About Us ~ Meet Our Team

Lee ~ Practice Manager

Lee has been Practice Manager for Parker Dental Associates for over 20 years. She has taken many continuing education courses in clinical as well as practice management and is a graduate of Dental Bootkamp, a practice management course.

Her over 30 years of dental experience have made her a foremost expert in financial, clinical and insurance matters. As Dr. Parker often comments: "Lee really runs Parker Dental Associates."

Lee has three children, four grandchildren, a wonderful man, Arie, and four wonderful cats.

In her limited spare time, Lee is a volunteer with Heart & Soul, a cat rescue and adoption agency.

Lee is also on the Board of Directors of Professional Service Centers for the Handicapped (P.S.C.H.), a not for profit agency in Queens, NY that has homes, day treatment and schools for handicapped adults.

Nikki ~ Director of Marketing

Nikki is the Marketing Director and is in charge of all our advertising and promotions. Her extensive knowledge of computers has made her a valuable member of the Parker Dental team. She was very instrumental in the design of this web site and takes care of all our major computer needs. Last year she moved to Breaux Bridge, Louisiana but continues on with Parker Dental Associates through networking and email. Nikki is taking continuing educational courses in computers and is also a graduate of Dental Bootkamp, an extensive practice management course. In addition to all her talents, Nikki is also Dr. Parker's daughter. In her spare time, Nikki is one of the country's most respected Bullmastiff breeders. Her "Southwind" Bullmastiffs have many wins to their credit including CH Southwind Witchy Woman's Best of Opposite Sex win at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club and Ch Southwind In a NY Minute's Award of Merit at the Connecticut River Working Group Show. She is a member of the American Bullmastiff Association, The Greater New York Bullmastiff Fanciers, Southwest Bullmastiff Club and the Long Island Kennel Club. Pictured above is Nikki and her dog, "Rudy" (Champion Southwind In A NY Minute).

Britta ~ Dental Hygienist

Brita J. Bono, RDH is a 2001 graduate of SUNY Farmingdale, where she received awards for outstanding commitment and community service.  She has a strong moral value and is committed to assuring that her patients receive the best possible periodontal care available with the realm of her license.  She has volunteered at several Long Island schools to assist in educating our children with regard to the benefits of achieving and maintaining good oral health.

Brita is also a 1978 graduate of Berkely Claremont School of Business where she earned an Associates Degree in Executive Administration with a specialty in business law.  Brita has been married for 25 years to her husband Michael and has three beautiful daughters, Nicole, 24, Stephanie, 17, and Dina, 13.

Linda ~ Clinical Assistant

Linda has been with Parker Dental Associates for 25 years.  During those years, she has been Dr. Parker's dental assistant and dental receptionist.
She has now become our Patient Coordinator.

Linda has taken continuing education courses and is a graduate of Dental BootKamp, a practice management course.

She has been married to her husband, Tom for 21 years.  She has 2 daughters, Brianna and Alissa and a Boston Terrier named Chester to whom she refers to as her third child.

Chopper

Chopper is a valued member of the Parker Dental Associates team. He has been with us since he was 8 weeks old. Chopper was bred by our Director of Marketing, Nikki, and lives with Dr. Parker and his family. Our patients enjoy being greeted by him and always love to spend some time "cuddling" on the floor with the big, sweet guy!