Our Dental Hygienists

Barbara

Barbara has been in the dental field for over 33 years (!) and became a Registered Dental Hygienist in 1990 after graduating from the Community College of Rhode Island. She is passionate about dental health and treating her patients with the utmost care. Barbara also enjoys giving back to her community through volunteering. She enjoys most of her free time being a "beach bum" in Cape Cod, as well as, running marathons, hiking, and traveling!

Kiersten

Kiersten was first introduced to the Ward Team as an extern back when her passion for dentistry began in 2015. She earned both her Certification in Dental Assisting and Associates Degree in Applied Science for Dental Hygiene at the Community College of Rhode Island. Kiersten also accomplished her goal of Graduating with Honors in each program and is accredited as a DANB-certified Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist. She loves to share cutting-edge research with her patients and offer new ideas for improving oral health. If she is not at the office, Kiersten can be found gardening, relaxing on a beach, or spending time with her family