Dawn Mastrino

OFFICE MANAGER

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Dawn has been part of the Wells Endo family since 2011. She has worked in the dental industry since she moved to the Sunshine State. Originally from New Jersey, she has called Tampa "home" for almost 30 years.

Dawn likes to spends her free time with friends and family which usually means running around with her two children who are busy with sports and other activities. Dawn's positive attitude, work ethic, and years of experience help to make our office run like a well-oiled machine!

Cindy Overstreet

PATIENT COORDINATOR

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Cindy was born and raised in Tampa. She has worked for general dentists and endodontists for over 20 years. Cindy is married, loves animals, and spends most of her free time with her family and cheering on her niece and nephew at their various sporting activities. Her sweet, cheerful attitude as well as her extensive experience in the field will make you feel right at home and confident in the care you are receiving at Wells Endodontics.

Tammy Palmerston

RECEPTIONIST

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Tammy brings 30+ years of diverse customer service experience to our team. She is a people-person who finds joy welcoming patients and helping them feel at ease. She can appreciate patients’ fears because she was that terrified patient at one time. She uses that empathy to help ease our patients’ anxieties about root canal treatment.

Tammy is a Florida native, born and raised in Tampa. She’s married to her husband Bruce, of 17 years, and they have a 14-year old daughter, Amanda. In her spare time, she loves spending quality time with her family, going to her daughter’s volleyball events, traveling, and lounging poolside with family and friends. However, one of her biggest joys is finding time to spend at the beach as “Beach air feeds my soul.”

Marilyn Rodriguez

OFFICE COORDINATOR

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Marilyn has worked in the medical field for many years and when the opportunity presented itself to work at Wells Endodontics she took the jump and has been here for 3 years now. Marilyn was born and raised in Chicago, Il. She moved around a few times with her family to Kansas and then New Jersey, where she met her husband of 28 years in high school. They both graduated in 1994 and from there they ventured off into the medical field. After starting a family of their own they decided to move to Florida in 2000 and have been here since.

Marilyn enjoys helping others and looks to find ways to make the function and flow of patient care run as smoothly and effortlessly as possible.

On her time outside of Wells Endodontic, she enjoys spending time with her family and doing photography.

MaryBeth Moburg

INSURANCE GURU

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MaryBeth handles patient insurance claims and addresses all the insurance-related needs of the practice. She has been a part of Wells Endo family since we opened our doors in 2007. (As Dr. Wells' sister, MaryBeth has been part of the family for a lot longer than that!) She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Child and Family Development from Southwest Missouri State University in 2005. Fun Fact: Right after she graduated, the school’s name was changed to “Missouri State University”.]

Whenever she’s not on the phone going to bat for a patient to maximize their dental insurance coverage, she keeps busy providing friendly assistance to those patients and to our referring dentists’ offices. Gregarious and outgoing, MaryBeth enjoys karaoke, meeting new people, and spending time with her growing family. On July 18, 2023, she and her husband, Matt, were blessed by the birth of their first child, a beautiful baby girl named Fiona-Rose Ann Moburg!

Johnny Wells

CHIEF COOK AND BOTTLE WASHER

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Johnny, a retired civil engineer, is also Dr. Wells’ father. Starting with the design and construction of the Wells Endodontics’ office building in 2006, he has been lending a hand with his son’s endodontics practice from time to time. In addition to keeping up with building maintenance, Johnny has been adapting his engineering skills to the dental field. That comes in handy when there’s a dental equipment maintenance issue, when any of the 21 computers in the office go down, or when another technical problem threatens to interrupt the smooth workflow that’s so important to quality patient care. As the father of nine and (so far) grandfather of 17, Johnny enjoys his new-found life of leisure by taking full advantage of living between the beach and Disney World!

Kristine Longen

CLINICAL LEAD

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Born and raised in Minnesota, Kristine graduated from NE Technical College with her dental assisting degree in 1992. In 2004, she decided to trade The Land of 10,000 Lakes (and its long, cold winters) for The Sunshine State, settling in (... where else?) Land O’Lakes! She lives there today with her husband, Rich, and son Trevor. Having worked in endodontics for the past six of her nearly 30 years of experience as a dental assistant, Kristine is an invaluable member of the Wells Endodontics team. Early in her career, she also found the time to serve her country as a member of the Army Reserves. Hobbies include reading, playing board games and selling real estate.

Vern Kitcherman

DENTAL ASSISTANT

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Trained as a dental assistant in the US Air Force, Vern brings a wealth of relevant experience with him to Wells Endodontics. The time he was assigned to MacDill Air Force Base (1986-1996) was interrupted in 1990 and 1991 for service as part of Desert Shield/Desert Storm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Although this Baltimore native has travelled extensively, he remains a loyal supporter of the two pro football teams he grew up with, (now named) The Ravens and The Washington Commanders. So far, Dr. Wells’ repeated attempts to convert Vern to a fan of Baker Mayfield and The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have failed. Completely. In his spare time, Vern enjoys working out, going to the beach and snorkeling in the Gulf of Mexico.

Irma Jimenez

PATIENT COORDINATOR

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Irma was born and raised in Colombia. She began her dental journey in US Military clinics and has been working in the dental field since 1996. Following her husband while he served our country in the US Army, she has lived and worked throughout the world. Irma, her husband and their three children have made their home in Tampa since 2005. She is now living the good life with her retired war veteran husband! They both enjoy giving back to their community through the church, spending time with family, and taking advantage of all the fun outdoor activities that Florida has to offer. Every day, Irma brings her experience and her smiling face to work with her. She is compassionate, caring and looks forward to creating long-lasting relationships with the patients she takes such good care of at Wells Endodontics.

Nga “Emma” Trinh

DENTAL ASSISTANT

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Born and raised in Viet Nam, Emma and her husband immigrated to the United States in 2010 and moved to Wesley Chapel nine years later. She feels right at home here because Florida’s beautiful beaches, nature trails and warm weather remind her so much of where she lived while growing up in Viet Nam.

Emma completed college in Viet Nam, majoring in printing technology. After a few years in the US, she decided to get formal training as a dental assistant which enabled her to go to work for a general dentist. While there are differences between assisting a general dentist and assisting an endodontist, Emma is a fast learner and has adapted quickly. She loves meeting and greeting new people which makes her a natural for this profession. Taking excellent care of her patients by assuring that they are comfortable and completely at ease while in her care is her first priority.

Spending time with her extended family -- her husband, their two kids (+puppy!), her parents and her grandmother – is her greatest joy. In her spare time, she usually can be found practicing yoga at a nearby Health and Wellness Center or at home baking some sweet treats to share with her family ... AND to share with those of us who are lucky enough to work with Emma at Wells Endo!

Nicole Wittry

DENTAL ASSISTANT

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Sometimes we get lucky! It took a while, but we finally persuaded Nicole, with her 24 years of experience as a dental assistant, to make the change from working for general dentists to working for Wells Endodontics. She quickly adapted her skills to our specialty practice, garnering rave reviews from patients and staff alike.

Seven years after moving from Arkansas to Florida in 2011, Nicole was blessed by the birth of her daughter, Maddison. Recently their two dogs, Simba and Luna, had to accommodate a new addition to the household: an adorable little floppy-eared bunny named Cloe. In her free time, Nicole enjoys listening to live music, whether it be up-and-coming local bands or concerts in larger venues. Another of Nicole’s interests outside of the office is the laser cutter she bought for her own amusement a few years ago. Doing custom engraving and making other artistic creations to sell to friends and neighbors has turned this hobby into a viable side business. Now, with the demand for her work increasing every day, it’s time for her to invest in a second, more versatile, laser cutter!

Lisa Shapiro

DENTAL ASSISTANT

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Lisa is a dedicated dental assistant with a passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence in the field. After graduating from dental assisting school in Oklahoma in 2016, she has built a rewarding career helping patients achieve their best oral health. As a former Navy military wife for 14 years, Lisa has developed strong adaptability and teamwork skills, which she brings to her work every day. Now back in her home state of Florida with her 10-year-old son and her 2-year-old Irish Cream Dachshund, she balances her professional life with her love for family and adventure. Outside of dentistry, Lisa enjoys staying active through figure skating, hiking, and hitting the gym. A true foodie at heart, she loves exploring new coffee shops and savoring delicious meals. Lisa values quality time with friends and family, making every moment count.