Kalista knew right out of high school that she wanted to go into the dental field. She graduated from SUNY Broome in 2021 and started working as a registered dental hygienist right away in a small family practice. Although sad to leave her patients, she just couldn't pass up the opportunity to expand her career with Smiles by Design, where patients truly are the focus.
Kalista prides herself on providing exceptional, personalized care, cherishing every moment she spends with her patients. She enjoys the challenges her career presents, and finds joy in her own accomplishments as well as those of her patients. There is nothing more exciting than seeing hard work pay off.
At the young age of 22, she bought her own home, an old brick farmhouse. There, she enjoys taking care of her yard, garden, and landscaping. In the winter months, she spends her time reading, crafting, painting, and doing just about anything artistic. Whenever the opportunity arises, Kalista loves to travel. Her favorite places being Universal, Disney, Salem, and any warm location with a beach.