When you walk into Nashoba Valley Dental, you will be greeted with a warm welcome by one of our incredible staff members. We have a lot of energy and genuine excitement for helping people love their teeth! From our dental assistants to our hygienists and administrative specialists, we all share a common goal of making our patients feel comfortable and well-served. With a motivating outlook and desire to change the industry with the best in technology, each member of our team follows the lead of Dr. Annese and puts the patients first, making sure they always understand their dental needs and treatment options.

Christina was born and raised here in Massachusetts , a proud New Englander through and through. She got her first job in the hospitality industry at age 16 and stayed in it through college , well into her young adult life. 2 years ago when Christina found out she was expecting her first child, she decided to make a change in her career that would still enable her to be of hospitabile service to others while allowing her the space she needed to start a family. Christina got an opportunity to work in the dental field and quickly fell in love. Christina's favorite part about working at Nashoba Valley Dental is being able to guide the patients through their concerns, bringing ease and clarity to the world of dentistry and insurance. As a patient coordinator, It is her goal to make sure each and every patient feels heard, seen and understood, from the moment they call into the office. The staff makes it so easy for Christina to continue to learn and reach her goals! Christina is also a 200 RYT yoga instructor so you can find her teaching class while not at work, or with her husband and daughter exploring the scenic New England trails!

Lisa has 10 years experience as a Dental Hygienist after graduating from Mount Wachusett Community College. Her love of the dental field came from her grandfather, a retired dentist from Winthrop. She is passionate about providing patients with quality care, and educating them about genuine long term oral health maintenance!

Lisa and her husband Josh have two young boys, Colton and Beckett. In her free time, she enjoys spending it with family and going on outdoor adventures. Some of her other interests include camping, hiking, travel, dining out, and showing her dogs.

Leanne joined the Team at Nashoba Valley Dental in 2019. She has worked in the dental field for over 12 years. A graduate of MWCCs dental hygiene program, she also has an extensive background in dental office administration, insurance and billing. Quick to build relationships with her patients, she sets them at ease and is driven to provide them with the best possible care.

Leanne takes particular pride in sharing her love for dental hygiene, educating her patients, and answering their questions to support their dental health. Born in Arlington, MA, Leanne is a longtime Townsend resident, a graduate of NMRHS and is a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Leanne has two children and enjoys hiking, running, and gardening.

Born in Illinois and raised in Natick, Massachusetts, Kendall now lives in New Ipswich, New Hampshire. Kendalls passion for dentistry sprouted at a young age as her aunt was a dental hygienist. The passion grew as she spent much of her time at the Orthodontist as an adolescent (and liked it!). Since graduating from MCPHS, Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene in May 2017, Kendall has practiced in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Her favorite part about working here is her patients and team members. Every day brings something new, exciting, and fun. When Kendall is not at the office, she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and two dogs, going on hikes, and vacationing to Maine.

Celia has been a certified dental assistant for 10 years. She came to the office as a patient first and grew to love the field, starting at the front desk and then on to school for dental assisting. One of the many things she enjoys about her job is helping patients to achieve the ability to smile with confidence. Smile and the world smiles with you. She hopes to ease patients of their dental fears and have them leaving the office feeling better than when they came in. In her spare time Celia enjoys the beach, traveling, music, and reading as well as spending time with friends and family, especially her husband and two step children, and her three rescue dogs.

Ann has worked in the front office at this location for nine years, first as a receptionist and now as the office manager. One of her favorite things about working in dentistry is getting to know the patients and seeing their smile transformations from beginning to end. In her spare time, Ann enjoys planning vacations, shopping at Target, and, most of all, spending time with her husband and young daughter.

As a dental assistant, Jena makes patients smile with a light-hearted sense of humor, making their time in the office comfortable and enjoyable. She started working in the dental field in 2007 and has grown with the career ever since. She has experience in both clinical and business aspects of dentistry and is fortunate enough to love her line of work. Some of her most memorable experiences are dental volunteer trips to third world countries. Through these experiences she has learned to further appreciate her life and career, finding it rewarding and awakening. In her free time she enjoys going to her families home in Canada and boating on Lake Winnipesaukee with family and friends.

Kelley has 24 years of experience in clinical dental hygiene practice. She obtained a Bachelors Degree in Dental Hygiene from Northeastern University in 1994 and a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Dental Hygiene Science from The Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists in Boston, MA in 1995. She is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Dental Hygiene Education from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston, MA.

Kelley has vast experience and knowledge in all aspects of dental hygiene practice with a special concentration in preventive dental hygiene care and non-surgical periodontal therapy. In addition to her clinical practice, Kelley is an adjunct clinical Dental Hygiene Instructor at Mt. Wachusett Community College.