dental team- Califon

Mel

Melanie is a dental hygienist for Califon Dental Arts. She received a Bachelor of Science for Dental Hygiene degree from West Virginia University.   Melanie has experience working in general and pediatric dentistry for over ten years.  She has taken many dental continuing education courses for forensics, child abuse, radiology, infection control, oral pathology, medical emergencies, ethics as well as AED and CPR certifications. 

Melanie enjoys working with patients and their families to educate them about how to maintain their oral health by demonstrating effective oral hygiene techniques. 

She is happily married with two children and a cat.  Outside of work her family is very passionate about animal rescue and enjoys giving them a new life. 

Kim

Kim grew up in Somerset County where her dental journey began, after many years in Pennsylvania she returned to the area and rejoined the dental field. Outside of work Kim enjoys spending her time with family, friends and her pets.

Jasmine

Jasmine is a receptionist here at Califon Dental Arts. Her job is to help patients meet with our amazing staff to help them with any of their smile needs. She has been with Califon Dental Arts for 8 months and it’s been amazing meeting new patients and getting to know the history of Califon and the community. When she is not working, Jasmine is a full-time mom and homeschool teacher to her 3 beautiful children. Jasmine and her family love the outdoors and enjoy going fishing. She is looking forward to meeting you soon.

Deven

Deven is a proud Califon resident. He attended Slippery Rock University and received his BFA in acting. Outside of the office Deven is a professional actor and puppeteer, starting in educational productions such as “Lava or Licorice”. He loves camping, cooking and his cat, Lincoln.  

Lily

Lily is a dental hygienist practicing at Califon Dental Arts. Lily grew up in Califon, and later earned a Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of New England in Maine. She has experience in pediatric dentistry, and finds fulfillment in assisting both children and adults with promoting their oral health. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys outdoor activities with her dog, Ranger, and cherishes time spent with friends and family. 

 Lin

Linda grew up in Califon. She received her RDH degree from Penn Dental at the University of Pennsylvania and has been a practicing dental hygienist for over 40 years.
Linda lives in Wayne Nj with her retired dentist husband, Trip. Her 6 grandchildren keep her busy and when she’s not cleaning teeth, she is often babysitting.
A few of her favorite things? Walking, the beach, reading, crafts, sudoku and of course Disney!