Meet The Team
Patricia Thomson BS-RDH
Registered Dental Hygienist
Tricia attended Middlesex College and graduated with a degree in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. She recently completed her bachelor of science degree in hygiene at O’Hehir University. She is a Registered Dental Hygienist who has 23 years of experience in the field. Providing the highest level of care for our patients is her priority. She enjoys working collaboratively with our stellar doctors in diagnosing and implementing the very best overall care. Tricia is also licensed to administer local anesthesia, offering palliative care when necessary. Her belief is that dental hygiene is critical in overall dental and systemic health.
Married to Paul Thomson for 23 years, they have two children Paula and Kaitlin. She loves to spend time together whether it’s in their backyard, boat, or enjoying the outdoors. “My family is not an important thing, it is EVERYTHING” –Michael J. Fox
Joan Diamond
Registered Dental Hygienist
Joanie received her degree in dental hygiene in 1988 from Union County College and completed her Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers in 2015. She is licensed to administer local anesthesia, a great service to comfort patients undergoing periodontal care. Joanie formulates and implements patient maintenance programs and has expertise in soft tissue management. She is dedicated to working with her patients to achieve optimum oral health and providing thorough but gentle care. She is proud to be part of the Pinehurst Dental Arts team.
When Joanie is not in the office, you’ll often find her managing her own photography business, distance running, gardening, or enjoying NYC. She resides in Rumson with her husband Richard, and is a proud mother of her daughter Amanda.
Mary Kelly
Registered Dental Assistant
Mary is a Registered Dental Assistant who attended Shore Dental Academy and upon completion, obtained her certification. She strives to continually be at the forefront of dental technology by keeping up with her continuing education credits. She was instrumental in introducing a dental scanner to the office which is critical in the digital age of dentistry. Mary strives to give each patient the utmost quality in dental care and to remove any apprehension and anxiety out of dentistry.
She resides in Howell and has been married since 2006 to an awesome husband. Together they have 6 adult children from ages 24-32.
Elaine Macri
Registered Dental Assistant
Elaine is a Registered Dental Assistant who counts working in dentistry as one of the most wonderful experiences. Throughout her career, she has had wonderful mentors and friends in the dental field who have helped her be the best dental assistant she can be. She has a passion for dentistry that is unmatched and will always go above and beyond for all of her patients. She loves working with her amazing coworkers who are experienced, warm, and compassionate. We are not just a working office, we are family!
Elaine is a proud mom of three beautiful children Kristy, Steven, and Nicholas. She grew up in Long Island, NY and moved to Middletown 21 years ago. She loves living so close to the beach, fishing, and boating.
Alicia Griffin
Financial Coordinator
Alicia is a lifelong resident of Middletown and has been in the dental field since 1997. She began her career as a Registered Dental Assistant offering excellent clinical skills and customer relations. Over the years, she transitioned to the practice management aspect of dentistry. Because she has a keen understanding of both the clinical and administrative aspects of treatment, she is able to guide our patients throughout their care.
Alicia is happily married and together with her husband, they have two children. On her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time with friends and family.
Karen Spears
Patient Coordinator
Karen has over 30 years of experience in the dental field with a firm background in orthodontics. She is the first person you see when you enter the office and joyfully greets everyone with a smile. Karen is here to help you with any questions regarding appointments, insurance or anything else to make your visit more comfortable.
Karen and her husband Andy live in the Middletown area and have two adult children, Liz and Rob, whom they enjoy spending time with. In her spare time, she volunteers as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Community Firehouse Station 4 where her husband Andy is a Firefighter. Karen also enjoys reading, camping and boating with family and friends.
