Happy Dental Assistants Week! In honor of Dental Assistants Week, we are going to feature each of our talented, hard-working assistants on our blog. We are so thankful for the compassionate care they provide our patients.

Debra Neil, Dental Assistant and Office Manager

Hometown: Sparks
Family: Husband of 19 years and two dogs, a Rottweiler and Brittany Spaniel

Q. How long have you been with Caffaratti Dental Group?
A. Since Dr. Caffaratti started the practice in 1981!

Q. Why did you want to become a dental assistant?
A. I found all aspects of this career very fascinating, especially surgeries and smile makeovers.

Q. What is your favorite thing about your career at Caffaratti Dental Group?
A. I love our patients! It is very rewarding to be part of providing excellent dental care to our patients. I also get to work with amazing co-workers; we have an amazing team!

Q. How do you feel you are able to make a difference for your patients?
A. I listen to our patients’ needs and try to make their visits as pleasant as possible.

Q. What is your favorite thing to do in Sparks?
A. I love to ski, cook, craft and work in my vegetable garden.

Q. What community organization or event have you most enjoyed supporting?
A. I participated in a 60 mile Breast Cancer walk.

Q. What is a little-known fact about you?
A. I wanted to be a florist! Still do someday!

THANK YOU Debra for being an integral part of the team at Caffaratti Dental Group!