For more than 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of caring for patients as a dental hygienist. Over those years, I’ve learned that some of the most meaningful parts of dental hygiene happen when there is time to listen, educate, answer questions, and truly get to know the person in the chair.

For much of my career, I balanced dental hygiene with helping run several small Maine businesses. As my son grew older and became able to take on a larger role helping to run these businesses, I found myself with the opportunity to pursue something I had wanted to create for a long time—a dental hygiene practice of my own.

Brightwell grew from that opportunity and from a simple idea: dental hygiene can feel more personal. My goal is to provide thoughtful, one-on-one care where appointments aren’t rushed and patients feel known, comfortable, and involved in their oral health.