ADvanced DENTISTRY | Front Office Team in Cheshire

Inna - Business Manager

Inna joined the Advanced Dentistry team in July 2014. With over 27 years of dental experience, she is happy to help answer any questions or concerns you may have. As a Business Manager, Inna prides herself in superior customer service and patient satisfaction. She believes that communication is important to building strong relationships with patients and staff, focusing on business development and strategies. 

Inna attended Tunxis Community College majoring in business and has lived in Plainville since 1996 with her husband Dave, their four children-Jacob, Jessica, Nathan, Sam and their dogs Max and Charlie. She enjoys spending time with her family at their cottage in Old Lyme, boating, traveling and volunteering in the community.

Donna - Office Manager

Donna has been the office manager since the practice opened in 2004 and is committed to ensuring a positive experience for all our patients. She will be happy to help you with all your insurance and financial questions. She is a lifelong resident of Cheshire with her husband John and their four boys, John Jr. , Charlie, Matthew, and Brent. Donna considers her family life and raising her boys as her greatest triumph. She is also a "Nana" to her two granddaughters, Ember and Evelyn.

She enjoys traveling, RV Camping with family and geneology tracing. She has gone back 9 generations so far.... and she can guide you on the who, what, where and when if you are interested in your own family history.

Additionally, she is a board member of the Cheshire Challenger's Baseball Team and has been appointed to the CT Council on Disabilities.

Mary - Office Coordinator

Mary has officially retired December of 2016 and is enjoying her time with her family. Mary will always remain part of the Advanced Dentistry family and is missed by everyone! She was one of our front desk administrators and has been with our practice for Eight years. Mary had over 23 years of dental office experience and graduated with a BA degree in History and continued her education in Library Science.

Mary and her husband, Bob, had been residents of Cheshire for 44 years and now live in Chester. She is extremely proud of her two daughters and their families and looks forward to spending as much time as she can with her four granddaughters. You will find Mary in Old Lyme at her beach house during the summer months. Her favorite place to visit is the San Juan Islands in the Pacific Norhtwest. She enjoys reading, following her favorite sports teams, and being with family and friends celebrating old traditions and creating new ones. Mary is a member of the Cheshire Historical Society and PEO, a philanthropic educational organization for women that promotes education for women through the awarding of scholarships and grants. 

Heather - Practice Coordinator

Heather has been a member of our administrative team since March 2012. She previously worked in a dental practice in New Jersey where she gained significant experience in the operation of a dental office. She is a graduate of Wolcott High School and attended Naugatuck Valley Community College where she majored in Business Management. Additionally, she is a Notary Public.

Heather and her husband James and their 2 year old son James Gilbert live in Prospect. She also shares her life with her two dogs, Shadow (a Shih tzu/Mini Schnauzer), Creecy Bear (a Lhasa Apso) and their cat Kip. In her free time she enjoys boating, camping, bowling, playing cards, swimming, baking and decorating cakes.  

Ciera- Patient Coordinator

Ciera joined our staff in May of 2016. She can help patients with every aspect of their dental treatment, from   scheduling an appointment to utilizing their insurance benefits and so much more. She Graduated in 2015 with   Porter and Chester in Administrative Health. What she enjoys most about being part of the Advanced Dentistry team is the constant interaction with our patients and learning about the exciting world of dentistry.    

Outside of work, Ciera enjoys camping, spending time with her 2 year old daughter Amaya, family and friends. When the weather is nice, Ciera spends most of her weekends camping.