Regardless of what has brought you to our office the first impressions you get will be made by my devoted staff. They are the what makes us tick and I am extremely confident that you will be warmly received and impressed by their efficiency.
Judy graduated from Guilderland High School and Hudson Valley Community College and has been in the field of dentistry since 1977. She has a quick wit and has been a wonderful addition to our staff since 2008. Judy enjoys reading, quilting and scrap booking, but her passion is agility training her Border Collies. She and her husband Nick reside in Rotterdam, N.Y.
Donna has worked in the field of dentistry since 1972 as as a hygienist since 1975. She has been at our office since 2004. Donnas gentle demeanor immediately puts patients at ease and makes her a natural for what she does best, helping patients achieve good oral health. She also has a keen interest in oral pathology. Donna graduated from Guilderland High School and received her associates degree from Hudson Valley Community College. She enjoys yoga, gardening, cooking, quilting and her dogs Lucy (Boxer mix) and Jenny (Chinook). She and her husband Kent have three grown daughters, Samantha, Alissa, and Erica. They are also blessed with five grandchildren, Shea, Xander, Zeke, Ava, and Halley.
Debbie is the voice you hear when contacting us, and the smiling face that greets you when entering our office. She graduated from Mohanasen High School in Rotterdam, NY and bagan as an assistant, then moved on to the business end of our practice. Debbie has been with us since 1990. Debbie is truly a jack of all trades, managing many of the unseen but critical duties in the office in addition to running the front desk. She can even be seen in the treatment room assisting from time to time. Debbie and her husband Douglas reside in Schenectady, and have two children Douglas and Remi. Debbies hobbies include reading, knitting, hiking and baking.
Suzanne grew up in Hopewell Junction, NY and graduated from John Jay High School. She earned her first associates degree from Dutchess Community College, and worked as a dental assistant for five years before returning to earn a second associates degree at Orange County Community College and becoming a dental hygienist. She has been working as a dental hygienist in our office since 1989. Suzannes bubbly personality is infectious and she has garnered a long list of devoted patients in her years with our office. She and her husband John have two grown daughters; Shannon is a health care consultant and Megan is an occupational therapist. Suzanne and her husband enjoy hiking with their Australian shepherds Koda and Nicki, and relaxing on family beach vacations.
Dr. Jennifer Kluth grew up in California, and lived in Japan for many years before going to dental school. She graduated with a B.S. in Bioengineering from the University of California, San Diego and worked at a steel company in Japan which made precision dental attachments prior to going to dental school. Since graduating from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2007, she has been honored to provide care in the Hudson Valley and the Capital Region. She most recently worked as an associate in Ballston Spa for the last 8 years. Throughout her years as a dentist, she has always believed in taking the time necessary to explain all treatments and answer any questions the patients may have. Patient comfort and quality care are key priorities for Dr. Kluth during every visit.
Dr. Kluth is committed to continuing the personalized and detail-oriented care that Dr. Gold and his father before him provided to their patients. Dr. Kluth is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association and the Fourth District Dental Society, and is the co-editor of the Fourth District Dental Society newsletter. She believes in supporting organized dentistry and enjoys getting to know her dental colleagues. She is also an active participant in Spear Education and Clinical Mastery Series continuing education groups.