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Nancy Prall - Office Manager

Nancy has over 20 years of experience in medical insurance and billing, including dental management.  She has completed the medical billing course at Bryant and Stratton as well as several seminars in coding, organization skills, and computer programs.   Nancy has great customer service skills, including helping patients understand their insurance limitations.  She helps our patients set up financial plans as needed.  Her upbeat personality brings a smile to all those she interacts with.



Karen Kalata - Administrative Assistant

Karen joined our team in December of 2007.  She has an AAS Degree in Business Administration from Niagara County Community College and Certification in the NYS Women in Business Program from Bryant and Stratton Business Institute.  Her background also includes experience as a Human Resources Administrator.  As Administrative Assistant to Dr. Berry, Karen is involved in the oversight of building maintenance, scheduling the doctor’s many outside activities and keeping up with general correspondence.  She also provides human resource support to the practice.  Karen and her husband live in Camillus.



Lisa Ortiz - Hygienist

Lisa is a graduate of Broome Community College with an AAS degree in Dental Hygiene.   She has been with Berry Good Dental Care as Lead Hygienist since 1999 when the practice opened.  Lisa supervises the on-going training of our dental staff and provides support to our other hygienists.  A member of the International Association of Orthodontics (IAO), she also attends many seminars each year to continue her education and keep up with the latest in dental hygiene.   Her specialties are orthodontics, and periodontal disease.  Lisa is the mother of two children and lives in Marathon NY.



Halley Rounds - Hygienist

Halley is a graduate of Broome Community College School of Dentistry with an AAS degree in Dental Hygiene.  She is certified to treat periodontal disease using Perio Protect and is licensed to administer local anesthesia.  Halley is originally from Hallstead, Pennsylvania.  After graduating from Broome Community College she relocated to the Syracuse area.  Halley joined our staff in August, 2008.  With her ability to make patients feel comfortable and provide good oral hygiene, she is a welcome addition to our staff.



Patrecka Grainger - Dental Assistant

Patrecka is a Certified Dental Assistant who joined our team in February 2009 and is a great asset.  She also has certification in NYS Child Abuse and Identification Reporting, is a certified nursing assistant, and has infection control certification.  Pat continues her education through various seminars and on-going training within the practice.  Pat, her husband, and their daughter live in Syracuse.



Tamekia Jackson - Dental Assistant

Tamekia joined Berry Good Dental Care as Dental Assistant in May, 2009.  She is a valued team member.  She previously worked as a developmental aide with people with disabilities and is a certified nurse’s aide.   She also has certification in NYS Child Abuse and Identification Reporting and infection control.  Continuing education in the dental field is on-going.  Tamekia and her family live in Syracuse.




Danielle Marcott - Financial Manager

 

Danielle joined our staff in October 2009.  She has previous billing and financial experience from a large medical practice where she handled accounts for over 50 providers.  She not only brings a wealth of experience, but also an upbeat and friendly demeanor to Berry Good Dental Care. Danielle earned her A.A.S from Onondaga Community College in Criminal Justice.  She has also taken seminars in Collection Law and Patient Relations.