Meet The Augusta Team
Dentist
Ryan Lee D.M.D.
Location: Augusta ME
Dr. Ryan Lee prioritizes understanding patients’ needs and their comfort level in the dental office. He believes that will encourage patients to be more mindful of their oral health which is ultimately his goal.
Dental Hygienist
Elizabeth, RDH
Location: Augusta ME
Liz has been with Gentle Family Dentistry since June 2018. Liz went to Gardiner High School and then received her bachelor’s degree from the University of New England in 2001. She has practiced Dental Hygiene in Central Maine for the entire 20+ years.
Office Manager
Megan
Location: Augusta ME
Megan has been a part of the Gentle Family team since February 2019, starting out as a Patient Care Coordinator and moving her way up to Office Manager. With a strong background in administration, scheduling, and team support, she ensures the office stays organized and productive.
Office Manager
Bridget
Location: Augusta ME
Bridget joined Gentle Family Dentistry in 2023, starting out as a Patient Care Coordinator and moving her way up to Office Manager. Since then, she has become an insurance expert and is the heart of our financial department. Bridget is very passionate about building patient relationships and making sure they receive high-quality care. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, crafting, baking, and spending time with her family, friends, and pets.
Patient Care Coordinator
Kaitlyn
Location: Augusta ME
Kaitlyn was born and raised in Maine. She is passionate about helping customers feel comfortable and cared for. In her free time she enjoys, hiking, kayaking, gardening, and spending time with family.
Patient Care Coordinator
Justine
Location: Augusta ME
Justine recently joined the GFD team as a Patient Care Coordinator. She is passionate about getting to know all the patients, ensuring that every patient receives the highest quality of care and attention. In her free time, Justine enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Dental Assistant
Nicolette
Location: Augusta ME
Nicolette has been a Certified Dental Assistant since 2014, with a genuine passion for helping patients feel confident and comfortable in their smiles. In 2021, she attended the University of Maine Expanded Functions Dental Assistant program, earning her expanded functions licensure and further advancing her clinical expertise.
Dental Assistant
Shelby
Location: Augusta ME
Shelby has been in the dental field since 2021. She has a true passion for learning and expanding her knowledge and developing her skills in the field with an end goal to become an expanded functions dental assistant.
Dental Assistant
Amanda
Location: Augusta ME
Amanda is a Veteran who served five years in the U.S Navy, she spent three years in Japan which is her favorite place, another year in Washington and two in California. She's a proud mom of twin boys who always keep her on her toes.
