Our Team

Sally has worked in the dental field for over 20 years gaining experience in all areas of dental practice.  This gives her a unique perspective and range of experience when it comes to assisting patients and keeping our practice running smoothly.  She passionately believes in our mission: “To enhance oral health through education and access to care for all individuals and families”.

Sally recognizes the vital importance of oral health in relation to whole-body health, and her goal is to help patients enjoy the best overall health possible. At Community Dental Care she aims to provide the highest quality of patient care in a compassionate environment that provides exceptional service and education in a friendly, efficient and educational environment while helping as many people in the community as possible.

Sally attended Champlain College studying early childhood psychology.  In her free time when Sally is not helping patients she enjoys spending her time with family, husband Rick, and engaging in multiple creative adventures with her daughter Ella.

Dr. Wehmeyer joined CDCC in January 2016. She grew up in Colorado and earned her B.S. in Biology from the University of North Carolina in 2003. She earned her doctor of dental surgery (DDS) from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2007 and she completed her Masters in Periodontology with a certificate in clinical and translational research from the University of North Carolina in 2010. She passed the board certification process of the American Board of Periodontology in 2011.

Dr. Wehmeyer served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston and at the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry. She is a former International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and La Leche League Leader.

Dr. Wehmeyer has a special interest in tongue and lip ties and has been working with families and babies with these concerns since 2012. She has completed specialized training in the use of LASERs from the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) as well as specialized training in infant frenectomies and in breastfeeding support for tongue and lip-tied babies.

Description goes hereDr. Amelia Grabe (formerly Lane) grew up in Charlestown and Plainfield, NH. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Hamilton College in 1996 with a major in French literature and a minor in Biology. After working in the biotech industry doing research and taking Master’s classes at Harvard for several years, she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2005.

A second generation dentist who grew up in her father’s practice in Charlestown, Dr. Grabe has been practicing for 18 years and has taken many continuing education courses at the Pankey Institute, Spear Institute, and Pride Institute to further her knowledge and experience in practice management and advanced restorative dentistry focusing on complex bite (occlusion) conditions and temporomandibular joint disorders. In 2021, Dr. Grabe received her certification in Sleep Apnea treatment through the fabrication of dental devices in cases where a patient cannot tolerate a CPAP. Dr. Grabe looks forward to working with Dr. Wehmeyer and Cindy Burr, Myofunctional Therapist, in diagnosing and treating patients with sleep disorders through the fabrication of dental devices and myofunctional therapy.

Known to sing to her patients and use humor to ease a patient’s anxiety, Dr. Grabe is a master in building relationships with patients, especially fearful ones, to help them attain a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, a comfortable bite, and a natural, beautiful smile. An artist at heart, Dr. Grabe enjoys helping patients achieve a smile they can be proud of and helping their bite support the muscular system of the jaw to achieve optimal comfort and function.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Grabe has twin teenage daughters and lives with her boyfriend and their labradoodle, Daenerys. Along with her daughters, Dr. Grabe’s interests include gardening, cooking, all things French (she studied in France during her Junior year in College), impressionist art, and is a passionate sports fan, especially football, professional wrestling, and all the Florida Gators sports teams in addition to the New England teams- go Red Sox, Bruins, and Pats!

Dr. Grabe practiced in Charlestown from 2013-2022 and is very excited to join the team at CDCC where she looks forward to helping patients with their restorative needs

Kyle Messier RDH, CPHDH, BS grew up in Claremont and received her BS in Health Science from Northeastern University in Boston and Dental Hygiene Certificate from Forsyth also in Boston. Kyle enjoys working with people and assisting them in their efforts to have a healthy mouth. She works as a clinical hygienist in the office as well as a certified public health hygienist in outreach programs at schools throughout Sullivan County.

She lives with her husband and an array of rescued animals. Her interests include community service, travel and working with children.

Cindy began her career as a Certified Dental Assistant and then received her Associates of Science in Dental Hygiene from Tunxis Community College. She then received a Bachelor of Science from the American College of Holistic Nutrition with a minor in Herbology. She is Laser Certified and is Local Anesthesia Endorsed. She earned a Certified Public Health Dental Hygienist from the New Hampshire Technical Institute and is a current member of the Region 1 DMORT (Disaster Mortuary Response Team) and has studied forensic dental identification at the Armed Institute of Pathology in Bethesda, MD. She is currently working with myofunctional therapy with a special interest in tongue tie.

Cindy and her husband enjoy skiing, hiking, fly fishing, and numerous outdoor activities.

Brenda has worked in the field of dentistry for over 35 years and has experience in general dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics and endodontics. She began her career as a certified dental assistant in Princeton, KY. After serving as a Dental Assistant for 22 years she returned to school and received her Associates of Science in Dental Hygiene in Bluebell, PA. Additionally, she received her license in administering local anesthesia in Maryland and New Hampshire. Brenda moved to New Hampshire in January 2021 to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. She currently lives in Lempster, NH in her dream home and enjoys being outdoors, hiking, working in her garden, working out, and spending time with her grandchildren and traveling with her boyfriend.

Dawn was born and raised in Springfield Vermont. She graduated from the University of Vermont’s dental hygiene program in 1992. Where she earned the Vermont State Dental Society clinical excellence award. Dawn loves her career as a Dental Hygienist. She has worked in general dentistry for 30 years. She believes in developing strong relationships with patients and customized patient-centered care. Dawn is devoted to putting patients at ease, and educating them on their oral health. She believes that a healthy oral environment leads to better overall health. When Dawn is not at the dental office she loves spending time with her family. She enjoys long walks and hikes with her 3 dogs. She enjoys skiing, snowshoeing, water sports, gardening, baking, reading, trying new things and meeting new people. Dawn has two beautiful daughters. Dawn and her best friend and husband Brian enjoy traveling and any adventure that comes their way.

Kelly has worked in the dental profession for more than 20 years. She enjoys working with patients and providing education on oral health. Kelly has two grown daughters and four grandsons, all of whom she enjoys spending time with. Her other hobbies include cooking and gardening.

Alanna began her path in Dentistry in 2018 where she was able to learn both clinical and administrative positions. She joined us at Community Dental Care of Claremont in 2020 where she now assists in both restorative and hygiene procedures. You may have heard her on the phone or saw her at our front desk too because she loves reaching out to patients. In fact, her favorite part of dentistry is meeting new people, hearing their stories and helping them achieve their dental goals. She hopes to continue her education at NHTI and eventually become a Dental Hygienist. In her free time, you can find her with her boyfriend, hiking mountains or going to see her favorite bands.

Linda has been in the Dental field for 28 years with experience in Pediatrics and General Dentistry as well as in the Hospital setting dentistry. She has her Nitrous Monitoring Certification. She has been married for 28 years with one son. She enjoys boating, kayaking, corn hole, making homemade cards, and bowling but mostly spending time with family and friends.

Terri has been in the dental field over 15 years. She enjoys working with patients making them comfortable and at ease while getting necessary work done. She loves camping with friends and family, going to concerts, but most of all spending time with her 2 daughters. You’ll always catch her at the field or gym cheering them on. They have two cats Bruin and Sophie.

Selena has worked at Community Dental Care since she started volunteering here when she was in high school. She is now our office coordinator and enjoys helping patients understand their insurance and answer any questions they might have. In Selena’s free time she likes to go watch her fiancé at the racetrack and enjoys summer days on her boat. She also loves spending time with her two dogs Bruno and Ella.

A Claremont native, Brittani now resides in Vermont with her husband and 3 children. She entered the dental field during high school while volunteering and later being employed at a local office. She has pursued different career paths along the way but returned to her love for dental in 2019 when she became a Patient Care Coordinator at Community Dental Care. Brittani enjoys working closely with the community and her team at CDCC. In her free time she enjoys going on adventures with her family, baking, playing cards and spending time with friends.

Autumn is new to the practice as a Patient Care Coordinator. She previously was a Certified Pharmacy Technician for 6 years. She’s engaged and has two children. She enjoys cooking for her family, spending time with friends, trying new foods and adventures.

Amy LaVertue- Board Chair

Carol Vivian- Treasurer

Nancy Martin- Secretary

Guy Santagate

Cathy Pellerin

Jean Shaw