Meet Our Team
Our friendly, dedicated, and energetic team is committed to working with you and your family to create a positive experience every time you visit our practice.
We welcome you with warm smiles to our practice!
Cheri
Front Desk Coordinator
I schedule our patients’ appointments, help to coordinate their insurance coverage, and do whatever I can to make our practice run smoothly. I also put together marketing events to let the community know what we’re up to! I love seeing happy smiles and working with a team of wonderful people. We’re all one big happy family here. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
Chris
Office Manager
I am responsible for overseeing the successful operations of our practice which include scheduling, accounting, and patient case management. I have been with Dr. Pukenas since he opened Atlantic Smiles in 2008. I have enjoyed getting to know our patients and building relationships with the members of our team. We all work together to provide the best quality dental care in a warm, welcoming environment. When not at the office, I enjoy spending time with my family at the beach, especially with my two wonderful grandchildren.
Jordan
Dental Hygienist
I provide preventive treatment including cleanings and checkups, take X-rays, and educate patients on proper hygiene techniques. My favorite part of my job is seeing improvement in patients’ oral health from a combination of our preventive efforts and their own personal home care. I have learned so much from working with Dr. Pukenas and it all has helped me to become a better hygienist.
Taran
Dental Hygienist
I recently joined our office as a hygienist, helping patients improve and maintain their oral health through preventive care and education. I love getting to know our patients and helping them to smile with confidence. I appreciate the quality of work that Dr. Pukenas provides, as well as the kind way he treats his patients and his staff. When I’m not at the office I enjoy spending time outdoors or at home with my husband, daughter, and our Shih Tzu.
Dorian
Registered Dental Assistant
I can be found in our clinical area assisting Dr. Pukenas with patient care, as well as in the lab. I have over ten years experience in dentistry and joined this team in 2008. Our patients are some of the best people I’ve ever met and I’ve enjoyed getting to know them and their families. I love spending my free time with my son. We both love being outside, going to the beach, and in the winter we go snowboarding. We both are movie addicts and probably have seen every movie made! Family and friends are very important and I spend as much time with them as possible.
Carol
Dental Assistant and Patient Coordinator
I help our patients with all of their scheduling and appointment needs, as well as assisting Dr. Pukenas, chairside. My dental career began in 2010 when I joined Atlantic Smiles. I feel very fortunate to work with such an amazing doctor and team. We all truly care about our patients. When I’m not working, I spend my time with friends and family.
