Meet The Team

Katie Hayes

Dental Administrative Assistant

I have lived in the Cranford area my entire life, and love the community! I live in Kenilworth, with my husband, and two dogs. I’ve been in customer service for over 10 years, and I love interacting with people. I’m excited to get to know you all and to help make you feel comfortable while benefiting from your dental healthcare experience!

Gina Castellano

Receptionist

I am a Westfield High School graduate and obtained an associates degree in English. I speak fluent Italian. My hobbies are baking, hiking, riding my bike, painting and traveling. I love animals especially my pet dog Sophia

Sonia Marquez

Dental Assistant

I have been a dental assistant since 2009. I have had the pleasure of being part of a wonderful transformation in patient’s smiles. I will take extra good care of you during your dental visit. I enjoy interacting with patients. It has been so rewarding to see patients excited about their dental results. I am bilingual and I am here to help you with any question you may have.

Sherry Nigro

Dental Assistant

I have been a CDA for over 10 years while also maintaining my dental radiology license. I love working in the dental field and allowing patients to feel confident with their similes and achieving optimal oral health.

Barbara Castiglione

Dental Hygienist

I’ve been a registered dental hygienist for over thirty years. My patients are my first priority, and I ensure that they receive the highest care possible with individualized and up to date treatment options. I am also active in the community, and volunteer my time at dental health fairs and elementary schools during Children’s Dental Health Month. Outside the office, I spend time with my family, and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Rocco.

Testimonials

"I fully endorse, Dr. Kurt M. Krause and his dedicated team.

I first went to Dr. Krause a few years ago to have one of my front top teeth repaired after I chipped it. This tooth and the one next to it had a few procedures done in the past by other dentists. While Dr. Krause examined my situation he noticed that I also needed work done on the tooth next to the chip. I knew he was correct and listened to all of the options he provided. Dr. Krause didn’t push me or force me to take any option which I appreciated. I am not comfortable with having to go through these types of procedures but Dr. Krause gained my confidence in the way he communicated with me so I moved forward with him. Well I have to say I am so glad I took his advice and I now feel and look better than I ever did before meeting Dr. Krause.

In the past I avoided the dentist unless I had major problem. My experience with other places is they are ruff and don’t take the time to build a relationship with you. When I go to Dr. Krause I genuinely feel he cares about me. I also feel he is a perfectionist and he cares more about my teeth then I do. When doing work on my teeth Dr. Krause does a great job and is gentle. Dr. Krause also takes the time to talk with me about my life and has even offered me his opinion on my allergy problems. His advice helped me greatly."

Sean R.

"I had a cap come loose. I called and got a nearly immediate call back, before office hours. Dr. Krause arranged to meet me with 90 minutes, made the repair and had me on my way. Frankly, amazing service in this day and age."

Courtney C.