About Us

Esther earned her dental hygiene degree from Onondaga Community College. She has over 30 years of experience as a dental hygienist. She takes a gentle but thorough approach to patient care. She is passionate about motivating patients to achieve their best in their everyday home-care routines, and helping them understand their individual treatment needs. Esther is married with two daughters. Her active lifestyle includes hiking, biking, golfing, vegetable gardening and cross country skiing with her family.

Cheryl earned her degree in Dental Assisting/Office Management from Mount Ida College. She has had the pleasure of working as a certified Dental Assistant for Dr. Santay for many years. She is passionate about dentistry and feels very fortunate to work by Dr. Santay’s side. She also enjoys one on one interaction with the patients. Her goal is to be kind, compassionate and professional. Cheryl has many hobbies! Sewing, gardening, stained glass as well as kayak and hiking. Her biggest delight is her grandchild.

Amy worked as a dental assistant while pursuing her degree in Dental Hygiene. She graduated with high honors from Onondaga Community College in 2003. She is very detail oriented and takes a whole health approach to dental hygiene. Amy is married with two children and enjoys hiking, walking and obstacle races

Kim earned her bachelors degree in Community Health Education from Ithaca College and Associates degree in Dental Hygiene from Onondaga Community College. She is very passionate about educating people about the importance of their oral health. She values the relationships with each and every one of her patients. She is dedicated to making each visit a comfortable and pleasant experience. Kim is married with two children. She enjoys spending time boating, kayaking, and most of all being a spectator at her children’s games.