Meet our Team
Dental Hygienist
Afsoun joined our team after graduation from Howard University as a Registered Dental Hygienist (R.D.H) in 2006.
Afsoun was born in Iran and she speaks both Persian and Turkish.
One of her favorite quotes is from Maya Angelou, “If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.”
During her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and gardening.
“Since oral hygiene contributes to overall health, my goal is to aid patients in attaining their optimum oral health. I really enjoy helping my patients have the best oral health possible.”
Registered Hygienist
Wendy is a Maryland native. She graduated from Woodward High School and continued her education at the University of Maryland where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. Wendy has been a hygienist for 35 years and is an active member of the American Dental Hygiene Association.
When she’s not making beautiful smiles, she likes to read, hike, play volleyball, golf, and travel. She also motorcycles with her husband, PJ, on the weekends.
Dental Hygienist
Florence started working for us part-time many years ago. She recently joined our team full-time in 2016. She is from Haiti and speaks French, Spanish, and Creole. Florence obtained her degree from Alleghany College of Maryland.
Florence loves to smile! A visit with Florence is always fun! She will always want to make you smile.
Dental Assistant
Lucy’s hometown is in Peru and she is fluent in Spanish. Lucy enjoys playing soccer with her oldest son Sergio, as well as her daughter Miranda. She also stays busy with her two younger sons Matias and Ulises.
Lucy is very conscientious and diligent. She takes pleasure in interacting with our patients and making them feel welcome.
“The staff at this office really cares about what is best for the patients. We have a great team here and I really enjoy working with them.”
Dental Assistant
I am from Mexico, I have a dental degree back home and had my own practice for 10 years before coming to the United states. My hobbies are dancing and hiking. I have 2 children and we have been living here for 15 years now. I joined Dr. Dechter almost 3 years ago and like seeing all the patients and helping with their dental needs.
OFFICE MANAGER
Gabby came to the U.S at the age of 9 and grew up in Rockville MD. She had a brief military experience when she joined the Marines, serving from 2000-2004. Once she finished serving her country she came back to MD to be closer to her mom. Currently, Gabby is a single mother of 3 whom she tries to spend most of her time with when she is not at work.
Gabby enjoys hanging out and playing with her kids around the neighborhood. She loves exercise classes at the gym and hiking in her spare time. Gabby is also fluent in Spanish.
RECEPTIONIST
I was born in Asuncion, Paraguay and have lived in the US since 1990! I have been in customer service for over 15 years in retail and office management! Finally ventured into the dental field by joining Dechter & Moy during 2020. I have 3 children, 2 girls and 1 boy. I’ve lived in New York, Virginia and Maryland. Customer service is a passion of mine and I hope to continue working on my dental knowledge to make our dental health business better and better!
Official Greeter
Sydney has been with our practice since she was 3 months old. She is the assistant at the front desk and often times is a therapy dog to help patients with anxiety. Patients oftentimes will change appointments if they find that Sydney has the day off.