Tara Halstead RDH

Tara graduated with highest honors from Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists in 1995. Thirteen years of experience as a periodontal co-therapist, and is certified in digital radiography and CPR for health care providers. In 2008, Tara became one of the few hygienists in the state to become certified in local anesthesia. She is the current treasurer for the North Shore Dental Hygienists Association where she networks with other hygienists from all over the state. Tara was voted HYGIENIST OF THE YEAR by NSDHA in 2006.

Tara currently lives in Hamilton, MA with her husband and two young children.

“Working at Hamilton Dentistry where the whole team has the same goal of providing the patient with the best and most comprehensive treatment, the newest technology, and the most caring atmosphere has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.”

Robyn B. Smith RDH

Robyn graduated from Lynn Vocational Technical Institute in 1997 with a degree in Health Technology. While attending Middlesex Community College, she received her associates degree in 1999 in Health Careers, associates degree in Dental Hygiene in 2002, and became one of the first hygienists to become local anesthesia certified in 2005. She is also CPR certified. Robyn has 13 years of dental experience including assisting and dental hygiene for 6 years.

“Dr Laura and Dr Charles Vorrias are very knowledgeable, confident and well respected in the community. What impresses me the most about them is their willingness to treat people as a whole and to educate them on their dental and general health. I am very proud to be a member of the Hamilton Dentistry team”

Wendy Kokos RDH

Wendy received her dental assisting certification from Northern Essex Community College in 1993 and Associates degree in Dental Hygiene from Middlesex Community College in 1998. She has been a practicing registered Hygienist for 10 years, and is also CPR certified for Health care providers. In 2008, Wendy was one of a select few to receive her certification to administer local anesthesia.

“Working at Hamilton Dentistry for the past 8 years has been such a rewarding experience for me. Everyday I work next to such professionals from the dentist to the staff members. We work as a team to provide the best dental experience for the patient. Every patient is treated as though they are family and I feel that is what sets us apart from other dental offices.”

Melissa Goodwin RDH

Melissa graduated from Hamilton Wenham Regional High school in 1986, was a psychology major at Westfield State College and graduated with honors from the Dental Hygiene program at Middlesex Community College in 1992. Melissa received a Clinical Excellence Award in 1992. Melissa has 22 years of experience in the dental field, 16 years as a dental hygienist and is CPR certified.

“What brought me to Hamilton Dentistry was the search for a patient oriented practice that truly cares about the patient and what has kept me here is the continued high level professional atmosphere. The team work is incredible and it gives me so much joy to be able to care for the people in my community.”