Dr. Swingle is honored to have the finest staff there is. Our staff is dedicated, thorough, sincere, conscientious and friendly. We have long term employees who cross-train to better serve our patients and give you the best care possible with an exceptionally clean and highly organized facility. Most of our staff are X-ray, CPR and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) certified.

You will meet the following members of our team when you visit our office:


(left to right) Rachel - Diane - Dr. Swingle - Joy - Theresa - Donna

 

Rachel
Registered Dental Assistant
 

Rachel has been working with Dr. Swingle for 3 years.  She attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and is a Registered Dental Assistant, passing 3 state licensing exams to attain this qualification.  Additionally, she is CPR-trained and AED-certified.

Our patients appreciate Rachel's warm and accommodating personality as well as her vast knowledge regarding our patients' dental health needs.. She is familiar with Dr. Swingle's procedures, and she works seamlessly with Dr. Swingle in giving our patients the great care that they deserve. Rachel resides in Clark and enjoys spending time with her closest friends. Her passions include art, dancing, animals, going to the beach and fitness.

 

Diane
Office Manager
 

Diane works closely with Dr. Swingle on many projects to help the office reach its full potential. She is also found at the front desk greeting and scheduling patients. She joined Dr. Swingle's practice a year after its inception and enjoys getting to know our patients and their families on a personal level.

Diane is one of the founders of her Dental Office Managers Study Group, which meets bimonthly. A Westfield native, Diane is married and has two children.  Interests outside of work include spending time with her family, friends and her two dogs.  She also enjoys exercising, gardening and the Jersey Shore.

 

Joy
Hygiene Assistant

 

Joy is a New Jersey licensed dental radiographer and began working with Dr. Swingle in 2005.  She has a liberal arts degree and regularly attends continuing education classes at the College of Medicine and Dentistry.  Joy has lived in Cranford for the past 21 years and is married with two children.  She is involved in local church activities as well as acting as co-president of the Cranford Junior Woman’s Club.

 

Theresa
Dental Assistant

 

Dr. Swingle's daughter, Theresa, is CPR-trained and AED-certified. She worked in our office part-time for 5 years before joining us as a full time employee.  You will find Theresa at the front desk and also lending a hand in the treatment and laboratory areas. Theresa has excellent computer skills and has helped implement our electronic office.

 

Donna
Registered Dental Hygienist
 

Donna has been with Dr. Swingle's practice since its inception. Known for her thorough and gentle touch, many of our patients say they have never had their teeth cleaned so well. Donna received an Associate of Science degree from Union County College. CPR and AED certified, Donna is our OSHA leader at our frequent infection control meetings and seminars. Donna continues to exceed her annual dental hygiene continuing education requirements. She enjoys retreating to the Poconos most weekends with her husband and German Shorthaired Pointer "Ouija."

 

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