ABOUT OUR STAFF

Andrea Gonzolez: Lead Dental Assistant

Andrea is originally from California. Her favorite part of living in North Carolina is the seasons! Andrea can often be found outdoors, shopping, or at the theater. Andrea is a native Spanish speaker and enjoys meeting and assisting out Spanish speaking patients. Andrea also is an avid photographer. She opened up a side photography business, Andie Lane Photography, a few years ago and is very successful. Her website is www.andielane.com and her work is fantastic. She spends many weekends doing photo shoots and is super creative. She could easily do full time photography but she loves working with kids at our office and does’t want to leave. Andrea has been on our team for 5 years and counting. She has been at our practice so long she gets recognized all over the Cary area from kids who she has seen. She loves that!

Jeannette Melia: Dental Assistant II

Jeannette, a native of Cincinnati, moved to Cary January 1, 1999 from Syracuse, New York (yes, she moved on New Year’s Day). Jeannette joined Geeta Bhat, D.D.S after serving as a dental assistant with the UNC Chapel Hill Dental School pediatric dentistry program for eight years. Having a dentist for a father, the dental field is second nature to her. Jeannette worked for her father while still in high school and later with other Cincinnati area dental practices. Jeannette has been on our team for almost five years. Jeannette is Dr. Bhat operating room assistant. Most patient’s never get to meet Jeannette because her work is behind the scenes making sure the operating room cases run smoothly. Her skills in the operating room are unmatched. Jeannette enjoys spending time with her family and friends and her interest in collector dolls has grown into a serious pastime. She has so many Barbie dolls she lost count. Jeannette is certainly one of a kind. She is currently in the process of moving to Washington, D.C. due to her husband’s job but she plans to stay on staff to help Dr. Bhat with her Saturday operating room cases. We’re so glad that she wants to stay with us as much as we want her. The practice wouldn’t be the same without her.

Eujenia Mateo: Practice Manager

Born and raised in sunny California, Eujenia moved to North Carolina about three years ago and loves it!! Eujenia is delighted to greet out patients as they first enter the door. Eujenia and Andrea are cousins so working here is a family affair. She started off as our front desk receptionist and was promoted to our practice manager. She has a great sense of humor and is always in a good mood. She loves movies and spending time with her family and Twilight…team Jacob! Eujenia, we are so glad to have your warm smiling face in our practice! Eujenia has been on our team for over 2 years.

Matthew Dunn: DA II

Was born and raised in Burlington NC, and is one of three children, has an older brother and younger sister who are both in the military. Matt Graduated with an associates degree in Dental Hygiene in 2009. Matt is a sports fanatic, his favorite teams are the Atlanta Braves, Carolina Panthers, and UNC. His hobbies include going Music festivals, going to the gym and playing disc golf. There are so few male dental assistants that Dr. Wiist is loving having another man onboard to cut the female overload :) We love having Matt at our practice.

Lauren Sanfratello: CDA/ DA II

Lauren was born in New York. She graduated from Wake Technical Community College Dental Assisting Program in July of 2010. She loves working with kids and being a dental assistant. She is always happy and so easy to get along with. She enjoy watching movies, going shopping, and going to the beach. She loves hanging out with friends and family. Lauren is awesome!

Erika Bozich

Erika is new to our staff, and is excited to meet and get to know all of our patients and families. Erika has extensive administrative and office experience. She loves working with children. She is really excited to join our “happy & positive environment”. Erika and her husband have a daughter Deanna (11) and a son Brandon (7) and a two year old Shih tzu named Lucky! As of June 2011, they made a permanent relocation back to North Carolina from Michigan. Erika has family in the area, and loves spending time with them. She also enjoys being the fun aunt to her 2 nieces, and 4 nephews. Erika enjoys working out, while her husband is an avid cyclist. She also enjoys visiting friends, and spending time outside in the beautiful weather…she is not missing the snow this winter.