Meet the Dental Team
Our team of committed providers and business office staff are some of the best in the field. We’re here to help make sure you and your family have healthy, confident smiles for life.
Dentists
Andrew Budz Sr., DDS
Clinical Director
Georgetown University School of Dentistry, 1986
Dr. Budz provides dental care at Hillcrest one day a week, plus maintains a private practice in Williamstown.
Wayne Shim, DMD
Boston University Dental School, 2002
Dr. Shim provides dental care at Hillcrest one day a week in our Pittsfield office. In addition he maintains a private practice in Northampton, MA.
Rinku Jakhar, DMD
Boston University Dental School, 2017
Previously to coming to Hillcrest Dental, Dr. Jakhar practiced in the greater Boston area. She will provide a full scope of general dentistry serving our Pittsfield location.
Hygienists
Kimberly
Registered Dental Hygienist
Hudson Valley Community College, 1995
Jessica
Registered Dental Hygienist, On-Call Springfield Technical Community College, 2018
Jane
Registered Dental Hygienist
Springfield Technical Community College, 1983
Katielynn
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lincoln College of New England, 2017
Kathleen
Registered Dental Hygienist
Hudson Valley Community College, 1993
Dental Assistants
Crystal
Certified Dental Assistant
Penn Foster Career School
Linda
Certified Dental Assistant
McCann Technical School, 2013
Cashea
Certified Dental Assistant
McCann Technical School, 2013
Jodi
Certified Dental Assistant, Part Time
McCann Technical School, 2010
Lisa
Dental Assistant
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Business Office
Danielle
Business Office Coordinator
Certified Dental Assistant - McCann Technical School, 2015
Danielle works with patients to ensure they understand the treatment needed and any financial options available.
Lyn
Billing & Claims Coordinator
McCann Technical School, 2002
Lyn started here as a Dental Assistant and was promoted to Billing & Claims Coordinator in 2017. She manages invoicing and works with insurance companies to ensure patient care is covered.
Melinda
Business Office Coordinator
Melinda has over 30 years of experience in helping patients in the medial field. She works hard to ensure you have the best visit possible and understand your treatment options.
Marissa
Business Office Coordinator
Berkshire Community College, 2010
Kayla
Business Office Coordinator
Kayla brings to Hillcrest Dental Care 18 plus years of experience in the human services and home care fields. She is dedicated to helping patients understand their treatment options and answering any questions they may have.