Jessica Pelotte, Executive Director
Where are you from? Sidney What do you like to do outside of the office? Traveling, being at my camp, enjoying the outdoors and spending time with friends, family & pets. What do you like about dentistry? Meeting so many people and the wonderful life changing stories. What is the most inspiring part of your job? Serving the community and being able to help so many needs. |
Dr. Jean Lee
What do you like to do outside of the office? Spending time with family and friends and my dog & cat. What do you like about dentistry? I like that it’s intellectually challenging and detail oriented, but also hands-on and rewarding. There is constant problem-solving while also helping people in a meaningful way. What is the most inspiring part of your job? Making a difference in patients’ lives – relieving pain, restoring function and health. I also value the long-term relationships we build with patients over time. |
Dr. James Wrobel
What do you like to do outside of the office? Spending time with my kids, board games, reading & playing video games. What do you like about dentistry? I enjoy getting people out of tooth pain. What is the most inspiring part of your job? Finishing a patient’s treatment plan and getting them back on track. |
Dr. Katherine King
What do you like to do outside of the office? I enjoy spending time outside, reading, crafting, baking and hanging out with my dog Cooper. What do you like about dentistry? I like combining medicine and art to help people in pain and allow them to feel confident in their smile. What is the most inspiring part of your job? I am inspired most by patients who initially present with dental anxiety and bravely entrust us to provide care. Being able to help these patients is especially rewarding! |
Brooklynn
What do you like to do outside of the office? Paint ceramics, go to the movies, take road trips, drink matcha. What do you like about dentistry? I like that I have variety in my daily schedule & get to help patients in need. What is the most inspiring part of your job? Getting to talk with others about dental therapists. |
Theresa
Where are you from? Oakland What do you like to do outside of the office? Outside of work I enjoy making stained glass, spending time with my daughter and working on house projects. When the weather is warm, I love relaxing on my porch or by my back yard firepit. I also love traveling and searching for antiques. What do you like about dentistry? What I enjoy most about dentistry is encouraging patients to make positive changes and reinforce good habits. What is the most inspiring part of your job? The most inspiring part of my job is improving someone’s confidence when they leave the office. |
Melinda
What do you like to do outside of the office? Outside the office, I’m usually cleaning or organizing something – it’s weirdly relaxing for me. I love puzzles, psychological thrillers and spending time with my family. What do you like about dentistry? I like helping people feel al little more at ease. Dentistry can be stressful, so I like being the calm part of someone’s day! What is the most inspiring part of your job? I love when someone comes in nervous and you can literally see them relax. Helping people feel okay is the part that sticks with me. |
MaryAnn
What do you like to do outside of the office? Gardening, quilting, my pets & walking are my hobbies outside of work. What do you like about dentistry? Meeting so many great patients! I love getting to know my patients and working with them to improve their oral health. What is the most inspiring part of your job? I love helping patients conquer their fear of dentistry and I am happy for them when they improve their dental health. |
Melissa
Where are you from? New Hampshire, but live in Fairfield. What do you like to do outside of the office? I enjoy spending time with my husband, family, and friends, I love outdoor adventures with my dog, camping, hiking, and family game nights. I’m very crafty and I love gardening. What do you like about dentistry? Being able to help restore people’s teeth and getting them out of pain and back on track. What is the most inspiring part of your job? To help give people back their confidence by fixing their smile. |
Maddy
What do you like to do outside of the office? When not at the office I enjoy spending time with family & friends, and enjoying the outdoor activities Maine has to offer. What do you like about dentistry? The ability to help fix smiles, educating the younger generation about good oral health, and providing care for the community. What is the most inspiring part of your job? Teaching the community about good oral hygiene & being the person that helps patients through the hard parts and being the friendly face that they see. |
Olivia
What do you like to do outside of the office? I enjoy spending time with my family and being outdoors whenever the weather cooperates. What do you like about dentistry? I like that dentistry is a mix of healthcare and personal connection. What is the most inspiring part of your job? The most inspiring part is seeing the difference a positive experience can make for someone. Especially when they come in nervous and leave smiling. |
Emma
What do you like to do outside of the office? Being friendly with friends and family! What do you like about dentistry? All of the different things there are to learn! I also enjoy the impact my team makes on the people that come in! What is the most inspiring part of your job? The people I work with inspire me the most! Being able to make patients feel welcome and help them when needed, and them leaving our office happy! |
Jennelle
What do you like to do outside of the office? I’m an active community autism advocate & a mother who loves spending time with her two teenage children. I also enjoy playing the flute and attending concerts. What do you like about dentistry? I love helping patients with anxiety by being creative with resolutions. I enjoy being an active part of seeing patients gain confidence w/ both dental care & oral care. What is the most inspiring part of your job? The community. |
Abigail
What do you like to do outside of the office? Working on training with my dog, being with family, trying out new restaurants and foods, and working with my tattoo artists. What do you like about dentistry? I like helping our staff prepare to see patients and helping anywhere I’m needed, and also helping the community. What is the most inspiring part of your job? Making a difference within the office. |
Janice
What do you like to do outside of the office? I spend my time away from work with my family and numerous pets. I enjoy gardening and doing projects around my home. What do you like about dentistry? I have always enjoyed seeing patients achieve their oral health goals. What is the most inspiring part of your job? The ability to bring affordable oral health and emergency care to the deserving central Maine residents is what has always inspired me at Waterville Community Dental Center. |
Darlene
What do you like to do outside of the office? Travel and spend times with my friends & family. What do you like about dentistry? I like tha dentistry changes people’s smiles and outlook when they are not worried about pain & broken teeth. What is the most inspiring part of your job? Serving the community and knowing each day is worth it helping those in pain. |
Pam
What do you like to do outside of the office? Love to go to Sugarloaf where my family has a camp and enjoy the outside! Hanging out with family & friends and seeing concerts. What do you like about dentistry? There’s always something new to learn. It keeps us on our toes! What is the most inspiring part of your job? I love this crew! Wonderful teammates and we love to see our patients! |
Liv
What do you like to do outside of the office? I like to garden and explore Maine with my partner and dog, and go to concerts with my friends. What do you like about dentistry? Teeth are cool! Dental and Oral Health is the foundation of full health system in humans and I love learning about how it is all connected. What is the most inspiring part of your job? Helping families establish healthy oral hygiene habits and seeing them develop over time. |