Meet the Orthodontic Staff
Meet Dr. Zanca | Meet the Staff
Jennifer - Treatment Coordinator
Jennifer is a true Maine native. She grew up in Midcoast Maine, and received her associate of science degree in therapeutic recreation from the USM in 1997. Jennifer has been working with Dr. Zanca for over six years. She enjoys working with her patients, and helping Dr. Zanca educate their patients on good oral health. Jennifer is dedicated to staying current with the latest orthodontic treatments, and is proud to be part of a team that provides the best orthodontic care possible in a respectful, comfortable atmosphere.
Jennifer resides in Thomaston with her two small children. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, kickboxing, and running.
Debbie - Financial Coordinator
Debbie joined the Zanca team in 2008, having had just moved to the coast. Debbie works as our financial coordinator for our two offices. She loves the challenges and the rewards of working in orthodontics, and she enjoys being a part of our wonderful team. Debbie routinely attends continuing education seminars as a way to ensure that her patients receive the best care possible. She is friendly and organized, and with a background in customer service and management, she's always ready to help you with whatever you need.
Debbie has two grown sons, who she loves spending time with. Debbie was recently married in 2009, and since then, she and her husband have enjoyed aviation, snowmobiling, and fishing. They love vacationing in the mountains, and visiting the places where she grew up and later raised her family.
Mimi - Scheduling Coordinator
Mimi joined Zanca Orthodontics in 2008, and she works as our scheduling coordinator. Growing up in Union, Maine, Mimi attended local schools and later Springfield College where she majored in art therapy and education. After graduating, Mimi began working in the dental field. She understands both the clinical side of dentistry and the administrative. She enjoys working in the dental field, and she looks forward to helping make your orthodontic experience as comfortable and fun as possible.
When she's away from the practice, Mimi enjoys cooking and baking, visiting her family's island cottage, and playing with her two dogs, Linus and Paisley.
Lisa - Clinician
We've been so glad to have Lisa on our team since 2006. She works here as a clinician, and she is CPR and radiology certified. Lisa has lived on the Maine coast her entire life. She enjoys the area and the people. Lisa is dedicated to making sure that her patients have a wonderful experience at our practice, and she loves seeing the happy smiles on her patients' faces when they leave our practice with a new, beautiful smile.
Ann Marie - Clinician
Ann Marie has been on our team since 2006, and she has over eight years of dental assisting experience. Originally from Massachusetts, Ann Marie moved to the Midcoast area in 1991. She is CPR and radiology certified. Ann Marie enjoys all aspects of dentistry and orthodontics. She looks forward to making sure that you have a positive orthodontic experience, and to helping you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile.
Joyce - Clinical Coordinator
Joyce has been working with Dr. Zanca and our team since 2005. She loves seeing the changes that our patients undergo when they receive orthodontic treatment. Joyce has worked in health care for over 20 years, and she feels that working at our practice has been the most rewarding experience for her. Joyce enjoys helping others, and looks forward to sharing in your orthodontic experience and the many smiles that you have yet to share.
When she's away from the practice, Joyce enjoys shopping and spending time with her family.
Mark - Lab Technician
Mark, also known as "Lab Dude," has been working at our practice since 1998. He got his start in dentistry working as a dental tech in the United States Navy, during which he practiced various levels of dentistry from providing chairside care to working the dental lab. In 1995, Mark moved to Maine and met Dr. Zanca. Mark truly loves what he does as a lab technician. He brings so much energy and enthusiasm to our practice. Just being in the same room as Mark can put a smile on anybody's face!
In his free time, Mark enjoys life to the fullest along with his girlfriend Dede, and his two kids, Cameron and Gillian. He enjoys coaching and participating in various sports, and loves any outdoor activity, especially camping, rafting, and gardening. Music is a big part of Mark's life. Our practice is often filled with the sounds of Mark's tunes as he jams out in the lab! Next time you're visiting the practice, be sure and stop by the lab to say hi to Mark.