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About Our Team
At our dental office in Medfield, Massachusetts, you will get to work with our experienced dentists and team to improve your oral health. When you come to this office, you have the option of meeting with Dr. Ryan Collins, Dr. Erica Davis, Dr. Paulina Muller and associates. Are you eager to learn more about our Medfield team? Call Thomas Family Dental Associates for an appointment.
Melissa — Dental Hygienist
Melissa has been with our team since 2012. You can find her in both of our dental offices. At our office, patient care is the number one goal for our team, and Melissa contributes to that, providing the best possible care for our patients. She loves being a dental hygienist, educating patients and helping them with their individual oral care needs. Melissa finds great joy in helping our patients have success with achieving healthy teeth and gums, and is always concerned with helping her patients stay relaxed with a positive atmosphere.
She is married with two sons, and in her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, kayaking and watching her boys play hockey.
Larisa — Dental Hygienist
Larisa joined the team in August of 2000. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Moscow State Art and Cultural University in Moscow, Russia. She also has an associate degree in dental hygiene from Middlesex Community College in Massachusetts.
She lives in the area with her husband and daughter. Her wonderful mother and sister’s family still live in Moscow. She says that she is blessed to have other extended family members all across Russia. In her free time, Larisa enjoys music, fine arts, literature and spending time outdoors.
“The best part of being a part of the practice is working with the patients. That’s where I get my inspiration and positive energy and have fun sharing unique life experiences. I believe that dental health is an important part of our well-being. I make sure that at the end of each appointment, my patients leave with enough knowledge, positive experiences and a desire to come back.” — Larisa
Thip - Vatsana Malayphone - Dental Hygienist
Thip graduated from Regis College with a Bachelor's of Science in Dental Hygiene and minor in Business Management in 2022, as a student she was the treasurer of the class of 2022 and was awarded with the professional award in Preventive Oral Health Care upon graduating. Thip is licensed to administer local anesthesia and patients will appreciate her gentle touch.
Thip dental career started 12 years ago as a Certified Dental Assistant at a
Community Health Center. She is currently pursuing to become a Public Health Dental Hygienist to continue to provide oral education to the
community. As a hygienist, her goal is to educate her patients towards the proper techniques in preventive oral health care. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family.
Marissa Leavitt — Dental Assistant
Marissa joined our team in the fall of 2022 as a dental assistant. Marissa enjoys talking with patients and helping them feel comfortable and at ease. She likes keeping things organized and helping to make sure appointments run smoothly and efficiently.
Marissa is a mom of two girls, Bria and Mila. She enjoys reading, music, shopping and spending time with her daughters and family.
Barbara — Dental Assistant
Barbara joined the Thomas Family Dental Associates team in July of 1981. She is a graduate of the Boston Public School Dental Assisting Program. She enjoys talking to patients and making them feel more relaxed and comfortable. Barbara is friendly with patients and tries to help the dentists as much as she can. She keeps the team on schedule and has everything organized and prepared for our patients.
Barbara is the youngest of nine children, with six brothers and two sisters. When she is not working, Barbara enjoys swimming and boogie boarding in the ocean. She also enjoys photography and going to the movies.