Van Dyke Team

Vera - Office Manager

Originally from Prague, Czech Republic. Vera's interest in dentistry started while attending ninth grade in Munich, Germany where she started an internship at a local dental office. In 1991, she became Registered Dental Assistant and in 2003 received her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

Vera has been with our office since the fall of 2009 and loves what she does. Her experience having worked in several positions over her 30 plus years in the dental field has helped her to understand all aspects of dentistry. As an office manager, she oversees the day-to-day activities of our practice. She is committed to making sure our patients have a wonderful experience by making them feel welcomed and to make sure they receive the utmost care and attention.

Besides her dental family, she enjoys spending time with her husband Robert and her two boys Matthew and Andrew. She enjoys the outdoors, gardening, crafts and traveling.

Hannah - Registered Dental Assistant/ Front desk

Born and raised in Lutz, Florida. Hannah's passion for helping other people led her to the dental field. She graduated with an AA degree from St. Petersburg College in 2019 and graduated from Dental Careers School of Tampa Bay in 2020 with expanded functions in Dental Assisting. She has completed her internship hours at Van Dyke Dental and acquired her radiography license. Hannah was hired following her internship and has been with us ever since.

When Hannah is not working, she enjoys spending time with her friends, traveling and being outdoors. She is also a dedicated pet parent and enjoys activities with her pets.

Shelly- Registered Dental Assistant

Shelly was born and raised near Detroit, Michigan then moved with her husband Rob to the Chicago area where she began her dental career. 30 years later she has worked as a front desk receptionist, dental assistant and also managed 2 practices. She moved to Florida with her husband and two children, McKenna and Mason, in 2002 and was a business administrator for 16 years where she received her EFDA certification. Her love of working directly with her patients made her decision to go back to dental assisting. She loves talking with and getting to know her patients and having fun while taking care of them. She has two beautiful grandsons, Jaxon and Coleson, who she spends as much time with as possible and enjoys traveling the US with her husband. They also have a rescued husky named Zo.

Angelina - Registered Dental Hygienist

Was born in Detroit and moved down to Florida when she was just seven years old. She grew up in the Safety Harbor area and attended the St. Petersburg College for Business Administration and Management and Dental Hygiene and graduated in 2003.

Angie’s husband Brian is a Sheriff Deputy and they have two children, Trent and Makena. As a family, they love going to beaches, snorkeling and having cookouts.

Angie has been with our dental practice for more than 16 years now. Her focus is on periodontal treatments and educating the patients towards the most optimal healing plan designed specifically for them. She is detail-orientated while providing comfort to patients. To Angie, patients feel like family after all these years!

Mary - Registered Dental Hygienist

Originally from North Carolina, and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mary holds a B.S. in Dental Hygiene, and has practiced for over 30 years.

She is married and has four children. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, swimming, biking and watching her kids performing in their various sporting activities.

One of Mary’s favorite parts of her job is educating patients of all ages on how to maintain healthy teeth and gums. She has worked for Dr. Lennon since moving to Tampa in 2001.

Allie - Registered Dental Hygienist

Born and raised here in Florida. She graduated in 2016 from the dental hygiene program at St. Petersburg College after realizing at an early age that her calling was in dentistry.

Allie has been working around the office since she was 16 years old, helping with x-rays and assisting the hygienists. She is also certified to administer local anesthesia. She loves her job, and for that reason, has decided to continue her education for a bachelor’s degree in Health Science. She is dedicated to her patients’ health care and overall well-being.

When she’s not in the office, Allie spends her time with her husband, she enjoys going to the beach and spending time with family and friends.

Ellen - Registered Dental Hygienist

Originally from Miami Beach, Florida. Ellen has been working as a Dental Hygienist for 31 years and continues to have a passion for her career.

She says she’s had the good fortune of working with Dr. Lennon for 17 of those years, and considers it very gratifying for her as a Dental Hygienist to be able to help her patients in a calm and caring atmosphere where their comfort and well-being is the main concern. She also enjoys being part of a team in a thriving dental practice that is committed to giving optimal dental care in a professional environment, mixed together with some fun!

Besides her passion for dental hygiene, she also enjoys playing tennis and golf. She has recently started organic gardening and traveling is a must. She and her husband David are not unhappy about being empty nesters, being proud of their children, Lauren and Alex.

Cindi - Registered Dental Hygienist

Started with Dr. Lennon as his Dental Assistant back in 1993. Her love for dentistry pushed her to further her career into dental hygiene, and she graduated from Pasco Hernando State College in 2005.

Cindi has a friendly, positive way about her, and always considers the comfort of her patients. She is a native Floridian, and is married with a baby girl. When she is not at the office, she loves going with her family to Disney, Bush Gardens, going on cruises, bike riding and gardening.