Team

Michele Gillen

Office Manager

Patient advocacy has always been a passion of mine. My knowledge as a licensed insurance agent since 1996 gave me the tools to navigate the world of dental insurance when I entered the field of dentistry in 2002 after the birth of my second child.

I have lived in East Setauket, NY since 1998 and have the pleasure of seeing many of our patients around town. I have a 17 year old daughter entering college next year and a 13 year old son who keeps me busy on the weekends with Travel Lacrosse. I love summer’s on Long Island and you can find me at the beach or on a Stand up Paddle around Conscience Bay.

Danielle Prince

Dental Hygienist

Danielle has been one of Dr. Halpern’s dental hygienist since 2013. She has been a practicing dental hygienist since 1996. Danielle is excited to be a part of Dr. Halpern’s team and loves the fact that Dr. Halpern is “cutting edge” yet conservative. Her favorite part of being a dental hygienist is building relationships with her patients.

Danielle is certified in CPR, local anesthesia and nitrous oxide anesthesia.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and their son, Evan. She is her son’s Cub Scout den leader which keeps her busy most weekends as well as boating in Montauk.

Elizabeth Zito

Dental Hygienist

Elizabeth was born and raised in south Louisiana. She went to the LSU Dental School in New Orleans where she graduated with her BS in dental hygiene. She has been a hygienist for 12 years. She is CPR certified and licensed to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide. She is excited to be the newest member of Dr. Halpern’s team. Her favorite part about being a hygienist is the unique interaction with her patients. When she is not working, she is home withe her family, She is usually running from soccer to gymnastics with her three children.

Gina Paradise

Dental Assistant