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Sharon M. Cushner, RDH – Office Manager

“I feel so lucky to be a part of a practice with such an amazing orthodontIst and staff who truly care about each and every patient.”

Welcome, I’m Sharon.  I am responsible for everything that goes on behind the scenes to keep our practice flowing smoothly.  I enjoy the variety of the things I get to do, and that every day is completely different.  Additionally, I love working with such a great staff, we are family, and everyone that works here shares the same pride for what we do.  We all enjoy the relationships that we make with every patient and family that we have the pleasure to provide service to.  I know you will love coming to our office for a visit because we love to have a good time and our smiles are the best!

Please call me at Taunton Office Phone Number 508-824-8030 so I can personally welcome you to our office and answer your questions.  I look forward to meeting you and having an opportunity to work with you and your children.

I began my career in dentistry during high school as a dental assistant and then later as an office manager for a dental practice in the Berkshires where I grew up.  I found that I loved working directly with patients and continued my education in dental hygiene.  Upon graduating my dental hygiene program with High Honors in 1979, I was honored with the Dr. Joseph Ferry and Ferry Award in Clinical Excellence.

Since then I have enjoyed many unique and rewarding opportunities working as a dental hygienist.  I have worked in private practice, including lead hygienist for a New York periodontal group, dental hygienist and staff supervisor for a Boston clinic and as a clinical dental hygiene instructor at Springfield Technical Community College.

I also served as a Massachusetts Dental Association liaison to educate and promote the “Save-A-Tooth” program in Taunton schools and volunteer to coordinate and orchestrate the registration of children with the “MY CHIP” program to help find and identify missing children.

Working in our orthodontic  practice has been special and gives me the opportunity to use my experience and knowledge to be part of this great process in changing lives through creating beautiful smiles.  I like seeing how happy our patients are when they can smile with confidence.  A beautiful smile can change a life.

Teri Medeiros – Office Administrator

” I really enjoy interacting with our patients and their families. Our patients become our friends and I have a great time getting to know each and every one.”

Hello, I’m Teri and glad to meet you!  I am very happy to be back in orthodontics working again with Dr. Cushner.  I can help you with anything you need at the front desk, from scheduling your appointments, helping you with your insurance questions and, most importantly, greeting you with a smile and friendly conversation when you come for your visits.

Since Dr. Cushner invited me to join the team, I have had the opportunity to learn all aspects of our practice.  Now, in my current role as Office Administrator, I have the pleasure of helping you coordinate you or your child’s orthodontic treatment and be a part of this fun and enthusiastic team creating beautiful, healthy smiles with Dr. Cushner.

We have a friendly, fun staff and a warm and welcoming atmosphere that defiantly comes across to our patients, ” Everyone is treated like family.” I know you will love coming to our office to visit because we have a lot of fun here and Dr. Cushner is the best!

Outside of the practice, I enjoy spending time with family, friends and my animals.

Suzanne Lombardi – Treatment Specialist

“I am happy working at a job I am passionate about.  There is nothing better than helping people feel good about themselves through creating beautiful smiles.  I am honored I get to go to work everyday to help make that happen.”

Hi, I’m Sue and I have worked with Dr. Cushner for 23 years.  I like working closely with patients and being part of something that makes a positive difference in people’s lives.  I am pleased to work in a professinal office where Dr. Cushner and our staff take pride in what we do and are dedicated in providing outstanding care to our patients.  We work well together and are more than co-workers, we are like family.  We are a close knit group and like to joke and have fun, which makes our days enjoyable for our patients and for us.

I love getting to know my patients and having fun with them.  I look forward to each of their visits to see the changes in their teeth and to hear what they have been up to, whether it’s a prom, sports or a vacation they have taken.  The favorite part of my job is following the treament start to finish and watching the transformation and confidence of our patients as they complete treatment.  The favorite part of my day is the excitement on patient’s faces after they get their braces off and see their beautiful, healthy new smile.  Some of our patients are so happy they cry with joy when they look at their new smile for the first time, it is so rewarding to know I was a part of that.

At home, I like to spend time with my family, friends and my two Australian Shephards. Kami and Yukon.

Roseanne Bentley-Reis-Orthodontic Assistant

” I want our patients to feel comfortable and have a great experience at every visit.”

Hi, I’m Roseanne.  I’m the newest member of the team and have been a Certified Orthodontic Assistant since 2007.  It’s been a pleasure and wonderful experience working with Dr. Cushner, Sharon, Sue, Teri and our patients on Wednesday afternoons.  

I love orthodontic assisting and knowing that I am a part of our patients receiving the best care, excellent treatment and creating beautiful new smiles.  

I live in Taunton with my husband, children and cat.  I enjoy cake decorating, reading and spending time with my granddaughter.

                                                              

Vanessa Vivieros – Orthodontic Assistant

“Everyone here at Dr. Cushner’s office is very friendly, it’s an awesome place to get your braces and to work!

Hi there, I’m Vanessa.  I’m an orthodontic patient of Dr. Cushner’s and a dental assisting student.  I was so excited to externship here and thrilled Dr. Cushner offered to hire me while finishing my dental assisting program.

I have learned so much about orthodontics and how important it is to have good working relationships with the patients, Dr. Cushner and his staff make all their patients feel special.

I always look forward to coming to the office whether to have my adjustment appointments or to help working with everyone.  I love what I do and I am lucky to have such a great orthodontist working on my smile and have this opportunity to be a part of this fantastic team!