Meet the team
MEET OUR TEAM
Sonya Ford
Patient Coordinator
Sonya started 12 years ago as an eager dental assistant, and quickly evolved in other areas of the dental field. She loves helping others achieve an awesome smile, which gives her the most joy in life. In Sonya’s spare time she DJ’s and enjoys being named chef of her family as well.
Lydia Bandoh
Hygienist
Lydia is a passionate and diligent dental hygienist. She graduated in 2018 with extensive knowledge of preventative dental hygiene and patient treatment. Lydia decided on this career path because she loves to make others smile and be confident! Outside of the office, you can catch Lydia exploring the world! She enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and reading/writing poetry.
Alicia Pascale
Office Manager
Alicia is very talented at dealing with the different insurance agencies and plans. She enjoys the challenges they present and educating patients on their insurance policies. On top of the minute tasks she does, she manages the entire office, making sure it is run like a well-oiled machine! When she is not in the office, she finds nothing better than sitting on the beach, watching her children play in the sand.
Esther Press
Hygienist
Esther was born and raised in New York City. Esther always knew she wanted to be in the health field and appreciated a nice smile. Esther attended college at New York City College of Technology where she obtained her dental hygiene license, as well as her local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation license. Esther loves to educate patients on proper oral habits, which is an important part of one’s overall health. She is thorough but gentle, and strives to prevent dental anxiety in future generations. Esther now lives in Bala Cynwyd with her husband, and is also a proud mother of two sons!
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(215) 877-0900
Address 7300 City Ave Suite 350
Philadelphia, PA 19151
Email: DrAvi@AvenueSmilesPhilly.com
