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 and plays on the lacross team.  Kyle who attends West Islip High School, enjoys wrestling. Kyle will soon be flashing his new smile and showing off Dr. Tichler and Dr. Abraham's handiwork. The family likes to spend her free time skiing, hiking, camping and generally being outdoors. Chris is also a monthly columnist for Great South Bay magazine.

Mary - Front Desk Staff Mary joined our staff in November of 1998. She and her husband Tom have two wonderful boys, Taylor and Thomas. Mary has a B.A. in Psychology from St. Michael’s College in Vermont. When her children are older, she 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. Her three children, Chris, Elizabeth and Tori are all perfecting their smiles here at the office. Liz, her husband, Barry, and their children reside in Brightwaters and have lived there for the past 16 years. The family enjoy 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 three 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.

Kerry - Dental Hygienist Kerry is a registered dental hygienist.  She joined our team in October of 2001.  Kerrry graduated from SUNY Farmingdale's Hygiene program in 2001.  She really enjoys orthodontics, especially working hands on with the patients.  In her spare time Kerry enjoys spending time with family and friends and all summer activities!

Maxine - 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 now attends St. Josephs college and is starting her path towards becoming an Orthodontist!  She one day plans to transfer to  Stony Brook University to enroll in their dental program.  Maxine loves working with children and teaching them about their teeth.