Within this section learn more about the excellent staff
Dr. Woodruff has working for him:

Nicole, R.D.H.
Nicole is our hygienist on Mondays and Tuesdays. A native of Quakertown,Nicole has practiced dental hygiene since 1992. In addition to her dozen years' experience in dentistry, she brings considerable professional education and credentials to our office. Nicole completed the registered dental hygiene program and earned an associate's degree in applied sciences at Northampton Community College; she also holds a bachelor's degree from Montclair State University, NJ. While living in Scottsdale, AZ for four years, Nicole obtained a certification in local anesthesia from Phoenix College.

In Nicole's spare time, she enjoys hiking, gardening, and tending to her two cats.

Coby Lynn, R.D.H.
Our other dental hygienist, Coby Lynn, is in the office on Thursdays. Coby Lynn holds an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from Northampton Community College. Earlier in her career, she served as a certified dental assistant in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Coby Lynn has earned educational certificates in ultrasonic periodontal therapy from the Institute of National Resources for Health. She is currently seeking certification in neuromuscular therapy to facilitate the treatment of TMJ.

Coby Lynn is a Hellertown resident; in addition to her own career, she’s also steeped in her daughter Ellen’s figure skating and her son Patrick’s art work. Her favorite pastimes include natural candle-making, visits to the ocean, and indulging in health food.

Joan (Cookie), Dental Assistant
Cookie is an Allentown native and graduate of William Allen High School and Lehigh Carbon County Community College, who has thirty seven years of dental assistant experience. She has worked closely with periodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists. Cookie also served as a clinical instructor at a local dental assisting school for six years. Cookie has two children and one grandson. Her son served our country in Iraq as a medic, and her daughter now lives in Florida.

Her favorite pastimes include horseback riding, hiking, camping, and travel to such locales as Mexico and Central America.