About Friends and Family
We are here to provide care to all of our patients as if they are members of our family.
Our experienced staff wants to make your dental experience as pleasant as possible. We believe in clear communication and options for all proposed treatment
Our Caring and Experienced Staff
Meet the Doctors
Graham Garber
DMD, PhD
Dr. Garber moved back to RI six years ago, after years of practicing dentistry in CT. He graduated with honors from the UConn School of Dental Medicine and is an advocate for general and dental health.
Dr. Garber lives in East Providence with his wife and his daughter.
Glenn Burgner
DMD
Dr. Burgner is a root canal expert. He has been practicing dentistry for 36 years, ever since graduating from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1982. He values personal care, and he always takes the time to explain treatments to patients. He lives in Whitinsville, MA with his family and enjoys cycling and kayaking
Meet the Assistants Team
Donna Abjornson
Certified Dental Assistant
Donna has three decades worth of experience as a dental assistant and she has many years of experience with the latest digital scanning techniques to replace the need for traditional putty impressions. Donna lives in Warwick with her husband and spends her free time kayaking and playing with her two granddaughters.
Alyson Amaral
Dental Assistant
Alyson has over 20 years of experience in the dental field. She enjoys explaining dental procedures to patients and ensuring patients feel comfortable. She lives in Cumberland, RI with her family
Chendra Cunningham
Dental Assistant
Chendra has been serving as a dental assistant for the last two years. She takes pride in her work and she enjoys her free time sampling restaurants with her husband and relaxing with her two cats in Coventry RI.
Meet the Hygienists Team
Janet Koutsogiane
Registered Dental Hygienist
After completing her bachelor’s degree in 1988, Janet attended hygiene school at C.C.R.I. She has spent over three decades delivering quality and compassionate care. Janet lives with her Family in South County and enjoys reading, biking, hiking and running.
Danielle Mello
Hygienist
Danielle is a native Rhode Islander and a highly skilled and caring hygienist. She has a background in cheerleading and also works as a cheerleading instructor. She hails from Bristol RI.
Ana Perry
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ana graduated hygiene school summa cum laude from Bristol Community College and has over a decade of experience as a dental team member in RI. She’s driven by her desire to promote oral health and she’s fluent in English and Portuguese. Ana lives in Fall River with her husband and enjoys baking, listening to audio books and going to the beach.
Meet the Office Team
Carolyn Guarino
Office Administrator
Carolyn graduated from the CCRI Dental Assisting program and has over 30 years of experience in the dental field. She understands all aspects of dentistry and dental insurance. Carolyn lives in East Providence with her husband, 2 kids and dog Jack and enjoys home improvement projects as well as spending quality time with her family.
Blyndis Correa
Scheduling and Reception
Blyndis has over a decade experience working in medical office management in the state of Rhode Island. She is fluent in both Spanish and English. She lives in Pawtucket with her husband and two children and enjoys traveling with her family.
Kaitlynn Porcaro
Scheduling Coordinator
Kaitlynn has served as an administrative and dental assistant in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and senior centers for over 5 years. She lives with her family in Cumberland Rhode and enjoys spending quality time with her son during her free time.
Nekeya Schofield
Scheduling Coordinator
Nekeya has spent her last seven years in customer service and enjoys helping people, She enjoys spending time outdoors and relaxing with her daughter in North Providence.
