Meet Our Dental Team

At the dental practice of Dr. , our friendly, dedicated, and energetic dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a positive dental experience every time you visit our practice.

We welcome you with warm smiles to our practice!

Cari

Dental Hygienist

I help patients develop and maintain good oral health through regular cleanings, checkups, and preventive care. I have worked with Dr. Portnoff for the past five years and have more than 25 years of experience working throughout the dental field. I enjoy educating our patients on how they can improve their dental health and I love seeing the progress they’ve made when they come back for checkups.

I have three teenage children, two daughters in college and a son in high school. When at home, I love to cook and entertain. I play tennis a few times each week and enjoy working out at the gym. I have been fortunate enough to do some traveling and enjoy the warm weather.

Lauren

Dental Assistant

I work alongside Dr. Portnoff to ensure patient comfort and efficiency during procedures as well as maintain our high standard of care. I joined Dr. Portnoff and her team in October 2010 and have been working in dentistry and orthodontics for over 8 years. I love getting to know our patients and teaching them about all the great technology we have to offer. Because we are a small office, our team is very supportive of each other and we like to have fun!

I’m a rower/coxswain and fan of all Boston sports teams. I like to spend any free time I have traveling around the country and throughout the world.  My plan is to attend dental school in the near future!

Paula

Dental Hygienist

My goal as a dental hygienist is to make sure all my patients are as healthy as they can be. I've worked with Dr. Portnoff for almost 2 years and have more than 30 years of experience in the dental field. Our patients are really awesome and I love getting to know them! I really enjoy working with Dr. Portnoff and our whole team!

My husband and I have two children, both of whom are in college. In my free time I love to exercise, go to the beach, and read.

Tanya

Patient Care Coordinator

I’m involved in all aspects of our patients’ care and wear many hats around our office. I’ve worked with Dr. Portnoff for 15 years and we share the same philosophy of treating patients with compassion and kindness. With our great patients and wonderful staff, they truly are like my second family.

I have a teenage son who always keeps me on the go. When I have free time I enjoy cooking, hockey, baseball, and finding new and exciting things to do!