Office Manager

We are excited to have Trisha , who has 20 years of experience in dental office administration, join our team. Previously, she worked with Dr. Makarita for six years, before moving to Virginia Beach, where she worked for eight years as a financial manager for a large group dental practice. Now that she is back in Northern Virginia, we are very fortunate to have her join our team in South Riding. Trisha is the smiling face you will see as you enter our office. She is not only an asset to us, but we want her to be an asset to you too! Please feel free to call her with any questions or concerns you may have,and you will find her very friendly and helpful.

"I am very happy to join these extremely qualified dentists here in South Riding. They have a combined experience of over 48 years in the dental field, and I have witnessed and personally experienced firsthand the quality of their dentistry. They are true artists who have a genuine commitment to providing their patients the highest level of dental care available today in modern dentistry. They always strive to remain abreast of the latest in dental procedures and technology, by attending countless hours of continuing education annually. Their credentials speak for themselves, and I truly believe their presence here in South Riding is great for our community!"

Hygenist

Nancy entered the dental field at the age of 15 years as a dental assistant. She developed a deep passion for the field of dentistry, especially dental hygiene. At 20 year old, she graduated from Temple University School of Dental Hygiene with an Associate’s. In 1984, she graduated from West Chester University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene Public Health and began practicing dental hygiene as well as accepting a teaching position at Temple University School of Dental Hygiene. In 1985, she traveled to Switzerland to practice dental hygiene in the Emmental for three years. Upon her return to the United States in 1988, she settled into private practice as well as a part time clinical position at Harrisburg Area Community College.

In the early ‘90’s, Nancy started an international dental hygiene placement agency and placed over 300 American and Canadian Dental Hygienists in European dental practices, including the countries of Switzerland, Germany, Holland and Austria. During the late ’90’s, Nancy began research to develop a post-graduate course that would be taught across the United states for the next 12 years at such venues as University of Pennsylvania and University of Pittsburgh, as well as numerous private practice settings.

Currently, Nancy practices dental hygiene at Galleria Dental Aesthetics while raising 3 teenage sons with her husband of 17 years, Mark.

Hygenist

Office Coordinator