Michelle, Hygienist

Michelle received her Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University in 1989 and her Dental Hygiene Associate of Science Degree from Montgomery County Community College in 1999 (Summa cum Laude). Her strong desire to work directly with patients and use her significant health education experience led her to the dental hygiene field. Michelle had been proudly working with Dr. Paster since he purchased the practice in 2012.  Michelle also holds a license in local anesthesia and is a licensed Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner.  Her happy place is at the beach and spending time traveling with her husband, Pete.  Michelle is a VERY proud Penn State alumni and a big fan of PSU football.

Devon-Lin, Hygienist

Devon-Lin joined the practice in 2004 after graduating Summa cum Laude from Montgomery Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program. She is a member of the dental honor society, Sigma Phi Alpha, and the Pennsylvania Dental Hygiene Association. Devon-Lin is also licensed as a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner. She enjoys spending time with her dogs and gardening.

Vicki, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Vicki is the newest member of our practice having joined us in July 2014. After attending the EFDA certification program she became a licensed EFDA (expanded functions dental assistant). This licensure signifies the extra training she received to create highly aesthetic provisional restorations and allows her to perform additional reversible dental procedures. Vicki joined our practice in 2014 and takes great pride in placing beautiful restorations. Vicki also has a passion for softball and was a former All-American first-baseman at Gloucester Country College. Her and her husband, Josh, have 2 energetic labs named Blue and Nittany.

Nichole, Office Manager

Nichole joined the practice in 2013 after moving to the area from New Jersey.  She has grown to enjoy both patient care and laboratory work.  She has extensive experience in almost every facet of dentistry having worked for 20 years in the field and is also CPR and x-ray certified.  Her experience gives her the ability to not only manage the daily operations of the office, but also to help out in almost any position needed when someone is out sick or on vacation.  Nichole has a beautiful teenage daughter whom she loves to spend time with.  Her passion is caring for her farm and rescuing animals.

Katie, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Katie began her career in dentistry in 2010 and joined The Royersford Dentist in 2021. Shewas educated at Berks Career & Technology Center, and Harcum College where she was trained as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. This license allows her to place and contour composite and other restorative materials, place sealants, polish teeth, and perform additional dental procedures.

“Here at the Royersford Dentist I take great pride in working with an amazing team who is passionate about providing excellent oral health care to all of our patients.

I am grateful to have the opportunity to interact with our patients, while providing education on dental care and good oral hygiene. Additionally, I love to allow my artistic abilities to shine in the restorations I place.”

When she’s not at the office, Katie enjoys spending time with her beautiful daughter, cooking, art, and the outdoors.

Kayla, Treatment Coordinator

Kayla is originally from Hattiesburg, MS.  She received her Bachelor of Arts in Photojournalism from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2010, and her Bachelor of Science in Fisheries & Wildlife Science from Oregon State University in 2015. She has over 10 years of experience in customer service, which made her a perfect team member for our treatment coordinator position. Several years ago, Kayla had the opportunity to get into the dental field and has found it to be very rewarding. In her free time she enjoys hiking with her husband and two dogs, as well as oil painting.