Since the age of 15, Linda knew she wanted to be a Dental Hygienist.Her dream was realized in 1978 when she attended OCCC. After that she worked in different dental settings before moving to the area and working for Dr. Berson. Throughout the years at Dr.Bersons practice she has had the pleasure to meet and care for many kind and wonderful people. Linda and her husband John have two adult children, Kendra and Ryan along with an assortment of four legged critters. She loves traveling, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and anything water related.
In 1999 Kris graduated from Hygiene School and was a former clinical instructor at SUNY Orange. She has been working at Dr. Bersons office for over 15 years. Kris enjoys baking, gardening, camping and spending time with her son, husband, dog and chickens.
Kathy graduated SUNY Orange Dental Hygiene in 1998. She started working for Dr. Berson April of 1999. She should have known she would wind up working in the dental field, because as a young girl she would take her toothbrush to kindergarten with her. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, triplet boys (almost always involving baseball) and German Shepherd.
Karen has been working at Dr. Bersons office for over 15 years, but has been assisting for the past 25. She is both certified and licensed in dental assisting and is the head assistant in the office. She enjoys doing most anything but especially gardening and working around the house. When shes not at the office Karen loves to spend time with her three beautiful daughters whom she is proud to say she raised alone, and her grandson, Maverick.
Halemah is a 26 year old mother of two beautiful little girls, Khyliee and Sumaiya. She adores her family and home life so much, and considers it a true blessing to be able to experience the same joy when she comes into work. She has been working at Dr. Bersons office for a little over a year and working in the healthcare field for 8 years. As you may have already guessed this is one of her passions as well as traveling, doing CrossFit and of course making memories with her daughters, friends & coworkers-turned-family.
Arlene Dalpiaz has been a part of Dr. Bersons dental team for 22 years. She enjoys working here because each day is a little different and she has the opportunity to not only meet people but help them as well. Arlene has two wonderful daughters and two amazing grandchildren. Her favorite place in the world is the beach.
Lori Rivas has been working with Dr. Berson for over 6 years. Working in Dr. Bersons office has been like working with family. She has been married to her wonderful husband Adam for 22 years and has two awesome sons, Dylan and Cody. She loves spending quality time with her family hiking, biking, snowshoeing and off-road jeeping.
Dr. Berson prides himself on being able to offer his patients the latest techniques with the most advanced technologies. His office utilizes digital x-rays and 3-D Conebeam radiographs as well as dental lasers.
Dr. Aronson could not be more excited to be joining her father, Dr. Gary Berson at his practice in Monticello. As a graduate of Monticello High School, she is looking forward to coming home to continue to provide quality dental care for the community.
Dr. Aronson obtained her undergraduate degree from Boston College. She completed a Post-Baccalaureate at NYU and City College prior to attending and graduating from the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, in Newark, NJ. While a student at Rutgers she co-founded a Rutgers chapter of the AADMD (American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry), working with the Special Needs Community and educating current and future practitioners.
He then received his doctorate in dental medicine from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. After graduation Dr. Schwartz completed his General Practice Residency at Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair New Jersey where he refined his techniques of providing high quality care to patients of all ages.