She started as a dental assistant and transitioned into her role as an office manager in 1990. She works with our team at First State Dental to help ensure all of our patients receive the highest level of customer service when it comes to insurance needs and questions, scheduling, and all financial arrangements.
She enjoys spending time with her family, time at the beach.
Kelli
Dental Assistant
Kelli has lived in Delaware all her life and has been a dental assistant for over 20 years. She joined First State Dental back in 2013. She loves working with people and making our patients feel comfortable during their procedures.
She loves spending time with family and friends, most importantly her husband, Kevin, and son, Wyatt. She is an avid Phillies and Eagles fan.
Leslie
Dental Assistant
Born and raised in Wilmington, Leslie graduated from Delcastle Technical High School in 1995 as a dental assistant. Leslie came to First State Dental in early 2016, bringing more than 25 years of experience.
Leslie enjoys spending time with friends and family at the beach or by the pool in the summer and camping and bonfires in the fall.
Katelynn
Dental Assistant
Katelynn is from New Jersey and moved to Delaware in 2011. She has been a dental assistant since 2016 and joined First State Dental in December 2020. Katelynn enjoys spending time with her fiancé’ Tyler and daughter, Victoria.
She likes to go to the beach in the summer and enjoys going to sporting events.
Kira
Dental Assistant
Born and raised in Claymont, DE until the age of 14 then moved to the outer city of Wilmington. Graduated from Howard High School of Technology as a dental assistant in 2002. Graduated from Harcum College with her associate of science degree as an E.F.D.A. in 2005.
She loves spending quality time with her daughter Aaliyah and son Hasani as well as close family and friends. She likes going to the beach, amusement & nature parks, and to the movies in her free time.
Paola
Dental Assistant
Dentist from the Dominican Republic. Graduated in 2010 and came to the U.S. to be with family. Paola started working as a dental assistant in 2011. Paola is a mother to a beautiful little girl, Emma Sophia and a loving wife to her husband, Juan. She has loved to sing and dance since she was a little girl. Paola is bilingual and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Paola would love to expand her dental career and go back to hygiene school.
Ashley J
Dental Assistant
Ashley was born and raised in the city of Wilmington and graduated from Delcastle High School in 2009 as a medical assistant. She then returned to school and became a dental assistant in 2012. Since then her passion is to help people feel comfortable and put a smile on their face and make people laugh. When not working, she enjoys time with her fiancé and family and being with her 2 dogs!
Sue
Dental Hygienist
Sue has been working in the dental field since 1987 and has been a dental hygienist since 1990. She has been working at First State Dental since June 2007. She prides herself on making her patients feel comfortable and at ease.
She is known for her gentle touch and bubbly personality. She enjoys working in her yard, spending time with family, friends, and her dog.
Stephanie
Dental Hygienist
Stephanie is excited to be a part of the First State Family. She brings with her over 25 years of experience. She enjoys spending time with her family, decorating large-scale events, and roller coasters.
Shelly
Dental Hygienist
Shelly moved to Delaware in 2020 from Missouri. She started as a dental assistant in 1986 and graduated dental school in 1995. She loves making her patients feel good about their oral health and smile. Shelly loves sailing with her husband and fur baby on their sailboat.
Jessica
Dental Hygienist
Jessica has worked in the dental field since 2013 as an Orthodontic Technician. She went to Delaware Technical Community College where she received her Associate of Applied Science degree and became a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2021. She enjoys taking care of people, spending time with her loved ones, enjoys candles, and her favorite holiday is Christmas.
Ashley L
Dental Hygienist
Ashley graduated from Delaware Technical Community College's Dental Hygiene program in May 2023. She joined the First State Dental team in June of 2023. Ashely Loves meeting new patients and building a bond with them. When not at work, Ashley loves going to the beach with friends and spending time with her family, especially her 3 siblings. Ashley is a big Philly fan and is known to leave work early to catch a Birds or Philly game.
Jennifer
Financial Coordinator
Jennifer was born and raised in Wilmington. She joined First State Dental in March of 2019, after working in the medical field for 18 years.
She loves spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys going to the beach and reading.
Nicole
Administrative
Nicole is the face greeting you at the front desk. She has been a receptionist in the medical field for over five years. Nicole loves to smile, laugh, and interact with patients and staff.
She loves spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys the beach and camping.
Andrea
Administrative
Andrea moved to Delaware from Chester County in 1990 and joined First State Dental in early 2023 with many years of dental front desk experience. She loves interacting with patients and helping them achieve their dental goals. When not at work she can be found working on jewelry for her own small business.
Yary
Administrative
With 15 years of experience in the medical field, she has transitioned into the dental sector to bring her healthcare expertise to a new domain. In her personal time, she enjoys connecting with family and friends, supporting her husband’s business, and exploring holistic health approaches. She is also passionate about advocating for the breast cancer community, working to raise awareness and support those affected by the disease.
Brenda
Administrative
Brenda served 3 1/2 years in the Navy as a dental assistant. She has been in the medical/dental field for 40 years. Lives in Elkton with her husband of 26 years, Mark, and her 2 Chesapeake Bay retrievers. She has one son, Deric. Brenda likes to refurbish old furniture.
Ann
Accounts Receivable