Meet Our Team

Jerica Torres

Receptionist
Jerica has been at Dental Doctors of Somerset since June of 2021. With more than eight years of experience as a front desk representative and insurance coordinator, she naturally became a great fit for the team. Jerica currently lives in East Hartford with her two sons, Chris and Bryson. When not at work, she enjoys being in the kitchen, cooking traditional Puerto Rican meals or helping out at a family friend’s pizzeria in West Hartford.

Marnie Schulman

Dental Hygienist
Marnie is a 1992 graduate of the Fones School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Bridgeport, earning her Bachelor of Science degree. In addition to practicing dental hygiene since 1992, Marnie takes several continuing education courses each year to keep up with all the newest advances in dental hygiene. Marnie strives to deliver quality care through patient education and preventive dentistry. She has certification in VELscope®, Invisalign® and Florida Probe. Marnie lives in Glastonbury with her husband, Marc, and two daughters, Madison and Karah. In her free time, you’ll find her at the gym, cooking new recipes or enjoying a Starbucks latte.

Mary Jane Plante

Dental Hygienist
Mary Jane graduated with highest distinction and was a presidential pin award recipient from the University of Maine School of Dental Hygiene in 1991. She completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology, worked at Dental Doctors of Somerset for 10 years per diem and joined the staff working three days a week in 2021. Providing comfort and patient education is a paramount focus to treatment. She has thorough knowledge and has been trained to use Florida Probe, VELscope, iTero® and Invisalign technology.

Mary Jane lives in Coventry, Connecticut, with her husband, Bill. She has two children, James and Maggie. When not at work, she loves to swim, spend time with her family at the beach and travel.

Angelica Baca

Dental Hygienist
Angelica is a dedicated registered dental hygienist with over 12 years of experience in the dental field. Graduating from Tunxis Community College with a degree in dental hygiene, Angelica also holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, which enriches her approach to patient care. Starting her career as a dental assistant, Angelica has developed a comprehensive understanding of dental practices and patient management.

Outside of work, Angelica is passionate about staying active through hiking, yoga, and CrossFit. She also enjoys spending time with her dog, Cooper. Angelica brings a combination of expertise, enthusiasm, and a holistic approach to her role in the dental hygiene field.

Jacqueline Chavez

Clinical Assistant
Jacqueline has been part of Dental Doctors of Somerset since August 2014. She received her dental assisting degree from A. I. Prince Tech back in 2012 and continued her learning with an orthodontic assistant course. She is bilingual and both speaks and writes in fluent Spanish. She has been happily married to her husband, Jorge, since 2012, and they have two very cute daughters named Sophia and Violet along with their twins, Zander and Lexi. When she’s not working, she loves to spend time with her little ones, doing crafts, reading and learning new languages.

Jolene Cirigliano

Clinical Assistant
Jolene has been part of Dental Doctors of Somerset since May 2017. She received her dental assisting degree from Porter and Chester prior to joining the team and jumping right into working with Dr. Egan and Dr. Fernandez. Since joining, she has been taking advantage of continuing educations course to remain on top of the best treatments for our patients. Some of her favorite work includes extractions and implants.

Jolene currently lives in Bloomfield with her husband and two children. They all enjoy their weekends sleeping in, catching up on family time and exploring new places

Jennifer Woodworth

Financial Coordinator
Jenn has been in the dental field as a key player for the last 32 plus years. Her primary role is coordinating financial arrangements for patients, insurance processing and billing. She is also a staff supporter. She is the proud mother of a son named Kash, they reside in Willington with their Bulldog Ozzy and their cat Paisley.

She is a huge sports fanatic; in her free time you will find her at all of her sons sporting events. Together they enjoy road trips, fishing and going to the beach as well as spending time with family and friends.