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Meet Our Team - Salem, MA
Meet our dedicated team
Registered Dental Hygienists
Our Registered Dental Hygienists help Paradise Dental patients in their preventative dental care routines. They perform prophylaxis (cleanings), oral cancer screenings, nutritional counseling and periodontal (gum) care under the direction of our dentists. Every RDH is credentialed by the state board of dental examiners and has either a B.S. or A.A.S in dental hygiene.
Katie
Registered Dental HygienistKatie grew up in the small town of Westminster in central northern MA and moved to Salem a few years ago, just loving everything about the North Shore. Since then, her family has grown quite a bit having 1 niece and 2 nephews all 2 and under. She often spends much of her free time with them. Katie has been a dental hygienist for 4 years now and loves every minute of it. She received her dental hygiene certification in West Barnstable at Cape Cod Community College Having grown up loving her dentist and hygienist she wanted to create other positive outlooks and love for dentistry. She loves getting to know our patients and being able to help them improve in their oral hygiene habits. You may be surprised to know, over the past 6 years Katie has been curling,(like in the Olympics). When she isn’t practicing, or spending time with her niece and nephews, you can find her reading, going to the beach, hiking as far as Macchu Picchu) and traveling.
Marla
Registered Dental HygienistMarla lives in Swampscott, MA with her husband and twins (one boy and one girl), her dog and her cat. She has been a Dental Hygienist since 1992 when she graduated from Northeastern University and Forsyth College of Dental Hygiene. Prior to that, Marla earned her Bachelor of Science Degree at Salem State College. She has been working in Dentistry for 26 years with a focus on Periodontal therapies. Marla became interested in Dentistry because her father is a General Dentist. She had the pleasure and good fortune to be able to practice with him for many years prior to his retirement. The most gratifying way Marla helps her patients is helping them make the connection between their overall health and their oral health. Marla also really loves travel, planning the next adventure and getting off the beaten path.
Michelle
Registered Dental HygienistMichelle comes to us with over 34 Years of Hygiene experience and loves caring for her patients. She started her career after attending the University of Florida, College of Dentistry. Michelle is passionate about providing the best possible care to ensure life-long optimal oral health to her patients. She is currently a resident of Swampscott, MA but originally from Chicago, IL. If Michelle is not at work, you can bet she is keeping busy snowboarding, cycling, kayaking, knitting, crocheting, baking or traveling.Dental Assistants
Our Dental Assistants work very closely with each dentist in providing chairside restorative therapy to our patients. They help our dentists work efficiently as well as make the treatment area a comfortable place for our patients.
Lavonne
Dental AssistantLavonne, was born in Baltimore and now lives in Marblehead, MA. She entered the dental profession in 2003. Lavonne was trained by the Drs. Hamelburg on the job. She has been a dedicated and loyal team member and is a huge asset to our practice. Her specialty is making patients feel comfortable, relaxed and welcome in our office! She once visited a patient at home because she learned she was having a difficult time and Lavonne wanted to make her feel better. Lavonne is a very special person. When at home, she loves to cook, spend time visiting her family and to shop, especially for her love of pocketbooks.
Lindsay
Dental AssistantLindsay has lived in Salem her whole life with her family. She graduated from Essex Technical High School with her dental assistant license and is currently in college working towards getting her Associates in Dental Hygiene. The favorite part of her job is meeting new patients and learning about all the latest dental techniques. Her time away from the office is spent camping in New Hampshire and being with her friends and family!
Jake
Dental AssistantJake has been living at home in Marblehead since graduating from the University of Wisconsin in May, 2020. The son of Drs. Stephen and Helyne, Jake can’t wait to join the family business as he is hoping to start dental school next summer. On the job trained as a Dental Assistant, Jake loves that he is learning about all dental procedures and terminology for school, as well as the positive impact dentistry makes on people every day. When not at the office, Jake enjoys everything about sports, including snowboarding and playing basketball. Additionally, Jake will always be rooting for the Patriots and the Badgers, his colleges football team.
Cathy
Dental AssistantCathy has been in Dentistry for over 22 years. Although she is originally from Manhattan, NY, Cathy now resides in Lynn, MA with her Family. It is no coincidence that Cathy is a Dental Assistant, as her Mother was an assistant and so are both of her sisters. She comes from a long line of caring and passionate clinicians. Cathy especially loves being able to work with all aspects of Dentistry and never having a dull moment. Seeing her patients leave happy and with a smile is what drives her every day. In her free time, you will find Cathy caring for her plants or hiking in the White Mountains with her Family.Business Team
Our front business office staff helps patients schedule appointments, arrange treatment and coordinate coverage through their insurance carrier. When you call or visit our office, you’ll be greeted by one of these ladies’ smiling faces.
Kelly
Director of MarketingKelly comes to us with 20+ years of Corporate Business experience. She is responsible for all Marketing programs, Events, Brand building and new business development. She says, “Although I am new to the dental world, I was immediately drawn to Paradise Dental Associates once I met Drs. Hamelburg and understood their passion toward their patients and goals for the business. I love that one of our main objectives outside of exceptional patient care is to engage with the community and give back. Seeing a patient wowed by the level of care and added detail we give is what drives me.” Kelly enjoys spending her free time watching her sons at sporting events, and is a designer by heart and hobby. She resides in Marblehead with Her Husband, Brent and sons, Brigham and Brooks.
Jessica
Accounts ManagerJessica is our accounts manager. She grew up in Danvers and now lives in Salem. As our accounts manager, she works tirelessly to ensure our patients receive all of the insurance benefits they deserve. She also is an expert at making your investment in your dental care as painless as your treatment. She says, “Helping patients be able to afford the dental care they need” is the most satisfying aspect of her job. In her free time, she enjoys boating and her biannual visit to the Azores, where her family is from.
Emily
Executive AssistantEmily works as the Executive Assistant for Drs. Stephen and Helyne Hamelburg. After attending school at the Art Institute of Atlanta, she became interested in the field of dentistry after seeing how getting dental work done can improve a person’s entire life. Her favorite part of the job is seeing patients walking out of our office happy about their smile! Something most people don’t know about Emily? She is a huge Harry Potter fan and loves to attend Comic Con, one of the benefits of growing up in Salem!
Tanya
Patient CoordinatorTanya is a life resident of Peabody and is one of three siblings. Although she is new to the Dental field, as a licensed esthetician, Tanya understands the importance of patient care and brings that to her role as patient coordinator every day. Interacting, making connections and providing a high level of patient care is Tanya’s specialty. If you ever need help understanding your insurance, she will happily explain your benefits in full and how to make the most of them. Some of Tanya’s hobbies include kickboxing, reading true crime and ghost story podcasts. Office Hours
MONDAY 7:00AM – 6:00PM
TUESDAY 7:00AM – 6:00PM
WEDNESDAY 7:00AM – 6:00PM
THURSDAY 7:00AM – 6:00PM
FRIDAY 7:00AM – 4:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM – 1:00pm
SUNDAY CLOSED
