Our Staff
Debbie Graffeo – Office Manager and Billing and Financial Coordinator
Debbie has over 40 years experience in the dental field and has been a member of our team since 1982. She graduated from the Dental Assisting Program at BU School of Graduate Dentistry in 1974. She will be able to help you navigate any insurance issues and assist you in applying for financing. She is certified in CPR, CEREC Integration, Radiology and Dental Assisting and is our HIPAA Compliance Officer.
Leanne Pothier – Registered Dental Hygienist
Leanne has been a member of our team since 1995. She is a graduate of Middlesex Community College and is licensed in Administrator of Local Anesthesia. She is also certified in CPR, Radiology, OSHA Infection Control and HIPAA Compliancy. Leanne specializes in periodontal treatment and maintenance. She loves to interact with her patients and will make you feel very comfortable in her chair.
Trisha Caruso – Registered Dental Hygienist
Trisha brings with her over 20 years experience. She received her degree in dental hygiene from Mount Ida College in 2007. She also holds her license to administer local anesthesia. Prior to pursuing a career in dental hygiene, Trisha was a graduate of the Northern Essex Community College dental assisting program. She enjoyed her years as a dental assistant and continues to remain current with her Dental Assisting National Board certification. Trisha is passionate about continuing education and is an active member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association. Trisha has a calm and comforting chairside manner and enjoys getting to know her patients and their needs individually. She is passionate about patient education and helping people understand the importance of their oral health.
Jayleen Maldonado – Registered Dental Hygienist
Jayleen is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene. She is continuing her studies at MCPHS and working towards getting a Master’s Degree in Public Health. When not working or studying, Jayleen likes to spend time with her family and friends.
Liza Bathurst – Registered Dental Hygienist
Liza is a graduate of Middlesex Community College and is licensed Administrator of Local Anesthesia. She enjoys providing patient care and education with a gentle yet effective approach. When not in the dental office, she can be found watching murder mysteries, enjoying the outdoors or traveling to new places.
Ashley Zukowski – Certified Dental Assistant
Ashley is a Certified Dental Assistant who graduated in 2014 from Porter and Chester Institute. She is DANB certified in Radiation Health and Safety, DANB certified in Infection Control and a CPR Healthcare provider. Ashley joined our team in 2016 and is a very positive addition to our practice. She is well organized, very professional and extremely compassionate and caring to all our patients.
Laura Hernandez-Restrepo – Dental Assistant
Laura graduated from the dental assistant program at North Shore Community College in 2014 and is certified in Radiology, CPR, OSHA infection Control and HIPPA compliancy. She has a passion for dental assisting, and making sure patients have a positive experience every visit. Laura enjoys meeting new people on a daily basis and caring for their needs. She is fluent in Spanish and loves to be friendly, will go above and beyond in making sure you are comfortable throughout your experience at Boschetti Dental. In her free time, Laura’s favorite thing to do is spend time with family and friends and would love to travel as much as she could.
Andrea Hrabec – Dental Assistant
Andrea is a new member of our team. She is bilingual in Spanish and English and a graduate of North Shore Community College in 2018. She is certified in Radiology from Tufts University and also certified in CPR, OSHA infection Control and HIPPA compliancy. Andrea is very professional with a positive and upbeat attitude in all aspects. Her passion for dentistry is evident, she strives to provide the best dental care possible to all the patients.
Maria Muniz – Dental Assistant
Maria has been a dental assistant since 2017 after receiving her certificate from North Shore Community College and radiology certification from Boston University. Maria is continuing her education in Health Sciences and Nuclear Medicine. In her free time, she loves traveling and doing outdoor activities with her family. Maria loves being a dental assistant and meeting new patients every day!
Melissa Nunez Alas – Dental Assistant
Melissa completed her dental assisting program at Boston Career Institute in 2022. Although fairly new to the field, she has a passion for helping others and has an eagerness to learn more. On her free time, Melissa likes to travel with her daughter.
Samantha Spicer Coffey – Front Desk/Administrative
Samantha is the newest addition to our team. She grew up in Winthrop and has been in the dental field for over 10 years. She can help answer any questions or concerns regarding your dental insurance and your treatment plan. Samantha is certified in CPR. In her free time, she enjoys being with her family, traveling and going to the beach.