Karen, our office manager, has been with us for five years. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Arizona State University. She has five years of corporate experience working for two of the big five accounting firms. Her main areas of concentration were in the audit and forensic accounting divisions. 

At Whiteman Dental Associates she oversees all business aspects of the practice. Her five years in the dental world affords her a deep understanding of both clinical and non-clinical issues. This enables her to assist our staff in the sometimes complex insurance issues that patients may have along with treatment plan explanation and coordination. She is our “go to person” to ensure the ultimate in patient satisfaction and service. Karen enjoys spending time with her husband and three children.

Carolyn is our Registered Dental Hygienist.  She has over 23 years of clinical experience and has worked in several specialized fields of dentistry including orthodontics, pedodontics, cosmetic dentistry and public health.  She was the Coordinator of the Dental Health Education Service for the City of New Bedford, which performed dental screenings and administered dental treatment to local school children. She received her A.S. from Bristol Community College, Fall River MA and recently attended the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) where she received advanced training in the treatment of TMJ disorders. She also holds a license to administer local anesthesia.

Her love of dentistry led her to a teaching position at Mount Ida College where she is currently an Adjunct Professor of Dental Hygiene. She stays current with all the newest technologies and changes in dentistry by continuously attending continuing education courses.

Carolyn lives in the historic city of New Bedford with her husband and two "children",  a pug named `Buckley` and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named `Sophie`.