Dr. Paisner & Staff
Dr. Eliot Paisner received his Bachelor's Degree at Northeastern University in 1973, and his Doctor of Medical Dentistry from Tufts University in 1977. Being a New Hampshire native, Dr. Paisner always wanted to return to his home state. He chose Nashua to open his private dental practice because he felt that Nashua offered potential for the development of his dental skills. He is a past president of the Greater Nashua Dental Society and the New Hampshire Dental Society. In 1994 Dr. Paisner was inducted into the International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He is also involved with the development of the Greater Nashua Dental Connection. Dr. Paisner is currently serving on the New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners.
Dr. Paisner is always involved in continuing his education to keep abreast of the many changing facets of dentistry.
Denise Durand, CDA, is the business manager. Denise facilitates and coordinates patients' treatment plans, addresses insurance issues and oversees accounts. Originally from Nashua, she and husband Ronnie recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. Their daughter Stacey is currently an art teacher in Massachusetts.
Leslie Paisner is our scheduling coordinator. She and Dr. Paisner are originally from the Dover area and met while in high school. They have two boys and a granddaughter living in the Nashua area.
Patricia Miceli, RDH, graduated from Forsyth School for Dental Hygiene and moved to the Nashua area from Arlington, MA in 1986. Pat loves her Miniature Schnauzer, Pepper, and especially crafting. Some of the handy work is displayed at the office or you may see her selling her wares at a local craft show.
Molly Patterson, RDH, is the newest member of our Hygiene department. Originally from the "Cape," Molly graduated from Westbrook College. She and husband Dick have two children and currently live in Hudson.
Joan Durocher, RDH, is originally from Arlington and graduated from Forsyth as well. She and Pat joined us in the same year in 1986. If Joan is not in the office, she is probably caring for one of her grandchildren.
Paula Pelletier, CDA, one of our dental assistants, has been with us for several years. A Nashua native, there is hardly a day that passes without her knowing someone. Paula enjoys meeting new people in her role at the office and getting to know them on a personal level. She and her husband Bob have twins and live in Hudson.
Linda Smigelski, CDA, is Dr. Paisner's original assistant. She is now working part time so that she can help husband Karl with their lawn care business. Linda always has a kind word and ready smile.
Cindy Osmer, CDA, is the newest of our dental assistants. Originally from Upstate New York, Cindy graduated from Hudson Valley C.C. Cindy has lived in Nashua for 19 years with husband Rick and their three sons.
