Meet the Team
Our dental team is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the area. We work hard to make sure that your visit runs as smooth as possible and that you receive the utmost in care. We truly enjoy seeing a smile on your face as you leave our office. Please read on to learn more about our amazing team!
Anna Connor - Office Manager
Anna has been in the dental healthcare profession for fourteen years. She has been here with Pioneer Valley Dental Arts for eight years.
Renee Stokowski - Patient Coordinator
Renee has been in the dental field for six years and with us for two years. When not working she enjoys the art of hand painting ceramic tiles.
Bonnie Melcher - Patient Coordinator
Bonnie has been in the dental profession as a chairside assistant and administrator for twenty-eight years and has been at Pioneer Valley Dental Arts for three years. When not working she enjoys traveling and spending time with her two daughters and husband.
Kathleen Couceiro, RDH - Dental Hygienist
Kathleen received her registered Dental Hygiene Degree from Springfield Technical Community College in 1983. She has been a registered Hygienist for twenty-one years and has been with Pioneer Valley Dental Arts for eight years. She has two children and resides in East Longmeadow. She is an avid Red Sox fan, enjoys Maine and the beach.
Dawn Cantin CDA, RDH - Dental Hygienist
Dawn has been working in the dental field since 1980. She started as a dental assistant shortly after she obtained her certification. She is married and has two children and stayed at home to raise them, but continued her education at STCC to obtain her Dental Hygiene degree. She graduated with honors and is a member of the Hygiene Honor Society. She has volunteered at various functions promoting dentistry for children. She has been with Pioneer Valley Dental Arts for four years. She enjoys gardening, loves hiking, reading novels, needle work and being with her family.
Sandy Lampron, CDA - Dental Assistant
Sandy has been in the dental assisting field for twenty- three years and with the Pioneer Valley Dental Arts for eight years. Sandy has received advanced training/certification in Orthodontic chairside assisting through the International Association of Orthodontics. In 1995, Sandy completed the necessary requirements and exams to receive her certification in Dental Assisting. She is an avid walker, enjoys stenciling, decorating and working in the yard.
Laura Johnson, CDA - Dental Assistant
Laura received her Associates degree from Mount Ida College in Newton, Ma in 1982. She has been in the dental assisting field for twenty-four years, twenty-two of those years she has been a certified dental assistant. Laura is married with two sons. She enjoys cooking and skiing with her family.
Yana Rokhkind, DA - Dental Assistant
Yana has been a dental assistant for ten years and with this practice for three years. Yana is originally from Russia, she now lives in East Longmeadow with her husband and two children. She spends many hours outside the office with her daughter who is a professional figure skater. She enjoys cooking in her free time.
Stefanie Dunn, DA - Dental Assistant
Stefanie joined the Pioneer Valley Dental Arts team two years ago after completing a year of assistant training at Porter and Chester Institute. She moved to the area several years ago with her husband. Stefanie has been active in the community by promoting dental health through various schools. She loves camping and the outdoors and hopes to start a family soon.
