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Meet The Team
Meet The Doctors
Dr. Spagnolo
Dr. Michael Spagnolo was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. He earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry before attending Georgetown University School of Dentistry in Washington D.C. Dr. Spagnolo practiced in Cape May Court House for 27 years before going to Baghdad, Iraq with the U.S. State Department as part of Iraqi Freedom.
In his free time, he enjoys all our beautiful beaches and the ocean.
Dr. Backenstose
Dr. Thomas Backenstose is the most recent addition to the practice, our dental Shoobie! After earning his undergraduate degree from Harvard, he earned his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and his prosthodontic certificate from Temple's Kornberg School of Dentistry. He offers a range of experience in both restorative and implant dentistry.
Originally from Hershey, he currently splits his time between Philadelphia and Avalon. He enjoys cooking, opera, and golf, the great pastime of South Jersey.
Meet The Hygienists
RoseAnn
RoseAnn Bellapigna was born and raised in Philadelphia. She attended Archmere Academy, Widener University and Camden Community College. She received her Dental Hygiene license in 1989. Her first ten years as a Dental Hygienist, she specialized in periodontal gum treatment working with a periodontist. RoseAnn has been with Holly Beach Dental since 1999. She also works one day a week in Philadelphia. She resides between Philadelphia and North Wildwood. She enjoys dental hygiene and prides herself in being gentle but thorough. She considers her patients her friends and loves to spend time with them.
RoseAnn is also a licensed real estate agent in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In her free time, she loves to travel and spend time with her family and her English Bulldog, Caesar.
Debi
Debi McGinnis grew up outside of Chicago and moved to the Philadelphia area in 1980. She graduated first in her class from Philadelphia Community College with an associates of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene in 1991. She received her certificate in local anesthesia in 2010. The first half of her career was spent in a periodontal office and later in general practices. Debi has been with Holly Beach Dental since 2010 where she has established a loyal following.
In her spare time, she has taken up golf and is determined to hit the ball every time.
Meaghan
Meaghan Fisher is a lifetime resident of Cape May County, where she has spent most of her career. She went to Harcum College and graduated in 2004 with an Associates of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. She received her certificate of Local Anesthesia in 2019. Meaghan joined our team after spending 14 years with Dr. James Rochford, DMD, until his retirement, and looks forward to providing the same great care!
Meaghan spends her time outside of the office being a mom to her amazing children, William and Zoey, where she is involved in all things school, sports and dance. In the summer you will find her enjoying her time off at the beach.
Meet The Receptionists
Joan
Patti
Maggie
Meet The Dental Assistants
LisaAnn
Briana
