Our Staff
Every member of our staff at Progressive Dental, PLLC is committed to providing each patient with a professional and pleasant experience. Our doctors, hygienists, assistants and administrative team do their best to make your visit with us one that’s enjoyable. We strive to provide each person great care and comfort in our modern facilities. At Progressive Dental, we’re proud of our team’s commitment to outstanding patient care and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Mike Dean
Mike started at Progressive Dental in 1999. He is the Business Manager/CFO and takes responsibility for A/P, A/R, Computer Management, Payroll, Taxes, Retirement, Insurances, and other financial duties. Mike graduated from the University of Scranton with a BS in Accounting and moved to the area from Jermyn, PA over 20 years ago. He currently resides in Endwell with his wife and two daughters, and his interests include spending time with family and friends, attending the girls’ sporting events and golfing. He is also the treasurer for ME Hoops Inc.
Maureen Srnka
Shelly Parker
Shelly is the Administrative Office Assistant in the Kirkwood Office and has been with Progressive Dental since 1999. She oversees the day-to-day operations of the office, including patient and staff management, billing, insurance, and staff supervision. Her interests include spending time with her family, anything outdoors, going to flea markets, scrap booking and reading. Shelly grew up in the Syracuse area and has two grown children and three grandchildren. She is currently working toward earning a CERT certificate.
Crissie Babcock
Crissie is the Administrative Office Coordinator in the Norwich Office and joined the Progressive Dental team in November of 2014. Crissie oversees the day-to-day operations of the office, including patient and staff management, billing, insurance, patient care, and helps maintain consistency between all offices. Crissie was born and raised in Norwich, New York. Following high school Crissie attended Alfred State College where she studied Veterinary Technology. Crissie enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, and trying new things. Crissie currently has one pit bull and plans to rescue more in the future.
Nadine White
Nadine became a member of the Progressive Dental Team in 2020 and currently serves as the Office Manager for the Binghamton Office. In this role, Nadine oversees the day-to-day operations, including patient and staff management, billing, insurance, and patient care. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she moved to Savannah, GA at the age of ten, where she was raised. She is the oldest of three sisters.
Nadine is married and has one daughter, three sons, and three grandchildren, to whom she is deeply devoted. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, exploring new places, and crafting.
Tammy Walker
Tammy has been a member of the Progressive Dental team since April 2002. As the Dental Assistant Supervisor her role is to look after the dental assistant team in all 5 offices. Tammy is a 1992 graduate of Newark Valley and currently resides in the Binghamton area with her husband, she has one adult daughter. In her free time she enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Shannon Wenzel, RDH
Shannon Wenzel joined our team in 2018. As the Hygiene Supervisor she is dedicated to building a strong team to provide exceptional care for all our patients. She’s a proud graduate of BCC, where she honed her dental hygiene skills that she now uses to keep all our patients’ smiles bright and healthy. But Shannon’s not just about teeth – she’s got a big heart for community service too, volunteering her time with Doctors with a Heart and the United Way. She even took her skills all the way to Haiti on a mission trip! When she’s not at work or volunteering in the community, you’ll find Shannon at home enjoying life with her husband and two cats.
Lauren Pecka
Lauren joined Progressive Dental in June 2018 as a dental assistant, accumulating four years of clinical experience before transitioning to lead the marketing initiatives for all five locations. A SUNY Broome graduate in 2015, she is currently pursuing a bachelor’s in Business Management at Syracuse University. A Binghamton native, Lauren leverages her clinical dental background to strengthen relationships between the office and the local community.
Kevin Johnson
Kevin is a Certified Dental Laboratory Technician and Technologist and has been the Lab Supervisor at Progressive Dental since 2003. He specializes in dentures, orthodontic appliances, crown and bridge waxing, casting, metal finish and trouble-shooting. Cad cam (ExoCad) Design Certified. Digital 3D printing technician. Kevin was born and raised in Worlington, England and has an older brother and younger sister.
Rose Garrett
Rose joined Progressive Dental in September of 2007 and is a Certified Lab Technician. She is currently a laboratory ceramist. She performs casting and metal finishing and applies opaque to metal. Cad Cam (ExoCad) Design certified. Custom shade and glaze technician. Digital 3D printing technician. Rose has an Associate degree in Applied Science and has experience working in plastic surgery, ENT and maxillofacial.
Heather Green
Heather joined Progressive Dental in May of 2002 as an Administrative Assistant. In the lab, Heather manages all set up and plaster work, manufactures bleaching trays and clear retainers, constructs dentures and partial set-ups and performs denture repairs. CAD CAM (EXO CAD) Design certified and Digital 3D printing technician. Heather has an Associate degree in Criminal Justice from Broome Community College.