Meet the Team

Michele Farthing, CDA - Office Manager/Certified Dental Assitant

Education: I graduated from Binghamton High School, attended Broome Community College. I am a DANB licensed and CDAMP certified Dental Assistant.

I have over 28 years as a Dental Assistant. 25 of those years are with the Perna Dental Team. I have been the Office Manager for over 14 years.

As the Office Manager I oversee all patient care, staff, and office policies. I enjoy my staff and patients.

I live in Johnson City with my 2 children. I stay busy with all their sports and activities. I also enjoy being at our summer cottage and traveling.

Lindsay Heath - Patient Care Coordinator

Education: I graduated from Chenango Forks High School in 2009. I have been in the dental field as a Patient Care Coordinator for over 4 years.I joined the Perna Dental team in November of 2021. I enjoy helping patients and working with my teammates.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my 3 children and fiancé’. We like outside activities such as camping, fishing, going to the lake and cooking out. I am also and active reader and love to cook.

Laurie Washburn, RDH - Registered Dental Hygienist

Education: I graduated with distinction from Broome Community College Dental Hygiene program in 1981.

Worked six years for a periodontist, then Dr. Anthony Franzonello for 30 years. I just recently joined Perna Dental in summer of 2020. I enjoy being a Dental hygienist, love my personal interactions and building long lasting relationships with all my patients. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

Lillian Tayor

I graduated from SUNY BCC in 2020 with a degree in dental hygiene. I have been practicing for over 3 years. I joined the Perna Dental team in 2022.

When not taking care of my patients, I live in Susquehanna ,Pa. I enjoy reading, doing a variety of crafts, and spending time with my pets and family.

Katie Fenton, RDH - Registered Dental Hygienist

Graduate of SUNY Broome- 2003. Oral facial Myofunctional Therapist. Certified Breast Feeding Specialist & Maternal Support Practitioner. Originally form Western NY & have lived in the Southern Tier area over 20 years.

I love being part of an amazing team and building lasting relationships with patients. I coach basketball & softball for my kids. Volunteer at my kids school. Love to play golf, softball, travel, hiking and Skiing.

Darby Crocker - Dental Assistant

I graduated from Harpursville in 2015. I have been a dental assistant for over 6 years. Started at Perna Dental in 2023.

I live in Endwell with my 2 beautiful children. In my free time I enjoy, hiking, traveling, golfing and spending time with my family.

Brianna O’Brien - Dental Assistant

I graduated from Binghamton High School in 2009. I attended Broome Community College from 2009-2011. I have been a dental assistant for over 12 years, working with many dentists and specialist, including Oral Surgeons, Pediatric, periodontist, and Anesthesiologists. I started with Perna Dental in 2023.

The best part of my job is getting to work hands on to help patients achieve good oral health. I love educating patients, and helping them understand different aspects of dentistry.

Outside of work, I spend time with my fiancé, my son and our 3 dogs. We enjoy being outdoor, and spending time with friend and family.

Melissa Bronson - Bookkeeper

I have been in the accounting field for over 30 years and with Perna Dental for 4 years.

I live in the town of Conklin with my husband of 20 years and our two sons. I keep busy attending all sporting and musical activities they are involved in. In my spare time I enjoy camping, reading and walking, but most of all, spending with my family.

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