Michelle is a graduate from Westbrook College and the University of Maine at Farmington. She has an Associates degree in Dental Hygiene and a Bachelors degree in Public Health. Michelle has been practicing dental hygiene for over 30 years. Her zest to practice still burns brightly as she shares her wealth of oral health knowledge and experience with her patients. She is CPR certified and takes over 20 hours of continuing education each year; since dentistry is an ever-changing field, the learning never stops. Shes a natural educator who makes her patients comfortable while helping them set goals to improve and maintain their oral and overall health. Michelle is proud to be a part of the team at Augusta Dental. She enjoys skiing, hiking, traveling, and cooking.
Stephanie started in the field of dentistry as a dental assistant in 1999. After working as an assistant for several years, she enrolled in the dental hygiene program at the University of Maine where she received her degree in dental hygiene. She is certified in CPR and takes more than 20 hours of continuing education per year. Stephanie enjoys sharing her extensive knowledge of the relationships of gum health and overall health, and helping patients develop and maintain good oral health routines. Stephanie is an avid camper and a vintage camper enthusiast. She enjoys spending time with her husband Travis and daughter Ashli, and grandson Nico.
Tammie has been a dental assistant at this practice for over 20 years. She loves helping our patients improve their smiles and educating them in all dentistry has to offer. Tammie has a naturally calming demeanor that quickly puts patients at ease. Shes a constant learner and a highly experienced dental assistant. Tammie enjoys gardening, cooking and hiking with her husband, Gary, and has two adult children, Ryan and Kaylee.
Carolyne has been a dental assistant since 2012 and earned the title, certified dental assistant by successfully completing the dental assistant national board in 2015. She is certified as a Dental Assistant with Extended Functions meaning she has the training, knowledge and ability to place fillings and sealants, along with many other advanced procedures. Carolyne has a fun and friendly personality that her patients really enjoy. Carolyne and her husband Ethan have two children; Wyott and Mackenzie. They, as a family, love to spend quality time together while fishing and hiking.
Jessica has been in the dental field for over 10 years. She started her dental career as a dental assistant receiving her CPR certification and dental radiology license in 2010. Her clinical and leadership skills led her to be a successful office manager for five years prior to joining Augusta Dental. Jessicas understanding of both the clinical and administrative sides of dentistry gives her the unique ability to answer many questions a patient may have, providing a great service and experience for our patients. Jessica and her husband Joshua love spending time hunting, ice fishing, and camping together with their chocolate lab Mossy.
Alexis (Lexi) graduated from the University of Maine Augusta in 2014 as a Certified Dental Assistant. She is CPR certified and maintains her dental radiology license. Lexi has seven years of dental assisting experience. Since joining our Augusta Dental team, Lexi has moved to the front desk where she is our Scheduling Coordinator. Her clinical experience and knowledge, coupled with her friendly personality, is extremely beneficial to our patients as they enter or call the office with scheduling and treatment questions. She is a mother to her three beautiful girls. She enjoys camping, hiking, fishing, as well as chasing sunsets.
Welcome to Augusta Dental located in beautiful Augusta, Maine! We are a state-of-the-art practice with a small-town personality. Dr. Hamel, Dr. Watson and the entire team at Augusta Dental take a conservative, patient-first approach to dentistry. We develop individualized treatment plans to focus on you, your health and your smile. Our patients enjoy a comfortable, fun atmosphere that puts them at ease and makes them feel like family.
At Augusta Dental we offer cosmetic, general, and family dentistry for all ages. Some of the services we provide at Augusta Dental include digital x-rays, comprehensive exams, routine teeth cleanings, composite (white) fillings, all ceramic crowns (no metal), implant crowns, veneers, and teeth whitening.
In this day and age, we know deciphering your insurance benefits can be confusing. We are happy to help you with insurance concerns and will file the necessary paperwork for you. We are not a contracted provider of any plan; however, we will do our best to help you get the most from your benefits. We do ask patients to pay deposits for large cases of dental work and co-pay at each visit. We feel that your insurance should never dictate the quality or timing of your treatment.
We offer a variety of payment options. Of course we accept cash and checks. We also accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. For larger, more involved treatment plans we offer Carecredit, an outside financing company. Several of these companies offer interest fee financing programs. Our goal is to help you afford the dentistry that you want now.
CareCredit is here to help you pay for treatments and procedures your insurance doesnt cover. We offer No Interest* financing or low minimum monthly payment options so you can get what you want, when you want it. You can even use CareCredit for your family and favorite pet.
With three simple steps, including an instant approval process, its easy to apply for CareCredit. After youre approved, youre free to use CareCredit for the services you choose including LASIK, veterinary, dentistry, cosmetic, hearing aids and more.
CareCredit is endorsed by some of the most credible organizations specific to each healthcare profession we support. And CareCredit is a GE Money Company, so you know you can count on us. For over 20 years, weve been helping over five million cardholders get the healthcare treatments they want and need.
