Hygienist Peggy

Peggy, RDH — Peggy graduated from Del. Tech in 1990 with a degree in Dental Hygiene. She has been a hygienist in our office for the last 10+ years. She has been working in dentistry since the age of 18. She resides in Newark with her husband and two daughters. In her spare time, she likes to use power tools to do home improvements. She is a regular female version of “Bob Vila”. If you need any advice on dental care or home improvements, please feel free to ask Peggy!

Nicole, RDH — For more than 23 years, I’ve worked in dental hygiene with the goal of helping my patients achieve and maintain ideal oral health. Since joining Dr. Calhoon’s office in 2014, I have enjoyed meeting new patients and catching up with established ones. I am also passionate about giving my best individualized care daily, making patients feel comfortable, and easing their fears. I love seeing the improvement in my patients’ mouths while undergoing periodontal therapy and seeing fears turn into enthusiasm! I enjoy gardening, cooking, baking, reading, traveling, and of course, spending time with friends and family.

Hygienist Nicole

Hygienist Tina

Tina, RDH–Tina graduated from Delaware Technical & Community College and has been practicing dental hygiene since 1995. She works part-time for our office. She has been married for 31 years to Tim and they have two grown children, Sean and Pamela. Tina enjoys hiking state parks, traveling and beach combing.
Beth, CDA — Beth was born in Pennsylvania and has spent most of her life in Delaware. She has been in the dental field for 27+ years working as a dental assistant. She attended Hodgson Vo-Tech where she took classes in the dental assisting program. She received a part of her training “on the job” in the dental office. Beth comes from a large family and has many nieces and nephews that she enjoys spending time with. She also has many long-time friends and gets together with them often. She enjoys vacationing in Ocean City, Maryland with her family. Beth’s focus as a dental assistant is helping to make your experience an enjoyable experience.
Dental Assistant Beth
Dental Assistant Debbie

Debbie, CDA — Debbie is a Certified Dental Assistant who has been working in our practice for over 35 years. She graduated from West Chester University and Delaware Technical and Community College. Debbie resides in Middletown with her husband of 25 years, John, and daughters Kaitlyn and Emily. She enjoys cooking, attending jazzercise classes, walking the family dog- Molly, and spending time with family and friends. Debbie is a very compassionate and motivated professional who combines her years of clinical experience with sensitivity and a smile. She looks forward to meeting and greeting you!

Denise, CDA — I’m one of the “new” staff members of the office-being here for only 14 years! I do however, have over 24 years experience in the dental field with experience with the front desk and with surgical assisting. I receive a lot of compliments on my smile and it took work to get it this way! I’ve experienced braces as an adult, root canal treatment, crowns, and a dental implant. If you want to know about any of these procedures from a “patient’s point of view”, feel free to ask me! My most favorite thing to do is laugh! I really enjoy making others laugh and enjoy their dental visit. My motto is…brush, floss, laugh-REPEAT!!

Dental Assistant Denise
Hygienist Pam

Pam, RDH — Pam began her dental hygiene career 35+ years ago. For her, the best part about her job is getting to know her patients while helping them improve their smile.
Pam has been married for 33 years to her husband, Don. They have two grown children, one granddaughter, and a Jack Russell Terrier. In her free time, Pam enjoys yoga, painting, decorating, and cooking. Her specialty is chocolate cake. Whether she is in the office or the kitchen, she loves to make people smile.

Robin — Robin attended Hodgson Vo-Tech in the Dental Assisting Program. She worked as an assistant and at the front desk for a Periodontist in the Wilmington area for twelve and a half years. She has been with our practice for over 20 years and is currently office manager. Robin has two children and three grandchildren. She loves summer and spending time at the beach.  
Robin
Tashira

Tashira–Tashira is a graduate of the Hodgson Vo-tech Dental Assisting program with four years of experience in pediatric dental care. She is a recent graduate of Goldey-Beacom College and is currently working towards her master’s degree in Human Resources. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, going to concerts, playing piano, archery, and being out in nature. If you need a Spanish translator, she’s here to help!