Meet Our Team

Tammy joined Sugarbug Dental in 2017. As the practice’s office manager, she wears many hats to keep the office running efficiently and happily. She proudly reports that “although I’m not clinical, I’m interested in all things dental from new procedures to new technology”. Tammy is happily married and has 3 boys. She loves to travel with her family and friends and is a dedicated football mom. If she is not in the office, she would be on the beach if she could!

Jackie joined the Sugarbug team in 2015. She received her associate’s degree from Middlesex Community College, Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from Mount Ida College, and a Masters in Healthcare Management also from Mount Ida College. She has been a clinical professor in dental hygiene since 2016 from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science University and Regis College. Jackie’s favorite hobby is Disney. If she could live in Cinderella’s Castle at the Magic Kingdom, she would!

Andrea started her dental career as a certified dental assistant at Sugarbug Dental in 2015 and then left to study at the New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI) to earn her dental hygiene degree. We welcomed her back with open arms! Andria loves music and if you are lucky enough, you might catch her and the other hygienists having a dance party in the hygiene bay! Andria also runs our community outreach and educational programs. She enjoys working with our patients and their families to assure that their oral health is the best it can be! Fun fact: Andria and her husband are working on restoring a historic train called the Flying Yankee!

Nicole received her certificate in dental hygiene from Mount Ida College and then went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from Regis College. Nicole enjoys treating our pediatric and special needs patients, and she hopes to get more involved in public health dentistry in the future. Nicole adores her 2 dogs, Ryder and Winnie. She is a huge Boston sports fan and enjoys going to Patriots, Red Sox and Bruins games as often as she can.

Jill has been dental assisting Dr. Gigi since 1997! They have been through thick and thin together and have seen each other grow and evolve over the years. Jill is the senior assistant at Sugarbug and makes sure that the clinic is equipped to run as best as it can on a daily basis. Jill is happily married and has 3 girls. Fun fact: Jill’s daughter is also a dental assistant (at a different pediatric office) and she enjoys watching her youngest follow in her mother’s volleyball footsteps as she competes nationally on the high school circuit.

Neda received her associate’s degree and Certificate in Dental Assisting from Middlesex Community College. Neda joined Sugarbug Dental in 2020 and assists in both pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. She loves cooking and going on foodie adventures.

Karen has been an orthodontic assistant since 1989 and joined Sugarbug Dental in 2019. She is happily married and has 4 children, 2 grandkids, 3 dogs and 3 cats. “Fun fact” - Karen has a candle business which is very busy in the Fall when she visits various fairs and festivals. “Crazy fact” - she is terrified of the dentist although has always known she wanted to be in the dental field since she was a young child!

Stephanie received her dental assisting degree at the New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI). She’s been a Sugarbuggie since 2018. Fun fact - Stephanie was in the Army National Guard prior to her dental career.

Sandy has been in the dental field since 1999. Although she has been a certified orthodontic dental assistant for 25 years, she wears many hats at Sugarbug. Fun facts about Sandy: her favorite holiday is Halloween, but she doesn’t like scary movies; she loves roller coasters but hates the Ferris wheel; and she is learning to play the piano! Sandy is married and has a dog named Bingo and a cat named Cricket.