Traci, Registered Dental Hygienist

Traci received her certificate in dental assisting from Tunxis Community College in 1984. She was immediately accepted into the dental hygiene program and graduated with an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene in 1986. Traci has the distinction of being Dr. Salonia's most senior employee with over 20 years of service! She has known her patients for so long, that most are like family. Her favorite part of being a hygienist is helping people achieve optimal dental health. Traci is a native of Meriden, Connecticut. She and her husband have three children and one grandchild. Most weekends you can find her entertaining family and friends in her big backyard.

Kathy, Registered Dental Hygienist

Kathy graduated with an Associate of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1990. She has been in the dental field since 1982. Kathy has been a part of Dr. Salonia's team for 7 years. As a hygienist, she enjoys helping to create and maintain beautiful, healthy smiles. A native of Lee, Massachusetts, Kathy now lives in Berlin, Connecticut. Kathy enjoys quilting as well as hitting the ski slopes with her husband and son.

Faith, Business Manager

Faith graduated from Middlesex Community College with an Associates Degree in Marketing and Public Relations. She has been with Dr. Salonia for over 20 years. She strives to be sure that our office provides each patient with the individualized care and concern that we would give to a family member. Faith grew up in Middletown and has known many of the patients and their families for years. She and her husband enjoy trying new restaurants and watching their three sons play soccer.

Diane, Patient Manager

Diane joined our dental practice after a lifetime in the dental field. She graduated in 1978 from the United States Naval Dental Assisting School. Her duties included assisting dentists in a naval hospital as well as on a naval ship while traveling in the Mediterranean. She loves working with Dr. Salonia and the rest of the staff in order to deliver the high quality of dentistry that the practice demands. Diane has three beautiful daughters and loves going for walks and playing tennis with her two adorable grandsons.

Kristen, Certified Dental Assistant

Kristen graduated in 2008 as one of the top students in her dental assisting program at Tunxis Community College. She changed her career from banking to dentistry so she can help make a difference in the smile on a patient's face. She is enjoying her new career and looks forward to the opportunity for continuing education that Dr. Salonia provides for her staff. Kristen lived in Florida and Oklahoma, but is happy to be back in Middletown where she enjoys softball, skiing, and hiking.

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