About Our Staff

Lauren – Office Manager & Administrator
My name is Lauren. I am the office manager here at Nature’s Dental.
It has been my pleasure to work with Dr. Olga since 2018. I have been in the dental field since 1996 and have worked in all aspects from patient care to administration. I have worked for several specialty practices such as, periodontics, prosthodontics TMJ, endodontics, and general dental – now to holistic and biomimetic.
My main goal is to make sure that you have the best experience at Nature’s Dental, starting with your first phone call. I will be sure to answer any and all of your questions from treatment to financials. If there is anything I can do to make your visit more enjoyable, please do not hesitate to let me know.
In a personal note, I have been happily married since 2004. I have 2 sons and 1 daughter. In my free time, I love to cook, shop and most of all spend time with my family.

Sofia – Registered Dental Hygienist
As a Registered Dental Hygienist with 30 years of clinical experience and a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, I am a firm believer in treating and healing the whole person physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In my clinical background, I have spent over 25 years in private practice working alongside a top Periodontal Specialist and through my extensive knowledge and training, I have developed a conservative proactive approach and a deep understanding and ability to help and treat successfully patients with Gum Disease.
I take pride in providing a high standard of care with compassionate, gentle, and thorough clinical treatments and place great emphasis on Oral Health Education. Ultimately I strive to meet all of our patient’s needs and concerns. Fate has brought me to this wonderful practice where I share the same philosophy and approach with my colleagues and together we can achieve the ultimate goal which is to help patients preserve their natural teeth for life. When I am not busy worrying about saving teeth I enjoy being a Mom to my young daughter, cooking, painting, decorating, and shopping.

Magdalena – Patient Coordinator & Administrator
My name is Magdalena. I am currently positioned as a patient coordinator & dental assistant and I work tirelessly to make our patient’s experience as pleasant and stress-free as possible.
My passion for dentistry and the art of health started over 20 years ago in Dental School, where I learned the basics of creation and biology of teeth, gaining a master’s degree in dental technology. Throughout my career, I have worked as a dental ceramist, laboratory
manager, dental assistant, and dental technology instructor. I love to educate our patients on the natural esthetics and functionality of dental restorations.
Throughout my career, I learned to understand that people’s health problems often originate in their mouths and teeth. Through my own experience and health transformation, I became inspired and feel deeply passionate about helping people heal themselves from within by creating their own roadmap to health that suits their unique body, lifestyle, preferences, and goals.
My experience as a holistic nutritional counselor has helped individuals to eat healthier, cleaner, and detoxify their body and souls to make healthy habits which last a lifetime.
I live locally with my two daughters and two dogs. I love to explore life, cooking, traveling, hiking, and spending time with my family.

Paula – Registered Dental Hygienist
I’m Paula Petrone. My career in dentistry started in my home country of Colombia, where I graduated from Colegio Odontológico Colombiano with a DDS in 1994. After relocating to New York, I completed a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene at NYU and obtained a New York State Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license and got the Long Island Academy of Odontology award. Since then, I have provided service at several dental practices, as well as teaching at NYU Dental School.
My passion and dedication to oral care expanded even more when I discovered myofunctional therapy and the benefits it can have on respiratory health. I began my studies in myofunctional therapy, and I received certification from the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and the International Association of Orofacial Myology.
I have had articles published in Dimensions of Dental Hygiene and Decisions in Dentistry. I have also presented nationally and internationally to dental professionals and leaders in the dental field.
In my free time, I enjoy being with my husband Richard and kids Mateo, Sofia, and my dogs Brownie and Tango.

Samantha – Dental Assistant
My name is Samantha. I’m the Lead dental assistant here at Natures Dental. I have been assisting for over 10 years. I’ve done all specialties, assisting in Pediatrics, Orthodontics, Endodontists, Periodontics and Oral Surgery for many years! My versatile skill set allows me to be attentive to my patients needs and concerns. Having a genuine desire to make a positive difference, patient care is my passion. I enjoy getting to know our patients and their families. After hours I am a mother to a baby boy who loves everything that I cook, as I make all of his food homemade. Having a holistic mindset, I want to do things right and keep myself and my child safe, keeping everything natural.

Jasmine – Dental Assistant
I am from Queens, New York and a dedicated mother of one. Im a very passionate dental assistant, with 10 years experience. Outside of my love of Dentistry, I enjoy learning more about plant based lifestyle, outdoor activities with my son, gardening and natural living, with the hopes of owning and operating my own self sustainable farm!
