Chris - Office Manager/Treatment Coordinator

Chris joined our group in November 2004. She and her husband John have two boys, Devin and Kyle. Devin is in his third year at Oneonta State University and plays on the lacrosse team.  Kyle is a senoir at West Islip High School and is a member of the wrestling team. The family likes to spend their free time skiing, hiking, camping and generally being outdoors.  Chris is also a monthly columnist for Great South Bay magazine.

 

 

 

Alison - Front Desk Staff

Alison is part of our front desk staff and has been working for Dr. Tichler and Dr. Abraham since January of 1999. Alison is happily married to John and has two wonderful boys, Robert, who graduated from Manhattan College, and Andrew, who attends Oneonta State University. In her spare time, Alison enjoys quilting and hiking.  Believe it or not, Alison and Andrew both wore braces at the same time and love to flash their beautiful smiles!


Anne - Front Desk Staff

Anne became acquainted with Dr. Tichler as a patient in the early 1980’s, and then again when her two daughters began treatment in the 1990’s. She liked the office so much she joined the staff in 1995. Anne’s daughter Alline is a graduate of SUNY Albany and teaches Global Studies at Copiague High School. Her daughter, Liz, graduated this May from SUNY New Paltz. Anne and her husband Jim enjoy boating and tennis.


Mary - Front Desk Staff

Mary has been a member of our staff since November 1998. She and her husband, Tom, have two wonderful boys, Taylor and Thomas. Taylor enjoyed his freshman year at SUNY Cortland and will be returning in the fall. Mary has a B.A. in Psychology from St. Michael’s College in Vermont and plans on earning her master’s degree. When she is away from the office, she enjoys gardening, scrap-booking, reading, and cross-stitching.

Liz - Front Desk Staff

Liz joined the staff in October of 2004. She, her husband, Barry, and their 3 children have lived in Brightwaters for 22 years. Chrisopher, her oldest, attends SUNY Binghamton, daugter, Elizabeth, has just completed her second year at Geneseo and youngest daughter, Tori  is in her senior year at Bay Shore High School and will be attending Towson University in the fall.  The family enjoys skiing, boating and other outdoor activities.

Lori - Dental Hygienist

Lori has been working for Dr. Tichler and Dr. Abraham since August of 2000.  She graduated from SUNY Farmingdale with a degree in Dental Hygiene.  Lori lives in Selden and is happily married to her husband Ryan.  Together they have a beautiful son, John, who is five years old.  Lori loves working one on one with our patients and providing them with the best oral care.  She is not only our full time dental hygienist, but also coordinates all of our office events and contests, as well as our elementry school dental presentations. 

Maxine - Certified Dental Assistant

Maxine began working for Dr. Tichler and Dr. Abraham in March 2005. She is a graduate of  West Islip High School, class of 2006.  She is a graduate of St. Josephs College and plans to enroll in the dental school at Stony Brook University and become an Orthodontist!  Maxine loves working with children and teaching them about their teeth.

Laura- Certified Dental Assistant

Laura joined our staff in September of 2008.  She was hired as a lab assistant and has recently earned her new status as a Certified Dental Assistant.  She resides in East Northport with her wonderful husband Eric, and her two pets, a pomeranian named Molly and a cat named Kitty.  In her spare time, Laura enjoys making wreaths, painting, drawing and reading.  She also loves to spend time with her family.

Samantha-Lab Assistant

Samantha became a part of our staff in April 2010.  She graduated from the Dental Assistant Program at BOCES and attended Suffolk Community College.  Samantha married her husband, Dave, just this past fall!  A health and nutrution enthusiast, Samantha also works at Sherry's Place, a health food store in Babylon.  In her free time, she enjoys drawing, reading and spending time with her family, especially her two year old niece.