Meet the Team

Dr. Gianino

Owner

Name: Dr. Gianino

Hometown: Ashburnham, MA

Role at David D Gianino DDS: Owner/Leader

The first job I ever had: Paper route

Why did you decide on a Dental Field:

Hobbies and Interests: Play hockey, golf, hiking, photography

What is something people don't know about you?: Someday I want to learn to play piano

What is your favorite food?: Cheese ravioli with marinara sauce

Dr. David D. Gianino is a proud winner of America's Best Dentists 2025 award.

Jennifer

Office Manager

Name: Jennifer

Hometown: Wells, ME

Role at David D Gianino DDS: Office Manager

The first job I ever had: Working at a convenience store

Why did you decide on a Dental Field: A dare that I couldn't get into the program

Hobbies and Interests: Kickboxing, gardening, spending time with my 5 grandchildren

What is something people don't know about you?: I used to race horses

What is your favorite food?: See food... I see food and I like it LOL!

Jessica

Financial Coordinator

Name: Jessica

Hometown: Salem, NH

Role at David D Gianino DDS: Financial Coordinator

The first job I ever had: Assistant teacher at a daycare

Why did you decide on a Dental Field: I wanted to work in the healthcare field, and make people feel more confident.

Hobbies and Interests: Baking, taking my dogs on adventures, and spending time with family

What is something people don't know about you?: I own a micro bakery and have a bread stand at my house

What is your favorite food?: Any type of pasta! =P

Nelson

New Patient Coordinator

Name: J.D.Nelson Jr.

Hometown: Plymouth, MA

Role at David D Gianino DDS: New Patient Coordinator

The first job I ever had: Selling Christmas Trees

Why did you decide on a Dental Field: I wanted a career that allowed me to help people while also being able to learn something new everyday.

Hobbies and Interests: illustration, Writing, Reading, and Cartoons

What is something people don't know about you?: I write and host an audio show that takes place in a fantasy world that I have been developing for almost a decade.

What is your favorite food?: Sushi or Pho

Sasha

Treatment Coordinator

Name: Sasha Melendez

Hometown: Leominster

Position at Dr. Gianino's: Treatment coordinator

What did you want to be when you grew up?: Crime Investigator

Why did you decide on a Dental Field?: I needed a change in my life. I worked at doctors offices in the past and helping people has always been important to me and dental was new

Hobbies and Interests: Crafts and being with my kids

What is your favorite place you vactioned?: Dominican Republic

What is your favorite food?: Gummy bears

Laura

Lead Dental Hygienist

Name: Laura

Hometown: Lunenburg, MA

Role at David D Gianino DDS: Lead Dental Hygienist

The first job I ever had: Shady Point beach at my family business, but real job was at Panera

Why did you decide on a Dental Field: High school- did a school program and went into this right out of highschool!

Hobbies and Interests: Cooking, being on the water, beach

What is something people don't know about you?: I am a mom to a beautiful daughter! And when it comes to games I am very competitive

What is your favorite food?: A good burger

Leah

Certified Dental Assistant

Name: Leah

Hometown: Waltham, MA

Role at David D Gianino DDS: Certified Dental Assistant

The first job I ever had: Davis Farmland and Mega Maze

Why did you decide on a Dental Field: I had braces when I was younger and thought the whole experience was fascinating.

Hobbies and Interests: Hiking, camping, and gardening

What is something people don't know about you?: Sarah Brightman is my favorite vocalist

What is your favorite food?: Pizza

Emma

Sterilization Technician

Name: Emma Massa

Hometown: Sterling, MA

Role at David D Gianino DDS: Sterilization Technician

The first job I ever had: Landscaping business

Why did you decide on a Dental Field: It was something new and exciting and fast paced!

Hobbies and Interests: Reading, riding my bike, watching new movies

What is something people don't know about you?: I love to cook and bake

What is your favorite food?: Italian food

Clemmie Palomino

Scheduling Coordinator

Name: Clemmie Palomino

Hometown: I was born in NY and came to Leominster at age 10.

Role at David D Gianino DDS: Scheduling Coordinator

The first job I ever had: Market Basket

Why did you decide on a Dental Field: I never imagined being in the dental field. After starting my job at Dr. Gianino's, I was highly interested in learning more about the dental field.

Hobbies and Interests: Cooking, retail therapy, & traveling.

What is something people don't know about you?: I am Peruvian.

What is your favorite food?: Pizza & Texas Roadhouse

Owen

Receptionist

Name: Owen Edwards

Hometown: Grafton, MA

Role at David D Gianino DDS: Receptionist

The first job I ever had: Server @ Slow Bell Cafe in Maine cr

Why did you decide on a Dental Field: A mix of technical and customer service, I enjoy a field of work that challenges me while letting me collaborate with others

Hobbies and Interests: Crafts, Woodworking, Longboarding, lover of Movies and TV

What is something people don't know about you?: Though most could probably guess, I did theater for just over a decade

What is your favorite food?: General Tso's Chicken, as spicy as possible