Bright, modern orthodontic treatment room at Cochituate Smile Center in Natick MA.

Meet Our Team


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Sandra Cardoso
Orthodontics Assistant

Sandra was born in Brazil and moved with her family to MA in 1987. She worked in the hospitality industry for many years until 2006 whe she started working in Orthodontics. She became a Clinical Coordinator after successfully receiving her certification for Digital Radiology by the Massachusetts Dental Society.She is bilingual; she speaks English and Portuguese.

Sandra has 2 adult children.


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Dental professional Andrea Meira in blue scrubs, smiling confidently, showcasing expertise at Cochituate Smile Center.

Andrea Meira
Orthodontics Assistant

Andrea was born in Brazil and moved to MA in 1984. In 2005, she began working in Orthodontics and received her certification for Digital Radiology for Dental Auxiliaries at Boston University. She is bilingual; she speaks English and Portuguese.

In her free time, Andrea loves to dance and spend time with her 3 children.


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Smiling female dental team member at Cochituate Smile Center, wearing a white shirt, showcasing a welcoming demeanor and commitment to patient care.

Alice Galvao
Front Desk

Alice was born in Boston, MA and is bilingual, speaking both Portuguese and English! She has studied Business Administration and Data Science for two years at Southeastern University. She loves traveling, eating good food and watching movies.


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Smiling female dental team member at Cochituate Smile Center, wearing a black blazer and white top, showcasing professionalism and approachability.

Maria Barbosa
Insurance Coordinator

Maria was born in Brazil but raised in the US since she was 4 years old. Maria has worked with office administration for about 6 years. She specializes in insurance and claims and is also one of our licensed dental assistants. She speaks Portuguese, English, and even a little Spanish. In her free time she loves to study Christian theology and spend time with her son.


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Smiling woman in red shirt holding Cochituate Smile Center mug, representing the dental team's friendly and approachable atmosphere.

Phyllis Basile
Patient Coordinator

Phyllis is a graduate of Northeastern Tufts Dental School of Dental Assisting. She is a former DANB Certified Dental Assistant specializing in Orthodontics.
Phyllis has worked in multiple orthodontic offices and for 26 years was the Executive Director of the Metropolitan District Dental Society in Natick, MA.
She enjoys being outdoors in nature and spending time with her grandchildren.

Monday:
9:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday:
9:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday:
9:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday:
9:00am - 5:30pm
Friday:
10:00am - 3:00pm

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