She started as the Financial Coordinator and is now the Chief Operating Officer to ensure our patients receive the best experience. Christine loves working in dentistry, knowing she has helped many patients achieve their dental goals.
When not at the practice, Christine loves to cook and is working on a cookbook for healthier lifestyles, she loves refinishing old furniture and decorating. Christine and her husband Joe will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary this year.
Johanna was born and raised in New Jersey and currently lives in Bethlehem with her daughter Giselle. In her free time, Johanna loves to bowl, watch football and soccer, cooking and catch a good movie with her friends and family.
Rhonda joined Fabey Dental in 2013 with over 34 years experience. Rhonda loves getting to know our patients, and she takes great pride in making sure that each patient has the best dental experience possible.
Rhonda is the proud mom of two amazing children, Olivia and Jack. When Rhonda is not at work, she loves spending time with her family, planning vacations, catching a movie and reading are some of her many interests.
Christie has been with our Fabey Dental Family 3 years. Previously a dental assistant, she furthered her career and graduated the Dental Hygiene program at Northampton Community College. She is passionate about patient care and education. Born and raised in New Jersey, she currently resides in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania with her husband, 2 year old daughter and 3 dogs.
Alice has been a dental hygienist for 26 years. She also maintains her Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner License. She enjoys art, music of all genres, travel, architecture, sports, animals, and festivals.
Nicole has been practicing dentistry since 1994. She started out as a dental assistant before completing the NCC dental hygiene program in 2000. She is an active academy member of the Lehigh Valley Hygiene Association and was vice president in 2001.
Jess joined Fabey Dental in 2012 after attending the Dental Assistant program. Since being with Fabey Dental, Jess has grown to a valuable part of the patients success with achieving their dental goals. She has been the Team Leader for the Dental Assistant department and making sure that all the team members are just as successfulwith their patients.
Gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss. Gum disease has two primary stages. If diagnosed and treated in the first stage, the condition can be reversed and tooth loss can usually be prevented. In order to prevent gum disease,practice good oral hygiene and visit your dentist for cleanings and check-ups twice a year.
This stage only affects the soft tissue of the gums, and the patient may not experience any discomfort. Although the symptoms may be very mild, it is important to diagnose gum disease in this early stage before it progresses to periodontitis.
Periodontitis is the name for more advanced periodontal disease and if permitted to progress to this point, not only the gums are affected but the bone structures supporting the teeth will be compromised.
A build-up of bacteria causes Gingivitis. In its early stages, inflammation around the gums is observable, with gum tissues appearing red and swollen. Gums that are easily irritated or that bleed during tooth brushing indicate the presence of Gingivitis. Removal of the plaque buildup is necessary to prevent the development of gum disease.
As the gums become more inflamed, they start to pull away from the teeth, forming spaces known as periodontal pockets. Food, bacteria, and plaque begin to collect in the pockets, leading to infection. The surrounding bone becomes damaged both by bacterial toxins and by the immune systemsresponse to infection.
Dr. Albano Zenelaj grew up in Philadelphia, PA. After high school, he went on to study at Temple University where he completed a Bachelor degree in Biochemistry. He then furthered his educationat Temple University where he graduated with his Doctorate of Dental Medicine in 2016.
He chose dentistry because he strongly believes that oral health care has a tremendous impact in our overall general health. Immediately following graduation he completed a 1-year General practice residency at St. Lukes Dental Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. He joined Fabey Dental in July of 2017.
He believes in providing quality dental care in a relaxing and professional atmosphere and treating all the patients like he would treat his family. When he is not doing dentistry he enjoys fishing, playing soccer and spending time with his wife and parents.