Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team

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Our friendly, welcoming team at Dental Art Concepts PLLC is happy to serve you and your family. We work hand in hand with Dr. Matthew Scaffa to provide the services you need to reach and keep healthy, brilliant smiles. We welcome you to contact our office today at (718) 313-4343 to learn more and to schedule an appointment with our dentist in Staten Island, New York.

Ariana – Dental Hygienist

Ariana, Hygienist - Dental Art Concepts PLLC

Ariana is a graduate of Farmingdale State University in Long Island,NY where she received her degree in Dental Hygiene in 2019.

Ariana’s goal is for every one of her patients to feel comfortable from the minute their appointment starts by offering her full attention, compassion and understanding to all of her patient’s questions and concerns. It is also important to her that she educates her patients and works with them to reach optimal oral health through routine oral hygiene recall appointments, routine oral & periodontal health assessments and examinations with Dr. Scaffa.

Ariana is a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) and is certified in adult & pediatric CPR/AED, administration of nitrous oxide analgesia and administration of local anesthesia. To secure that she is well informed and up to date with arising technologies and procedures in dentistry she completes 24 Continuing Education (CE) unit every three years.

Ariana is highly trained in performing Zoom teeth whitening (ask to see before and after pictures!) as well as educating her patients about the oral health benefits of Invisalign® and customized night guards.

In her free time she enjoys traveling to new places, cooking and spending time with her friends and family.

Roseanna – Dental Hygienist

Roseanna

Roseanna is a graduate of Farmingdale State University in Long Island, NY where she received her degree in Dental Hygiene in 2013. She is certified in administration of nitrous oxide analgesia and administration of local anesthesia. Roseanna has been a dental hygienist at our office since 2020 and has built long lasting, trusting relationships with her patients while helping them achieve excellent oral health and beautiful smiles. Her goal as a dental hygienist is to educate patients on how to maintain healthy and confident smiles. Roseanna is constantly educating patients and staff on the importance of oral health.

Roseanna is highly trained in performing Zoom teeth whitening as well as Invisalign® and night guards. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and adorable son, Santino.

Donna – Dental Assistant & Front Desk Receptionist

Donna — Dental Assistant & Front Desk Receptionist

For over 25 years, Donna has worked at our practice as a registered dental assistant and front desk receptionist. She strives to help our patients keep their mouths healthy and bright. For the entirety of her time at Dr. Matthew Scaffa’s office, she has noticed the unrelenting attention our team gives to our patients. It has been wonderful for her to see Dr. Scaffa’s lifelong patients grow with this practice – patients that were children when they first started coming to our practice are now parents themselves. Donna is proud to work at Dr. Matthew Scaffa’s office and be friends with many of his patients. She really enjoys seeing and greeting the patients that she has watched grow up. Donna is married to her husband, Matthew, and they have three children, Christopher, Dominic, and Anthony. In her free time, she enjoys drawing/coloring and writing poems and short stories.

Lisa – Dental Assistant

Lisa

For four years now Lisa has assisted Dr. Scaffa and the hygienists in providing excellent care to our patients. Her passion for helping others is clear for all to see due to her warm and welcoming personality. Before Lisa was Dr. Scaffa’s assistant her and her family were long time patients of his. Lisa is a Staten Island native and enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids.

Kristen – Dental Assistant

Kristen

Kristen is our newest team member and dental assistant! She has about 2 years’ experience in the dental field and is quickly getting a reputation around here for her excellent bedside manner. Kristen’s goal as a dental assistant is to not only assist Dr. Scaffa and make sure he has all the tools needed to provide our patients with excellent service, but also make patients feel comfortable and relaxed during their visit. In Kristen’s free time she enjoys trying new restaurants with family and friends as well as binge watching tv shows on Netflix.

Taylor – Insurance Coordinator

Taylor, Insurance Coordinator - Dental Art Concepts PLLC

Taylor has over 7 years of experience with medical billing and coding and has received a certificate in medical billing and coding from Sanford- Brown Institute recognizing her skill and knowledge in this field.

Taylor is very passionate about ensuring that patients receive their full allotted benefits as per their insurance policy. She is an expert in calculating insurance benefits and patient responsibilities and working on a financial plan that meets patients’ needs and expectations.

She educates our patients about their insurance policies and is able to field any question about dental plans and their limitations.

She is certified in both Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and Basic First Aid.

In her free time she enjoys spending time in the beach and going on hikes in Northern Jersey.

Chris – Office Manager

Christopher

Christopher is a graduate of Ramapo College in Mahwah, New Jersey where he achieved a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and a Masters in Sustainable Studies and Design. He has been working at Dr. Scaffa’s office for 8 years. At our office we joke that Christopher does everything but the dentistry! From placing orders, to fixing machines, calling insurances, and keeping our office running – he is our go to man. Christopher educates our patients about their insurance policies and helps provide excellent payment plans to help them achieve their dental goals and needs. On his free time, he enjoys spending time outside, reading finance books and watching Star Wars.