She developed a passion for dentistry after her brother was diagnosed with aggressive periodontal disease at the age of 17. Witnessing his journey to oral rehabilitation cemented her decision to enter the dental profession.
Upon graduating from Boston College with a degree in comparative literature and a pre-dental concentration, she pursued her dream of becoming a dentist by enrolling at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in Newark, NJ and graduating with honors in 2014. While in dental school, she served as President of the National Dental Association- New Jersey student chapter and organized numerous community service events to promote oral health.
After dental school, Dr. Bastien completed a post-graduate General Dentistry Residency at Christiana Care Health Systems in Delaware where she was able to hone in her skills in many aspects of general dentistry such as pediatrics, cosmetics, endodontics, restorative crown and bridge, complete and partial dentures as well as implant dentistry.
Dr. Bastien believes that treating patients is a privilege and her mission is to provide high quality and comprehensive dental care to all. She strives to advance her dental training and has already completed extensive post-graduate courses in endodontics, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery and implants. Dr. Bastien is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Delaware State Dental Society and the Academy of General dentistry.
Dr. Bastien is committed to community service and participates in a yearly dental mission trip to Haiti and the Dominican Republic. She is fluent in French, Haitian, Creole, Spanish, and is currently studying Polish. She enjoys cooking, spending time with her family, reading, dancing, playing the violin, yoga and exploring Delaware.