Meet the Staff
Laurie Tavares
Orthodontic Assistant
Laurie has been with Baarsvik Orthodontics since 2005. Her favorite part of her job is working with all the kids. Laurie loves to have fun and stay active. In her spare time she enjoys Zumba and playing softball. She is also a big Patriots Fan.
“Dr. Bob makes this work environment fun and family oriented. He takes great pride in his work”
Ashley DeCosta
Orthodontic Assistant
Ashley has been with Baarsvik Orthodontics since 2007. She enjoys working with all the different age groups and spending time with her co-workers. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys spending time with family and friends.
“Dr. Bob is an awesome person to work for. Not only does he care and love his patients but he cares for each one of his employees. He is funny, outgoing and works well with children.”
Susan Sykes
Orthodontic Assistant
Susan has been with Baarsvik Orthodontics since 1995. Susan enjoys interacting with patients and their families and helping to ensure their treatment is the best it can be. Susan is married and a mother of three sons. She enjoys many family activities such as skiing, boating and traveling as a family.
“I like working with Dr. Bob because of the team-oriented approach he has created in this office.”
Kayla Leite
Orthodontic Assistant
Kayla has been working in the dental field since 2005 and has been with Baarsvik Orthodontics since 2010. She enjoys being part of creating beautiful smiles for our patients. Kayla is soon to become a mommy to a beautiful baby boy in June of 2012. One of her favorite hobbies to do in her spare time is shopping and spending time with her silky terrier, Dolce.
“Dr. Bob makes our working environment very pleasant and it is always enjoyable to come to work.”
Taneisha Sears
Orthodontic Assistant
Taneisha has been working for Baarsvik Orthodontics since 2007. She enjoys working with our patients and her co-workers and seeing the transformation of our patients from start to finish. Taneisha is married and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
“Dr. Bob cares for his patients and for the well being of his staff.”
Flo Moniz
Records Technician and a Certified Dental Assistant
Flo is always willing to assist with patients and help with lab work. She has been working in the dental field since 1991 and has been with Baarsvik Orthodontics since 2004. She enjoys spending time with the kids and her co-workers. When not at work she enjoys scrapbooking and spending time with her family and friends.
“Dr. Bob is a great man and great to work for.”
Michelle Souza
Lab Assistant
Michelle has been working for Baarsvik Orthodontics since 2001. She enjoys meeting new people. In her spare time she enjoys taking her dog, Kimba, for walks. She is also an avid Patriots fan.
“Dr. Bob creates such a positive atmosphere within the office.”
Kerrie Neagus
Financial Coordinator
Kerrie is in charge of our insurance billing. She has been in the dental field since 1996 and began working for Baarsvik Orthodontics in 2012. She enjoys interacting with the patients and working in a family friendly environment. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her niece and nephew and her Chihuahua, Pedro. She enjoys traveling, outdoor activities and jogging.
“Dr. Bob takes pride in his work and cares about his patients. Our patients enjoy coming to their appointments.”
Maria Joaquin
Scheduling Coordinator
Maria has been with Baarsvik Orthodontics since 2000. Maria always makes our patients feel at home whether it is greeting them as they walk through the front door or answering questions over the phone. She also assists the financial coordinator whenever she can. She finds it extremely rewarding and takes great pride in knowing that the service we provide can truly make a difference in someone’s life by boosting their self-confidence. Maria is married with two beautiful children. She enjoys cooking and cuddling on the couch with her family..
“Dr. Bob has a great sense of humor and he takes great pride in the fact that his practice is a fun, warm and welcoming atmosphere for all ages. I feel privileged to be part of such an amazing team.”
Susan Barradas
Scheduling Coordinator
Susan has been in the dental field since 2006 and has recently joined Baarsvik Orthodontics in 2012. Susan always has a smile on her face and is always willing to lend a helping hand to both patients and co-workers. She enjoys spending time with her dog, Lola. Her favorite season is summer when the flowers are blooming. She enjoys camping and cookouts and spending time with her family..
“I enjoy working with Dr. Bob. He is a very outgoing and down to earth man.”
Deanna Sousa
Treatment Coordinator
Deanna started in the dental field in 2001 and has been working for Baarsvik Orthodontics since 2007. She makes our new patients feel comfortable starting with their initial call. Once they arrive for their first appointment she takes them on a tour of the office, introducing them to Dr. Bob and the staff. She reviews treatment recommendations and is able to answer patients/parents questions. She is the patient’s contact person before starting and throughout their treatment. Deanna enjoys meeting new people and developing lasting relationships with them.
“Dr. Bob has created a family friendly, fun loving office for his patients. He and his staff make everyone feel welcome from the moment they arrive.”
Tammy Bonds
Treatment Coordinator
Tammy started working in the dental field in 1995 and joined Baarsvik Orthodontics in 2012. She is responsible for greeting our new patients starting with their initial phone call and making sure they feel comfortable. Once they arrive to the office she shows them around and introduces them to Dr. Bob and the staff. She reviews the treatment recommendation and is available to answer patients/parents questions. She is the patient’s contact person before starting and throughout their treatment. Tammy enjoys the relationships that she builds with our patients and their families.
“Dr. Bob has built an amazing practice with his patients and staff.”
Kathi Newman
Office Manager
Kathi joined Baarsvik Orthodontics in 2011. Kathi makes sure that the office provides quality care and customer service to all of our patients and their families. She takes great pride in being part of an office with such a professional, efficient and friendly staff. When away from work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.She enjoys the summer and working in her yard and is a big fan of shopping in her spare time.
“What I admire most about Dr. Bob is his high standard of quality and integrity. He truly cares about each and every patient and wants to make sure they truly enjoy their experience at our office.”