Simon
Business Manager
Simon grew up in Montreal Canada and graduated with Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in education from Concordia University. As business manager at SMPD he oversees patient accounts and can be found handling almost all the non-clinical jobs from sterilization to front desk. Simon loves to spend time with his family. He swim’s with the Maine Masters and enjoys open water races along Maine’s lovely coastline and lakes.
Keelan
Dental Hygienist/ Practice Coordinator
Keelan has worked at Southern Maine Pediatric Dentistry since 2009. She graduated from the University of New England in 2007 and St. Joseph’s College in 2020 with her Master’s Degree. She currently lives in Buxton with her husband, two daughters, and their cat. Keelan very much enjoys the outdoors whether it be camping, hiking, or fishing. She spends a lot of time with her family and friends and travels whenever possible!
Nikki
Billing and Insurance Coordinator
Nikki joined our office in December of 2020 as a billing and insurance coordinator. Nikki comes to SMPD with 20+ years of OB/Gyn and Dental Office knowledge. She loves figuring out your insurance and billing inquiries. Nikki lives in Windham with her 2 daughters where they love to spend time on the lake. She enjoys traveling to Florida to visit her family and spending time with friends around a bonfire. Nikki likes being outdoors where you will find her boating, swimming, and ice skating. She is excited to have joined Team SMPD and looks forward to her future here working with all of you.
Emily
Dental Hygienist/ Clinical Coordinator
Emily joined our office in July of 2023 with 7 years of pediatric dental hygiene experience. She graduated from University of New England in 2015 with her bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. She grew up in southern Maine and now lives in Wells with her husband and two daughters. She loves to spend her free time with her family, traveling and watching the Bruins.
Katie
Scheduling Coordinator
Katie joined our team in September 2023. She graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 2020 with a degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences, with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. Before joining SMPD, Katie worked in both special education and preschool settings, experiences that have shaped her passion for working with and supporting others. She is excited to bring her skills and experience to SMPD and looks forward to the new adventures. Katie resides in Hollis with her husband, Brady, and their little girl. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, hiking, and getting lost in a good book.
Blake
Dental Assistant, CDA, EFDA
Blake joined the SMPD team in January of 2019. She attended UMA for her EFDA. When not at work, she enjoys playing basketball, being outside, and reading books. Blake was born and raised in Maine, and is now residing in Hollis. She loves spending time with family and friends.
Mikaela
Dental Hygienist
Mikaela began at our office in 2013 as our sterilization tech/floater and has been a full-time hygienist since 2016. She graduated from UNE in 2011 and from UMA in 2012, finishing with her Bachelor’s Degree. Mikaela grew up in Millinocket, Maine and now resides in Windham with her husband, their two children and their two pups. She enjoys quality time with family and friends, traveling, watching sports, and adventuring outdoors!
Madeline
Dental Hygienist
Madeline graduated from the University of Maine Augusta in 2018 where she received her Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene. She was born and raised in Aroostook County but has made Southern Maine her home since 2018. Madeline currently resides in Brunswick with her boyfriend, Jared, and their mini goldendoodle, Winston! In her free time you can find her teaching Pure Barre classes, cozied up with a new book, or traveling up I-95 to visit family!
Jill
Dental Hygienist
Jill joined our office in July 2023. She has been working in pediatric dentistry for over 10 years. Jill graduated from The University of South Carolina in 2014 with a Public Health degree. She continued her education in Massachusetts and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Dental Hygiene at MCPHS. She grew up in Maine and now lives in Portland with her Husband and two daughters. On the weekends you can find her on the lake with her family or curled up with a blanket getting lost in a book.
Emily
Scheduling Coordinator
Emily joined SMPD in July of 2024. She was born and raised in New Hampshire but moved to Portland to attend the University of Southern Maine, where she graduated with a degree in Environmental Policy and Planning. In her free time Emily loves exploring the outdoors, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her fiance and two cats.
Caitlin
Dental Hygienist
Caitlin graduated from the University of New England in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Born and raised in Maine, she is proud to still call the state home. Outside of work, Caitlin enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling with her husband Brett. Having been a member of the SMPD team for several years, she brings years of pediatric dental hygiene experience to her role. Caitlin is very passionate about making every child’s dental visit comfortable, educational, and fun!
Courtney
Scheduling Coordinator
Courtney joined SMPD in March of 2026. She graduated from the University of Maine in Farmington with a degree in World Language Education (French) and a minor in art. She currently resides in Scarborough with her best friends and their dog. In her free time she loves painting and crafting.
Lily
Dental Hygienist
Lily graduated from the University of New England in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. She was born and raised in New Jersey, but spent most of her childhood summers visiting family in Maine. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her dog, Ranger, catching up with friends, and staying active while enjoying the outdoors.
Mary
Dental Assistant/ RN
Mary may look familiar to some of her old friends at SMPD! She first joined the SMPD family in 2005, where she spent nearly 10 years working as a dental assistant. After returning to school, she went on to become an Operating Room Nurse, spending the next eight years working out of state.
In 2025, Mary and her husband returned home to Maine to raise their two young boys in the beautiful state they love. She was excited to find her way back to SMPD and the dental world, where she is thrilled to be part of the team once again and help kids build healthy, happy smiles.
Outside of work, Mary loves spending as much time as possible with her family and friends. Whether they’re making memories at camp, enjoying a day at the beach, camping, riding bikes, or cheering on her boys at their sporting events, she loves being wherever her family is.
Mary is excited to be back at SMPD and looks forward to helping make every child’s dental experience a positive one!
Lauren
Dental Assistant
Lauren joined the SMPD team in August of 2026, with a background in EMS and Oral Surgery, she brings a caring, compassionate approach and a strong commitment to helping others. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and four-legged friends. She loves being outdoors, especially fishing, relaxing around a good campfire, and enjoying the simple things life has to offer.