Meet the Team at Plaistow Smile Dental


Tara Desrosiers
Front Desk / Financial Coordinator
Tara joined our practice in October 2024 as a financial coordinator with 10+ years experience. She is known for her welcoming and outgoing personality throughout the office. She strives to help patients understand their insurance and any billing concerns they might have. Outside of work, Tara enjoys spending time with her husband and 13 year old energetic son Kristofer. Summer is her favorite season where she loves to go fishing, boating and enjoying her pool.

Linda Rivers
Registered Dental Hygienist
Linda has worked in dentistry for over 30 years. She enjoys interacting with the patients she meets and helping them work towards oral health. She strives to help put people at ease and laughter may sometimes be heard coming from the operatory. In Linda’s spare time she enjoys gardening, watching the birds in her back yard, walking and singing in her church choir.

Julie Shea
Dental Assistant
Julie joined our practice in January 2022, bringing with her 15 year’s experience as a dental assistant. She enjoys getting to know our patients and helping them with any questions while in the dental chair. She makes the patient feel at ease with her comforting personality. In Julie’s free time she enjoys going to the beach, and spending time with her family, friends and cat.