Patricia was born in Portugal before moving to the states and being raised in New England. She now resides in Merrimack, with her husband, adorable toddler, and her pit/lab mix named Odin. She speaks three languages including English, Portuguese, and Spanish which is a huge asset to our multilingual patients! At age seventeen Patricia already knew dental hygiene was her calling. She achieved her Associates in Dental Hygiene from NHTI and then went on to get her Bachelors in Dental Hygiene at Vermont Technical College while working full time as a hygienist. Patricia’s warm personality and calm demeanor allows her to easily connect to her patients and ultimately help each and every one achieve a healthy smile. During her free time Patricia loves to read, spend time with friends, and go hiking with her family.

Rachel has always lived in New Hampshire and joined the Dovetail team in 2020. She spent her high school years and undergraduate summers working as a dental assistant while earning her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science from UNH, and then went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene from Forsyth at MCPHS University.

Rachel truly loves getting to know her patients and building long-lasting relationships with them. She believes trust is at the heart of great patient care and strives to make everyone who sits in her chair feel comfortable, heard, and genuinely cared for. She especially enjoys working with pediatric patients and helping them develop positive experiences and confidence at the dentist from a young age.

Outside of Dovetail, she loves spending time with her husband, young kids, family, and friends (especially when there’s music playing and memories being made). She enjoys baking, gardening, and reading, and you’ll almost always find her with her camera in hand, capturing the little moments along the way. Rachel also helps lead Dovetail’s social media and outreach efforts, combining her love of connecting with people with her love of capturing and sharing the moments that make the Dovetail community so special.

Ashley was born and raised in South Shore Massachusetts. She moved up to New Hampshire in 2016 to pursue her degree in Dental Hygiene and graduated from NHTI in Concord. Her goal as a hygienist is to provide the best care while making sure her patients are comfortable. In her free time, Ashley enjoys kayaking and boating on Lake Winnipesaukee in the summer and skiing in the winter. Ashley lives in the Manchester/Hooksett area with her husband and 2 corgis.

Darlene is a passionate dental hygienist with a strong foundation in dental administration and assisting. Her journey in the dental field began at the front desk which was the springboard leading her to attain a dental assisting license while simultaneously attending Dental Hygiene School. In 2019, she earned her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from Mount Wachusett Community College. Since then, she has continued to fuel her passion for oral health by nurturing her enthusiasm to stay current with the latest technology in dentistry. In 2020, she attained her Soft Tissue Laser Certification from the World Clinical Laser Institute, further enhancing her skills and bringing advanced techniques to patient care. Darlene is dedicated to creating an environment where patients feel at ease and genuinely cared for, leaving them with positive experiences that linger beyond their time in the dental chair. In her free time, she cherishes moments with family and friends and loves staying active and embracing the beauty of southern New Hampshire. Darlene is excited to bring her skills and commitment to excellence to Dovetail Dental, where she looks forward to contributing to the vibrant dental community.

Chelsea has been a Dental Hygienist for eleven years and is excited to continue her passion here at Dovetail. She loves helping her patients to be as comfortable as possible in the chair while simultaneously helping them to achieve optimum oral health. Chelsea is driven and optimistic and does everything in her power to set her patients up for success. In her free time you’ll find her chasing her two young daughters, 3-year-old Ryleigh and 1-year-old Ava, or finding her inner happy place at a hot yoga class. Along with her husband, she’d choose to be at the beach any warm day with a book in hand, or spending the weekends camping.

Hayden is one of our incredible Dental Hygienists. She was born in Virginia and spent her childhood between Virginia and Louisiana before moving to New Hampshire at 15. She grew up with two siblings; one is her twin, and the other is two years older.
Her interest in dentistry started close to home. Hayden’s grandmother, Ann, was a dental hygienist and a big part of what inspired her to eventually go back to school for hygiene. Hayden first worked as a dental assistant and continued assisting while starting the Dental Hygiene program at NHTI, giving her experience on both sides of patient care.
Outside of work, Hayden is happiest when she’s outside with her partner, Zack. Rock climbing, hiking, camping, slacklining; if it gets them outdoors, she’s usually up for it. She also loves photography and making art and has always had a creative side.
At home, Hayden has two rescue cats, Mac and Stella, who she adopted in 2021 and who have been part of the family ever since.

Although, Claudia retired in December 2018, she is our go-to when someone needs time off. She loves seeing familiar faces when she is covering and our patients enjoy her guest-appearances. If you don't know Claudia, she grew up in Nashua, NH,  graduated from Forsyth Dental in Boston, and then started her career in Nashua, NH. She moved to the San Francisco area shortly after and practiced in California for 14 years. Moving her family to New Hampshire in the 80’s allowed Claudia to practice in Amherst throughout the rest of her career. She was active in the schools and the community when her daughters were growing up and now spends as much time with her grandchildren as she can.