Learn more about the staff that makes up our practice.
Our goal is to give you the smile you love in a welcoming, caring environment!
Meet the Doctors
Dr. Kathleen Poleon graduated in 2003 from SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine after receiving degrees from SUNY Geneseo, Rochester Institute of Technology, and the University of Rochester. Her background in Psychology and Human Resource Development uniquely helps with the human side of dentistry and the degree in Biology helps with the clinical/medical side. After dental school, Dr. Poleon completed a General Practice Residency at the Millard Fillmore Gates and Buffalo General hospitals in Buffalo, NY. She then spent a year working as an attending dentist teaching newly graduated dentists during their residencies.
Dr. Thomas Miller also graduated from SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 2005 after graduating from the University of Rochester. He completed his General Practice Residency at Millard Fillmore Hospital in 2006 and worked for a year in Buffalo. Dr. Miller worked at his own office in Brighton, NY from 2007 until 2021, when he came to practice here in Newark with Dr. Poleon.
Jonathan Adler, DDS
Dr. Adler grew up in Seneca Falls. He attended Le Moyne College, graduating in 2008 with a major in biology and minors in chemistry and physics, and graduated from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 2012. From there, he went on the complete a General Practice Residency at the University of Rochester in 2013.
Dr. Marc Feldman graduated from SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 1997. He completed his residency at Genesee Hospital in Rochester, NY in 1998. Dr. Feldman worked in his Penfield, NY practice from 1998-2023.
Meet the Front Office Staff
Rose has over 20 years in the dental industry. You may recognize her from her work at the front desk as an Office Manager. Rose worked for several years at Dr. Poleon’s office on Mason before moving to High Street. Our patients from Mason will be relieved to see Rose still at the helm, helping to ease the transition! She and her husband Kirk live in Oak Corners and enjoy antiquing, riding bikes, and hiking in their spare time.
Joan has worked in our office for 13 years at both the front desk and as an assistant. She enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. Joan lives between Newark and Sodus with her husband, Kevin.
Debbie is our front desk/treatment coordinator. She grew up in the area, attended Bryant & Stratton College for medical coding and medical terminology, and Auburn College for computers. Debbie is also a licensed Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty. Debbie enjoys working with patients and staff at our office. She is married to Chet and they have a daughter, Heather, and a son, Chad, and 3 fur babies!
Karen
Karen graduated from Nazareth College with a BA in Psychology and Sociology. She has many years of experience working in the dental field as an assistant, receptionist and office manager. Karen used to work for Dr. Miller at his old office! She lives in Farmington with her husband and has a son and 2 daughters along with a grandson and 3 granddaughters. With any spare time she has, she likes to travel to visit her children and grandchildren, who all live out of state.
Meet the Hygienists
Renee graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from SUNY Brockport and completed her dental hygiene degree at Monroe Community College. Renee has over 20 years of experience as a dental hygienist and does a wonderful job helping our patients improve and maintain their oral health. Renee and her husband, Jason, live in Newark and have 2 children.
Lynn graduated with honors in 2007 from Monroe Community College’s dental hygiene program and has been working at this office for 13 years. Lynn lives in Newark with her husband Dana and has 3 daughters and 2 grandsons. She enjoys camping in the Adirondacks, horseback riding, the beach, and spending time with her family and friends. She especially loves being able to work in her hometown!
Sue was a Certified Dental Assistant before later returning to school for Dental Hygiene. She has worked in our office as a Dental Hygienist for over 15 years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her granddaughter and her dog, Lincoln.
Kayleigh graduated from Broome Community College in 2008. She has almost 14 years of experience as a hygienist. Being a hygienist is all Kayleigh has wanted to be since she first visited Dr. Boyd at the age of 3! Kayleigh resides in Newark with her husband Kelly and their daughter Sylvee. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors, crafting, reading, and spending time with her family and 3 dogs.
Allison has been a registered dental hygienist for 28 years. She and her husband reside in Ontario County with their 3 children and dog Phoebe. Allison enjoys meeting patients from all backgrounds and dental experiences. In her downtime, she enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with friends and family.
Meet the Assistants
Mary has been a Certified Dental Assistant for over 50 years and we are happy to say that all of those years have been spent at our office! She has established an excellent rapport with our patients over the years and does a great job of helping them remain comfortable when they are in the office. Mary’s calming demeanor helps even the most fearful patients get through their appointments with ease! Mary is also an incredibly talented artist and we are proud to have some of her work decorating the office. She enjoys creating stained glass pieces and is an avid reader. Mary lives in Palmyra with her two cats Ziggy and Pansy.
Christi has been a Dental Assistant for a cumulation of 12 years, 8 of those years here at Newark Family Dental and the former Hochreiter and Boyd practice. During her time as an assistant, she has taken several courses and seminars to further her knowledge in dental assisting and patient care. Christi is also a former middle school English teacher and a graduate of SUNY Fredonia. In her spare time, Christi enjoys spending time with her husband Jeffrey and their 3 boys. She also likes baking, sewing, and working out.
Khryston has been married to her outstanding husband Bret for about 6 years. The have 3 children together. In their spare time, they enjoy hiking, horseback riding and spending time with their family and friends. She currently is a student at Monroe Community College pursuing her RDA certificate (Registered Dental Assistant). She joined us at Newark Family Dental in June 2022 and has been such an amazing addition to our staff! She says she looks forward to coming to work everyday and enjoys serving our Newark community with their dental needs!
Provi has been a Dental Assistant for over 10 years serving the Monroe county area. She is a lifelong Newark resident so when the opportunity to serve her hometown opened she was thrilled to accept! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her 3 children. She enjoys cooking, listening to music, traveling and spending time outdoors.