After over 35 years as a dental hygienist, Linda still enjoys getting to know her patients and making them feel comfortable during their visit. She loves being part of such a professional, friendly, fun office. Linda lives in Wantage with her husband Jim, 2 dogs and 2 cats. They have a daughter and son, grandson and granddaughter. Linda enjoys reading, quilting and spending time at her beach house on Oak Island, NC.

Tina Joined the dental field 5 years ago and hasn’t looked back. ” I enjoy coming to work because I am alongside an excellent team and getting to know the patients is very rewarding.” As the lead orthodontic assistant, she looks forward to seeing the progression of a patients smile evolving over the course of treatment. In her spare time, Tina enjoys running, going to concerts and hiking with her dog, Bogart.

Beth joined the dental field because she loves seeing healthy smiles and working with people. “It feels wonderful knowing that patients are very happy with their treatment.” Beth states. Beth enjoys working for Dr. Vander Vliet “because he’s an excellent doctor and the staff is wonderful to work with.” She also welcomes the opportunity to use her artistic abilities in conjunction with the CEREC to stain and glaze crowns, matching just the right shades to create a perfect smile. To Beth, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing patients walk out of the office with smiles on their faces. When not working, Beth can be found at the gym, traveling with her friends and family, and working on her new house.

Jessica is the newest member of our team and she is also new to dentistry. You can find her anywhere in the office whether it’s helping the front desk with paperwork, or assisting Dr. Vander Vliet with patients. Jessica is a single mom of two amazing children, Gianna and Jesse, and they sure keep her busy! She enjoys spending time with family, cooking and outside activities. She looks forward to getting to know you all!

Christina was raised in Bloomfield, NJ, her first job was as a hygiene assistant at age 16. She loved dentistry so much that she never left the field! Her past experience includes working for pediatric and orthodontic offices. What Christina likes most about our office is communicating with our patients and getting to know them. She recently purchased a home here in Hackettstown with her husband Bill. Christina enjoys traveling, going to sporting events, watching movies, and most importantly, spending time with her family and friends. She and her husband recently adopted a beagle puppy named Ruby, who joined their family with their cat Abby.