Education: BS Health Management, UNH; Associates Degree Dental Hygiene, NH Tech Institute

I am a certified dental assistant as well as a hygienist. I first began working in dentistry in 1979, and in 1988 I was licensed to practice dental hygiene. Dentistry has changed a lot since I began in this field. Much to my delight it has become more and more prevention oriented. Dr. Hirschfeld is very interested in this aspect of dentistry which I think is so beneficial to our patients.

I went into the dental field because I wanted to do something in the health field where I could have a positive impact on my patients' health. I enjoy interacting with people and getting to know them as individuals. I've learned a lot from my patients! I especially enjoy relating to children and we have a lot of them in our dental practice.

When I am not at the office, I enjoy reading, painting, and hiking with my husband Crawford and our two dogs, Jenny and Scout.