Dr. Kathleen Poleon graduated in 2003 from SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine after receiving degrees from SUNY Geneseo, Rochester Institute of Technology, and the University of Rochester. Her background in Psychology and Human Resource Development uniquely helps with the human side of dentistry and the degree in Biology helps with the clinical/medical side. After dental school, Dr. Poleon completed a General Practice Residency at the Millard Fillmore Gates and Buffalo General hospitals in Buffalo, NY. She then spent a year working as an attending dentist teaching newly graduated dentists during their residencies.

Dr. Thomas Miller also graduated from SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 2005 after graduating from the University of Rochester. He completed his General Practice Residency at Millard Fillmore Hospital in 2006 and worked for a year in Buffalo. Dr. Miller worked at his own office in Brighton, NY from 2007 until 2021, when he came to practice here in Newark with Drs. Poleon and Boyd.

Dr. Ronald Boyd has been practicing general dentistry in Newark for 41 years. Dr. Boyd earned a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Bonaventure University in 1974 and his DDS from SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 1978. He completed a General Practice Residency at Rochester General Hospital in 1979. Currently, Dr. Boyd is a Clinical Assistant Professor (part-time) in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.

Rose has over 20 years in the dental industry. You may recognize her from her work at the front desk as an Office Manager. Rose worked for several years at Dr. Poleons office on Mason before moving to High Street. Our patients from Mason will be relieved to see Rose still at the helm, helping to ease the transition! She and her husband Kirk live in Oak Corners and enjoy antiquing, riding bikes, and hiking in their spare time.

Joan has worked in our office for 13 years at both the front desk and as an assistant. She enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. Joan lives between Newark and Sodus with her husband, Kevin.

Debbie is our front desk/treatment coordinator. She grew up in the area, attended Bryant & Stratton College for medical coding and medical terminology, and Auburn College for computers. Debbie is also a licensed Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty. Debbie enjoys working with patients and staff at our office. She is married to Chet and they have a daughter, Heather, and a son, Chad, and 3 fur babies!

Renee graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from SUNY Brockport and completed her dental hygiene degree at Monroe Community College. Renee has over 20 years of experience as a dental hygienist and does a wonderful job helping our patients improve and maintain their oral health. Renee and her husband, Jason, live in Newark and have 2 children.

Lynn graduated with honors in 2007 from Monroe Community Colleges dental hygiene program and has been working at this office for 13 years. Lynn lives in Newark with her husband Dana and has 3 daughters and 2 grandsons. She enjoys camping in the Adirondacks, horseback riding, the beach, and spending time with her family and friends. She especially loves being able to work in her hometown!

Sue was a Certified Dental Assistant before later returning to school for Dental Hygiene. She has worked in our office as a Dental Hygienist for over 15 years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her granddaughter and her dog, Lincoln.

Lynn graduated in 1977 from the dental hygiene program. She has 40+ years of experience as a hygienist! In 2013, she also earned a Doctor of Naturopathy from Trinity College of Natural Health. She enjoys scrapbooking and rubber stamping.

Kayleigh graduated from Broome Community College in 2008. She has almost 14 years of experience as a hygienist. Being a hygienist is all Kayleigh has wanted to be since she first visited Dr. Boyd at the age of 3! Kayleigh resides in Newark with her husband Kelly and their daughter Sylvee. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors, crafting, reading, and spending time with her family and 3 dogs.

Sarah has 16 years of experience as a Dental Assistant. She enjoys helping our patients maintain their healthy smiles. Sarah is a lifelong resident of Newark. She lives with her husband David and her 3 sons Isaiah, Noah, and Lucas. In her spare time, she likes listening to music, watching movies, reading books, gardening, and spending time with her family and her puppy, Twyla.

Christi has been a Dental Assistant for a cumulation of 12 years, 8 of those years here at Newark Family Dental and the former Hochreiter and Boyd practice. During her time as an assistant, she has taken several courses and seminars to further her knowledge in dental assisting and patient care. Christi is also a former middle school English teacher and a graduate of SUNY Fredonia. In her spare time, Christi enjoys spending time with her husband Jeffrey and their 3 boys. She also likes baking, sewing, and working out.

In her spare time, Dr. Poleon keeps busy with her husband, Dr. Miller, their 3 kids, and their club and school swim teams. She also enjoys hiking, gardening, cooking, and spending time in Muskoka, Canada during the summers.

Dr. Miller is also a member of the American Dental Association, the NY State Dental Associated, the Seventh District Dental Society, and the Monroe County Dental Society. He stays current on dental issues by attending many continuing education courses.