Dentists

Dr. Rich Dr. Rich
Dentist

Hometown: Saratoga Lake, NY!

The first job I ever had: Lawncare.... a weed wacking specialist 🙂

Why did you decide on a Dental Field? My grandfather, aunt, uncle and father were all dentists. I loved visiting the Schenectady office growing up and saw the impact that dentistry can have on patients’ lives!

Hobbies and Interests: Being a cool dad, photography, skiing and playing bass guitar

What is something people don’t know about you? Played bass in a band throughout high school, college and into dental school

What is your favorite food? My mom’s homemade macaroni and sauce

Dr. Vera Dr. Vera
Dentist

Hometown: Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine and now Saratoga Springs, NY!

The first job I ever had: Farming strawberries

Why did you decide on a Dental Field? After sustaining a big dental trauma as a child, and having received great dental care, I decided to become a Dentist. This decision occurred at age 9 when I realized how important dentistry is for health, function and for confidence.

Hobbies and Interests: Spending time with our kids, playing tennis, always growing, learning and creating : )

What is something people don’t know about you? I was a ball girl at U.S. Open and met many professional Tennis players.

What is your favorite food? Everything, as long as it is not spicy!

Dr. Lina Dr. Lina
Associate Dentist

Hometown: Endicott, NY

The first job I ever had: I worked as a Martial Arts Instructor

Why did you decide on a Dental Field? I have always been artistic since childhood and I knew I wanted to do something in healthcare and help people…dentistry was the perfect fit!

Hobbies and Interests: Dancing, creating art, reading, traveling around the world 

What is something people don’t know about you? I am a third-degree black belt

What is your favorite food? Too many good foods to pick a favorite…but I love anything spicy!