Meet the Dental Team
Kevin - Accounts Manager
Kevin - Hello, my name is Kevin, and I am the Accounts Manager for Aurora Dental Care. I've been with Dr. Petronio since October of 2007. I enjoy being behind the scenes, working hard to see the success of this practice. My duties include accounts payables, vendor relations, banking, auditing, payroll, and financial reporting. My challenge is to give you the answer as quickly as possible. I am a native of Western New York and currently live in East Aurora with my caring wife, Daisy, and our three little girls, Sipharah, Delorah, and Channah. Family activities throughout the week keep me refreshed and motivated!
My advice to our patients: "I've learned that flossing is a must to keep gums healthy and to keep cavities from starting between teeth."
Kim - Scheduling Coordinator
Hello, my name is Kim, I've been with Aurora Dental Care for 34 years! As a patient for the first 18 years, and as an employee in various capacities for the past 16 wonderful years! I currently serve as the Scheduling Coordinator. I love meeting and getting to know each and every patient and being able to assist them in various ways to assure their experiences with us are wonderful. My husband, Trey, and I are lifelong residents of East Aurora and enjoy spending time with our 3 sons and their families. I love hiking and walking with friends and our Golden Retriever, Cooper.
My advice to our patients: "Don't wait till it hurts."
Melissa - Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator
I am a people person and absolutely love making those around me smile. After being away from Buffalo for 28 years, I moved back "home" about two years ago and I have been working here ever since. I consider everyone at Aurora Dental Care my family, that includes the patients too. I know how fortunate I am to be working with such a wonderful team. It's true what they say about the people here... they are VERY friendly! I enjoy meeting each and everyone of you and for those I have not had the pleasure of meeting, I am looking forward to our introduction. I have 3 wonderful children ages 24, 23, and 21; 2 daughters and a son. As of September, 2010 I became a grandmother for the first time. Our little Lucy Karoline is precious and her grandma misses her so much! They, along with my new husband, are the loves of my life. My hobby is our new house. We just purchased a home in Amherst and every day the 2 of us add a little bit of ourselves into it. I love to decorate and my fiance loves to create. It will be a wonderful project for quite some time.
My advice to our patients: "When you smile, not only does it make you feel good, but it makes those around you feel so much better!"
Debbie "B"- Registered Dental Hygienist
Hello, my name is Debbie "B", I'm married to a great husband, and we have twin boys and a beautiful baby girl. I've been a Registered Dental Hygienist with Aurora Dental Care for 10 wonderful years. I enjoy educating patients and seeing the smile on their face when their teeth feel nice and clean. I love working here because we have the best equipment, materials and most educated staff.
My advice to our patients: "Your own teeth are the best teeth - take good care of them!"
Missi - Dental Assistant
My name is Missi, I've been a Dental Assistant at Aurora Dental Care for four years. I love working with people and being able to help them. I love seeing our patients leave the office happy, satisfied and with a beautiful smile.
My advice to our patients: "Oral health is overall so important to the whole body's health."
Dena - Certified Dental Assistant
Hello, my name is Dena, I'm a Certified Dental Assistant with Dr. Petronio. I've been with Aurora Dental Care for 16years. I love meeting new people and being able to help our patients with their dental goals, whether it be whiter teeth, healthy gums or a new smile. I am a native of California and currently live in East Aurora. I have two sons, Sean and Kevin.
My advice to our patients: "Only brush and floss the teeth you want to keep."
Jason - Registered Dental Hygienist
Hi! My name is Jason. I'm a Registered Dental Hygienist and the new I've been with Aurora Dental Care since the fall of 2001 and love providing dental care to this wonderful community. I enjoy that we have many loyal local patients and even patients from as far away as Thailand. I work at Aurora Dental Care because of the time and care we are afforded to our patients. I grew up in the East Aurora area and still live here with my wonderful wife, Kimberly, our beautiful daughter, Novella, and man's best friend, Eowyn.
My advice to our patients: "Floss twice a day."
Debbie A - Hygiene Coordinator
Hello, my name is Debbie "A" - I am the hygiene coordinator for all 3 hygienists in our office. I have worked for Aurora Dental Care for 12 years. I love working with our patients. I especially enjoy working with an Invisalign patient. It is so rewarding to see their progress from start to finish. When they are done with treatment, to see them smile with confidence is awesome! I have been married for 21 years to my husband, Chuck. We have three beautiful daughters, Jaela, Andrea, and Casey. Jaela even works in the office when she's home on break from college.
My advice to our patients: "Have your 6 month checkups faithfully; take care and maintain your teeth and they will last a lifetime."
Trenay - Financial Coordinator
My name is Trenay, I'm the Financial Secretary for Aurora Dental Care. I take care of insurance billing, and any other financial needs and questions for our patients. I have been with Dr. Petronio since 2005 and in the dental field for 14 years. I love working at Aurora Dental Care because Dr. Petronio is honest with her patients and puts their needs first.
My advice to our patients: "Take advantage of our discount programs!"
Kerri - Registered Dental Hygienist
Hi, I'm Kerri and I'm a Registered Dental Hygienist who provides preventative dental care to our patients by cleaning their teeth and educating them on how to maintain optimal home care. I've been with Aurora Dental Care for 13 years. What I love most about my job is the one-on-one contact with my patients. I have established great relationships not only with them, but also with my work family. I currently live in West Seneca with my husband of almost 3 years, Jason, and our very pampered Maltese dogs, Bella and Stoli.
My advice to our patients: "Always maintain routine dental care and prevention to avoid problems and financial burdens in the future."
LauraLee -
My name is LauraLee. I've been a resident of Aurora for most of my life; my husband of 21 years and I love living in this vibrant, charming community with our 3 wonderful teenagers.
My advice to our patients: "Tell your friends about Aurora Dental Care!"