Meet Our Doctors
Benjamin Irzyk, DMD
Benjamin Irzyk, DMD
Benjamin Irzyk, DMD
Janet Allaire, DMD
Benjamin Irzyk, DMD
Benjamin Irzyk, DMD
Meet Our Hygienists
Dyan
Susanne
Dyan
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dyan has been an integral and dedicated part of our team since 1993. With over 35 years of clinical dental hygiene experience, and having been a part of this practice for 30 years, she has had the privilege of taking care of generations of families. Dy truly wants all of her patients to feel a sense of comfort a
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dyan has been an integral and dedicated part of our team since 1993. With over 35 years of clinical dental hygiene experience, and having been a part of this practice for 30 years, she has had the privilege of taking care of generations of families. Dy truly wants all of her patients to feel a sense of comfort and trust when in her chair and does this by connecting with each of her patients on a personal level as well as building lasting patient relationships.
When Dy is not at work, you can find her in her garden, hunting for vintage treasures, or spending time with her family on Orr's Island in Maine.
Dy resides here in Portsmouth with her husband, their three children, and their loyal dog, Putski. They all love being a part of the Portsmouth community.
Kim
Susanne
Dyan
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kim became a vital part of our wonderful hygiene team back in 2008. She comes with a wealth of experience having been practicing dental hygiene since 1987. She truly enjoys developing meaningful relationships with her patients and coworkers and connecting with them on a personal level. She is committed to helpin
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kim became a vital part of our wonderful hygiene team back in 2008. She comes with a wealth of experience having been practicing dental hygiene since 1987. She truly enjoys developing meaningful relationships with her patients and coworkers and connecting with them on a personal level. She is committed to helping patients achieve optimal oral health to help improve their overall whole body health.
In her spare time, Kim loves spending time with her family and friends laughing, going on adventures, biking, camping and making memories. She is also an avid and passionate tennis player, skier, and golfer!
Susanne
Susanne
Susanne
Registered Dental Hygienist
Susanne has over 35 years of clinical experience and has been working with Hometown Dental for over seven years. Her hybrid career includes leadership roles for the New Hampshire Dental Hygienists' Association for over 20 years along with marketing roles with Tom’s of Maine, Oral-B, Sonicare and WaterPik. Chosen
Registered Dental Hygienist
Susanne has over 35 years of clinical experience and has been working with Hometown Dental for over seven years. Her hybrid career includes leadership roles for the New Hampshire Dental Hygienists' Association for over 20 years along with marketing roles with Tom’s of Maine, Oral-B, Sonicare and WaterPik. Chosen by her peers as the 2014 RDH Mentor of the Year, she is a recognized professional in the oral healthcare industry. She was instrumental in changing licensing regulations in Maine in 2017, establishing her own business Hygiene Health as an Independent Dental Hygiene practice. She also recently received the Tower Award for Alumni Achievement on June, 10, 2023 which is presented to Westbrook College alumni who have distinguished themselves and the University of New England by a high level of performance in business or professional life.
Susanne loves Kittery and the coast of Maine. She enjoys walking, hiking, skiing, kayaking, tennis and civil political discourse.
Brooke
Susanne
Susanne
Registered Dental Hygienist
Brooke joined Hometown Dental in 2024 after having worked with Dr. Ben at his previous practice. Brooke also has an extensive background in and love for pediatric dentistry! Brooke is very personable and compassionate. She values meeting all members of the family, from a child experiencing their first dental vis
Registered Dental Hygienist
Brooke joined Hometown Dental in 2024 after having worked with Dr. Ben at his previous practice. Brooke also has an extensive background in and love for pediatric dentistry! Brooke is very personable and compassionate. She values meeting all members of the family, from a child experiencing their first dental visit to grown adults needing routine dental hygiene. Brooke enjoys partnering with her patients to collaborate on how to best optimize their oral and overall health, and treats her patients with integrity and care.
Outside of work, Brooke and her husband, Toren, can be found chasing around their two young boys, Ben and Harry! Brooke also loves to read and can give a chairside synopsis of any popular BookTok novel.
Meet Our Dental Assistants
Nikki
Sue-Ann
Sue-Ann
Dental Assistant
Nikki became an essential part of our dental assistant team in 2020. Not only is she highly knowledgeable and skillful, but she is also incredibly welcoming and personable with all of her patients. She finds that building a relationship with each of her patients is a rewarding part of her job. We truly appreciate her enthu
Dental Assistant
Nikki became an essential part of our dental assistant team in 2020. Not only is she highly knowledgeable and skillful, but she is also incredibly welcoming and personable with all of her patients. She finds that building a relationship with each of her patients is a rewarding part of her job. We truly appreciate her enthusiasm, experience and desire to provide our patients with the best possible care. Nikki's favorite part of her job is being there for her patients in whatever way needed to assure they feel safe and comforted during their dental procedures.
Outside of work, Nikki loves going to the beach, drawing, painting, snowboarding, surfing, and spending time with her daughter. Oh, and she is also a killer karaoke singer!
Sue-Ann
Sue-Ann
Sue-Ann
Dental Assistant
Sue-Ann joined our team in 2022 and has been a great addition to our office, especially because of her kind disposition, uplifting spirit and hardworking nature. She has worked in the dental field for over 25 years and enjoys helping her team and patients in any way possible. She works closely with our doctors on all sorts
Dental Assistant
Sue-Ann joined our team in 2022 and has been a great addition to our office, especially because of her kind disposition, uplifting spirit and hardworking nature. She has worked in the dental field for over 25 years and enjoys helping her team and patients in any way possible. She works closely with our doctors on all sorts of dental procedures including fillings, crowns, and oral surgery and helps to make our patients feel as comfortable as possible while in the dental chair.
Sue-Ann loves spending time outdoors and making memories with her family and sweet pup, Marley.
Jess H
Sue-Ann
Jess H
Dental Assistant
Jess H joined our team in 2024 after having previously worked with Dr. Ben for many years at his last office. Jess H brings a wealth of knowledge and truly enjoys assisting the doctors in whatever they need to help their day run smoothly while helping provide the best care for their patients.
Jess H loves working in a posit
Dental Assistant
Jess H joined our team in 2024 after having previously worked with Dr. Ben for many years at his last office. Jess H brings a wealth of knowledge and truly enjoys assisting the doctors in whatever they need to help their day run smoothly while helping provide the best care for their patients.
Jess H loves working in a positive and knowledgable environment where patients look forward to visiting their dentist!
Jess H loves spending time outdoors with her family.
Meet Our Front Desk
Jill
Jess L
Jess L
Financial/Insurance Coordinator
Jill joined our team in 2022 after previously working with Dr. Ben for five years at his previous practice. After spending years in the hospitality industry, Jill brought her superior customer service skills to the field of dentistry in 2012. She loves learning about our patients' interests and families to e
Financial/Insurance Coordinator
Jill joined our team in 2022 after previously working with Dr. Ben for five years at his previous practice. After spending years in the hospitality industry, Jill brought her superior customer service skills to the field of dentistry in 2012. She loves learning about our patients' interests and families to establish and build long-term relationships with them. She truly enjoys helping her patients feel comfortable and making sure every visit here is a great one!
Outside of work, Jill adores spending time with her daughter, Emma, as well as their family and friends. She enjoys going to concerts, sporting events, and is a big fan of the Red Sox and the Bruins!
Jess L
Jess L
Jess L
Financial/Insurance Coordinator
Jessica joined our team in 2022 after previously working with Dr. Ben for five years at his last practice. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire and then teaching in South Korea for four years, Jessica moved back home to begin her career in the dental field in 2013, where she worked as a Trea
Financial/Insurance Coordinator
Jessica joined our team in 2022 after previously working with Dr. Ben for five years at his last practice. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire and then teaching in South Korea for four years, Jessica moved back home to begin her career in the dental field in 2013, where she worked as a Treatment and Financial Coordinator. She loves connecting with each patient and helping them to understand their treatment plans, options, financials and insurance, as well as making sure that they leave with a smile! Jessica loves spending time outdoors with her husband, Rob, and their three rescue pups, Lenny, Ruby & Willow. She loves the beach, traveling, concerts, SUP yoga, reading and volunteering in dog rescue.