Our friendly and experienced dentists and team are dedicated to your smile and oral health. We invite you to call Paoli Family Dentistry at 610-647-0353 today to learn more about our dental services in Paoli, Pennsylvania, and schedule your consultation with Dr. Rajeev Gowda or Dr. Julia LeCavalier. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Nicole
Office Manager
Nicole graduated from Horry-Georgetown Technical College as an expanded duty dental assistant in 2015. She joined Paoli Family Dentistry in April 2023, and enjoys being part of an amazing team dedicated to giving our patients the best possible quality of care. Nicole does her best each day to make sure everyone feels that they are part of our dental family, maintain a positive atmosphere in our office, and help our patients and team enjoy a smooth day.
Nicole is originally from the Poconos and enjoys hiking, kayaking, food and crafting.
Nina
Patient Coordinator
Nina earned her master’s degree in hospitality management from Temple University. She joined our team in January 2023, and enjoys the opportunity to chat with patients about their lives and help them receive the dental care they need and deserve. She helps with our billing and insurance coordinators to ensure that our patients have all the financial information they need prior to receiving treatment. Nina hopes to incorporate her degree in hospitality management into the dental practice – hospitality’s main focus is the guest just as dentistry’s main focus is the patient.
Outside the office, Nina loves embroidery and reading, and especially enjoys fantasy series such as The Lord of the Rings. Her cat, Kathleen, is her best friend!
Owen
Patient Coordinator
Owen joined our team in 2024! He enjoys being part of a compassionate team which gets along and is always looking out for and helping one another. He works hard to learn and understand our office and all the information he receives in order to assist our patients and be a valuable member of our team.
Owen has a chatty, fluffy Main Coon cat, Myles, who is the love of his life and who goes insane for catnip. He enjoys photography and learning about cars, and enjoys combining the two to visit car shows and take photos. He also enjoys video games. Owen is currently studying at Southern New Hampshire University.
Ruby
Patient Coordinator
Ruby joined our dental family in November 2023 and enjoys being part of a practice with friendly patients and coworkers. She works hard to help our patients have a great experience during their time with us.
Ruby moved to Pennsylvania from Texas, and is still exploring the area and making new friends. She has three children, one cat and a boyfriend, and in her free time enjoys video editing, playing video games and gardening.
Amy
Dental Hygienist
Amy graduated from Harcum College in 1996 and joined our dental family in September 2023. Amy is easy-going and always willing to help where needed, and enjoys working with a great team who are supportive and helpful.
Amy is married with three children, two boys and one girl, and three granddaughters. When not in the office she enjoys spending time with her family, visiting the beach, yoga, bike rides and hiking.
Gina
Registered Dental Hygienist
Gina graduated from Montgomery County Community College in 1997. She enjoys being part of a practice that is patient-focused, where everyone takes pride in their work and where everyone works as a team to help each other and our patients. Gina’s many years of experience are a tremendous asset to both our patients and our practice.
Gina has two adult children who she enjoys spending time with, as well as a dog, Max, and a cat, Archie. She also enjoys Philadelphia sports teams (the Eagles and the Phillies), visiting local restaurants, and walking and cycling.
Mercedes
Dental Assistant
Mercedes graduated from high school in New York before moving to Philadelphia and becoming a dental assistant. She has worked with a number of top doctors and continues to further her career and education through Spear Education and other groups. Mercedes has been part of our team since 2019, and enjoys being part of a loving dental family. She cares deeply about each of her patients, and takes the time to inspire and educate them on their dental health. She takes pride in her knowledge and skills in dental care and in providing care with confidence and complete transparency.
Outside the office, Mercedes enjoys gardening, pottery, and cooking with her friends and family.
Satima
Dental Assistant
Satima completed her training as a dental assistant at Berks Technical Institute for Dental Assisting and joined our team in March 2023. She loves being involved in the day-to-day dental procedures, as well as in KöR® whitening and Invisalign® treatment. Satima enjoys being part of a team that works together to ensure our patients are comfortable and educated about their dental health.
When not at Paoli Family Dentistry, Satima enjoys spending time with her son, traveling to visit family out-of-state and reading. She hopes to continue her education and become an expanded functions dental assistant in the future.
Jayna
Sterilization Technician & Dental Assistant
Jayna graduated from the Harcum College dental assisting program and joined our team in February 2024. She works hard to help keep our office flowing and ensure that everyone has what they need to care for our patients, including ensuring our practice is clean and organized.