Meet Our Team
Our team consists of dedicated individuals who are kind, friendly, and caring. Our staff is here to ensure a pleasant experience during your visit to our office.
Our team includes experienced and energetic people whose goal is to communicate well with our patients and provide the best care possible.
Vanessa Matos, D.D.S.
Dr. Vanessa I. Matos graduated from the university of Maryland, School of Dentistry in 1994. She is a member of the ADA, PDA, and the Lancaster County Dental Society. She specializes in general, family, and cosmetic dentistry. Her vision is to give her patients personalized dental care and to educate them in good oral health.
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Dr. Matos is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Dr. Matos has four sons, enjoys gardening, reading, and walking her 7-year-old Goldendoodle, Jagger, who is calm, lovable, and a wonderful companion.
A devoted sports fan, she especially cheers for the Phillies and Eagles. Her favorite snack is peanut butter-filled pretzels, and her favorite vacation destination is Puerto Rico. Most of all, spending time with her sons or even seeing a picture of them always makes her smile.
Our Team
Our teams goal is to provide our patients with the best care possible.
Kayla
Administrative Assistant
Kayla Benne-Shindle joined the office in March 2026 and loves helping patients feel confident when their smile goals are achieved. She enjoys getting to know patients personally and building connections beyond their dental care needs.
Her favorite part of the office is the supportive team she works with each day. Outside of work, Kayla enjoys spending time with her family, running, gardening, reading, traveling, listening to music, and being outdoors. She also loves audiobooks and wandering through bookstores.
Kayla has a 3-year-old Mini Australian Shepard named Nellie. Her favorite snack is sour cream and onion potato chips, and the Oregon Coast is her favorite vacation spot. Her kids bring her so much joy and always make her smile.
Orlando B.
Dental Hygienist
Orlando is a dedicated Dental Hygienist who is passionate about helping patients improve their oral and overall health. He enjoys answering patients’ questions and working alongside them to create personalized care plans that support long-term wellness. Since joining the practice in November 2024, Orlando has valued the collaborative team environment and the opportunity to contribute ideas that enhance both office operations and the patient experience.
Outside of the office, Orlando enjoys exercising, playing 8-ball, and disc. golf. He is a proud pet owner to Gerald, his blue African cichlid, and is looking forwards to adding poison dart frogs to his family of pets. A fun fact about Orlando is that he has served in the Army National Guard for 12 years. Whether he’s enjoying a plate of spaghetti and meatballs or sharing a laugh through comedy, Orlando believes a smile is always worth creating.
Sainee R.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Sainee brings 12 years of dental experience and a passion for helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles. She enjoys building relationships with patients and making their dental visits a positive experience. Since joining the practice three months ago, she has appreciated working alongside a supportive team and being close to home. Outside the office, Sainee loves spending time with her family, taking vacations—especially to Cancun—and relaxing with a good movie. Her children and a cup of coffee are guaranteed to make her smile.
Michelle
Dental Assistant
Michelle joined our team in April 2026 and enjoys helping patients feel confident in their smiles while relieving discomfort through quality dental care. She loves the variety of personalities she meets each day and appreciates working alongside such a supportive team.
Outside the office, Michelle enjoys reading, building with Legos, and kayaking. She is a proud pet parent to Charlie, a sweet Labradoodle, and Chase, a feisty white terrier mix. A fun fact about Michelle is that she has moved 18 times in her life, and anything involving otters is sure to make her smile.