Meet Our Staff

Andrea has worked in the dental field for more than a decade spending nearly the last 5 years at Raines Dental as a registered dental hygienist. After earning her associates degree in Applied Science in 2011 from Camden County College, Andrea remains committed to staying current with continuing dental education classes so as to further help patients maintain their dental health. Her gentle and compassionate bedside manner goes a long way is creating a comfortable environment for patients young and old.

Born and raised in South Jersey, Andrea enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. She is often found on the sidelines watching her kids play sports and throughout the summer, kayaking at the lake.

A 2010 graduate from East Carolina University, Nicole earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Fitness and spent several years working in the industry. It was a fascination with teeth however that led her back to school to become a dental hygienist, ultimately receiving an associates degree in Applied Science from Camden County College seven years later. To Nicole, working closely with people towards the goal of optimum health and delivering patients a positive experience is highly rewarding.

Outside of work, Nicole is often found chasing around her son and two fur babies. She hasn’t strayed too far from fitness and enjoys working out, long distance running and traveling all over to visit breweries with her husband.

Originally from Cherry Hill, Robin stepped outside of South Jersey and attended Philadelphia University/Thomas Jefferson and New York University for her studies. Today, she has an impressive 25+ years of experience in the dental field. From day one, her favorite part of the job has always been the same: patient interaction – both in building trust and creating positive experiences.

Away from the office, Robin likes spending time with her friends and family, traveling, hiking and watching live music. For those who enjoy interesting facts about people: Robin is certified to teach boxing to people with Parkinson’s.

Shannon joined Raines Dental in December 2022 bringing a combination of 15 years’ experience in the field. A 2008 graduate of the dental hygiene program at the University of New Haven, she has not only developed great skill but has shown an unwavering dedication to providing quality patient care. This commitment makes her a perfect fit for the practice.

Outside of work, Shannon keeps busy spending time with her husband, daughter and their family dog and two cats. She enjoys time outdoors, especially at the shore, as well as traveling and exercising.

A graduate of the Camden County College Dental Assistant program, Sara passed her Registered Dental Assistant boards in 2011. At work there is nothing she enjoys more that helping patients maintain optimum oral health and create beautiful, life-changing smiles. Sara’s passion is evident in everything she does and it isn’t uncommon to hear her say she can’t imagine doing anything else. To patients, it shows.

Sara has many interests outside of work to include being outside, sewing and caring for her orchids. Most of all, she enjoys time spent with her husband and their two young children.

A graduate of Cumberland County Technical Education Center (TEC), Melissa passed her registered dental assistant boards in 2015 and has been providing professional patient care since day one. Her compassion is reflected by the connections she makes with each and every patient. Her attention to detail creates a strong bond when working beside Dr. Raines and other staff. For Melissa, patients’ oral health is both a focus and passion. It is the combination of professional skill and understanding that helps her achieve this goal.

Melissa is extremely family oriented so when outside the office, she especially cherishes time with her husband and son. Also, she enjoys fitness workouts and on a hot day, she can be found taking her two dogs swimming.

It was while sitting in a dental chair during a routine cleaning that Steven decided on a career in dentistry. A graduate of the Camden County College Dental Assisting Program, he joined Raines Dental in May 2021. Steven is more than committed to providing quality care in a time efficient manner but makes comfort a priority. His approach is one that puts even the most anxious of patients at ease – simply asking about their weekend or getting to know them on a personal level.

Steven was born and raised in Swedesboro where he lives to this day. When not working to help create beautiful smiles, he enjoys playing tennis, going to the shore and keeping in shape.