Kate joined the Brightwork team in 2014 after moving home to Maine from Colorado. 

Kate graduated with high honors and was awarded the Outstanding Student Award in 2009 for her clinical skills and academic achievements from the University of New England with a bachelor’s degree in science and a focus in Dental Hygiene. 

Kate has furthered her dental education in classes that focus on periodontal therapy, local anesthesia, oral cancer screenings, health & nutrition and dental sleep medicine. She has been the dental sleep medicine coordinator since 2016 and works closely with Dr. Beaulieu in the treatment of our sleep medicine patients. 

Kate earned her private pilot license in 2005 and enjoys traveling with her husband, Sam. Sam and Kate have twins named, Reid & Lily who have become her pride and joy.

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Katie is a Maine Native who joined the Brightwork team in 2021. Katie graduated from the University of Maine at Augusta in 2016 with a Bachelor's of Science in Dental Hygiene. She graduated with high honors and was inducted into Sigma Phi Alpha, a dental hygiene honor society. In addition to holding a license in dental hygiene she is also authorized to administer local anesthetic and nitrous oxide.

Katie continues her dental education with classes focused on periodontal therapy, myofunctional therapy, and oral pathology. 

In her free time she enjoys traveling with her husband Avery and exploring the great state of Maine with their dog Maya.

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Kirsten, a Maine native, earned a certificate through VIP Dental Assisting of Maine in 2015 and joined her first practice in 2016. Kirsten joined Brightwork in 2020 and continued to expand her knowledge in dentistry as well as earning a license as a Dental Radiographer in 2022. When not assisting Dr. Beaulieu in creating amazing smiles, Kirsten can be found with her fiancé Mike and their dog Baxter at their camp in Rangeley.

Nora grew up locally in Topsham, she earned her Dental Assisting Certification through VIP Dental Assisting of Maine in 2018 and later became licensed as a Dental Radiographer through the state of Maine. 

While still attending the assisting program, Nora began working alongside Dr. Michelle Beaulieu and the two have been creating beautiful smiles together since.

Nora really enjoys the digital side of dentistry, she has traveled to Charlotte N.C, to expand her knowledge with the Cerec Doctors. 

When not working, Nora is spending time with her friends, family and her 4 legged baby Boo Radley.

Sarah joined our practice in 2018 after being an Office Manager in a jewelry store for 7 years. She traded in diamonds for teeth originally as a dental assistant but quickly realized the front office was her calling. Sarah’s passion for dentistry and customer service is the perfect combination to assist our patients in their needs. Sarah has been an active member of American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) since 2020. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband John and their daughter Abigail.