“There is no better feeling than watching a patient look at their beautiful new smile after their braces come off. It’s at that time that you always remember why we do what we do…….it’s not only to change a smile or a bite, but to help a person blossom emotionally and gain self-confidence that they didn’t know they had.”Dr. DougFull Biography
Practice Manager
Team member since2016
What she likes most about working at GCOMaking a difference in people’s lives. The team I work with is amazing and hardworking.
Favorite activity outside of the officeI enjoy exercising and hanging out with friends and family.
Fun factI teach Zumba Fitness and have been taking and teaching Zumba since 2010!
Lab Technician
Team member since2021
What she likes most about working at GCOFamily-friendly atmosphere, helping transform people’s smiles, and being a part of their journey.
Favorite activity outside of the officeI love spending time with my family and friends, and going on walks with my Golden Retriever, Winne.
Fun factI am also a certified eyelash extension artist.
Orthodontic Assistant
Team member since2021
What she likes most about working at GCOGetting to interact and connect with members of the community.
Favorite activity outside of the officeSpending time in the great outdoors, crafting, and spending time with friends and family.
Fun factI have a second home in Europe!
Orthodontic Assistant
Team member since2020
What she likes most about working at GCOHelping people smile with confidence.
Favorite activity outside of the officeMaking memories with people I love.
Fun factI was a ballroom dance teacher before working in orthodontics. I still do some teaching on the side.
Community Outreach Director
Team member since2023 (Orthodontic Assistant), transitioned to Marketing Coordinator in 2025
What she likes most about working at GCOThe positive energy at GCO is contagious, but what I enjoy most is being part of each patient’s smile journey and seeing the confidence that grows along the way.
Favorite activity outside of the officeServing as the Recreation Director for the Town of Thomaston keeps me busy, and I love creating programs and events that bring people together. When I’m off the clock, you’ll usually find me at a community event or enjoying a lazy day with my dog, Luna.
Fun factI grew up on a farm with nine siblings, and I’m a huge Marvel fan. Whether it’s the comics or the movies, I’m always up for a Marvel marathon or talking superhero lore.
Orthodontic Assistant
Team member since2024
What he likes most about working at GCOConnecting with the community and being a part of everyone’s journey to happy, healthy smiles.
Favorite activity outside of the officeFishing
Fun factI have an emotional support Boston Terrier named Potato.
Orthodontic Assistant
Team member since2017
What she likes most about working at GCOI love Dr. Doug and the GCO family! The environment is fun, fast paced, skilled, and knowledgeable. I enjoy the challenge and developing relationships with our patients and their families.
Favorite activity outside of the officeNapping, but also landscaping, home design/DIY, beaches, and paddleboarding in the summertime!
Fun factI have a geographic tongue—aka “map tongue”—which sometimes appears as islands on my tongue. I have only worked on a few patients over the years with the same genetic condition.
Treatment Coordinator
Team member since2025
What she likes most about working at GCOI love getting to know our patients and helping them feel confident about their orthodontic journey. Whether they are a child getting braces for the first time or an adult finally investing in their smile, I love being there to answer questions, offer encouragement, and find the fun in every visit.
Favorite activity outside of the officeIt’s hard to choose one. Here are my top three: reading, hiking with my dogs, and painting.
Fun factI know a fair amount of American Sign Language.
Patient Care Coordinator
Team member since2017
What she likes most about working at GCOI love seeing the transformation our patients go through, from when they come in at 7 years old to when they are finished with treatment as teenagers. Before and after, of both their smile and their personality, are my favorite.
Favorite activity outside of the officeI love reading, puzzles, kitchen dance parties with my daughter, and road trips with my hubby.
Fun factI’m a musical theater and true crime nerd.
