HYGIENIST

Dentists in Yorktown Heights and Carmel, NY

Mary

Mary has been with Rifkin Dental for 29 years (now, that is dedication!). Mary graduated from NY Technical College in Brooklyn. She has three children, 2 boys, and a girl -- and just recently became grandmother to a handsome young grandson. Mary loves to go to Ireland to visit relatives and the shore on relaxing weekends.

Crystal

Crystal has been with Rifkin Dental since 2013. Crystal graduated from the Indiana University School of Dentistry. She started dental assisting after high school and fell in love with the field, later attending a dental hygiene program at IU and graduating at the top of her class. She enjoys participating in continuing education so she can stay up to date on the highest quality care for each and every patient.

She has two beautiful children and enjoys spending time with them outdoors.

Leticia

Leticia has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for 27 years! She graduated with high honors from Hostos Community College in the Bronx. She is passionate about assisting her patients in achieving optimal oral health. When Leticia isn't too busy being a rock star hygienist, she enjoys various outdoor activities such as cycling, running, open water swimming, hiking and stand-up paddleboarding.

Isabella

Isabella’s passion for dentistry began early in her career as a dental assistant, where she developed a strong foundation in hands-on patient care. Now a registered dental hygienist, she brings that same dedication and warmth to every visit, striving to make each appointment comfortable, personalized, and informative. She graduated from SUNY Orange Community College in Middletown, NY, and joined Rifkin Dental in September of 2024. Isabella believes everyone deserves to feel confident in their smile. Outside the office, she enjoys reading, hiking, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. Whether getting lost in a good book or discovering a new trail, Isabella finds joy in life’s simple pleasures and brings that same thoughtful, balanced approach to her work with patients every day.

Rosemarie

With over 40 years of experience in the dental field, Rosemarie brings a wealth of knowledge, skill, and compassion to her patients. She began her career as a dental assistant for 6 years before earning her hygiene degree from SUNY Farmingdale in Farmingdale, NY, and has spent the last 34 years dedicated to dental hygiene. Outside the office, Rosemarie enjoys traveling with her two beloved Havapoo pups, Beau and Marley. She’s an avid animal lover, a movie enthusiast and cherishes time spent with her son, who now lives and works in Raleigh, NC.