Dr. Houtz Dental Practice | 15 Maple Ave | Gloversville | 12078 | Tel: 518.773.7584
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Rebecca Kilmartin- Front Office Coordinator
Rebecca started working in the dental field in 2019 as a Dental Assistant until she welcomed her third child in
August 2020. Rebecca started at our office in November of 2020 as a front desk receptionist. You will find
her welcoming you at check in and helping you at check out, confirming appointments, processing and
submitting insurance claims as well as managing the appointment schedule.
Rebecca enjoys spending all of her free time with her three children Sophia (2012), Joseph (2016), and
Lauren (2020). They enjoy all outdoor activities together and spending quality time with each other. Rebecca
plans to continue her career in the dental field.
Pina LaPorta- Certified Dental Assistant
Pina has been a dental assistant for 30 years. She joined this practice in 2013, moving to Gloversville from
Massachusetts. Pina has found the transition to New York to be very enjoyable. She especially likes making
patients feel comfortable and helping to improve their smiles.
Pina holds a certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
Pina is married to her husband David. They have two dogs, a Rhodesian Ridgeback and a Shih Szu. In her
spare time Pina enjoys yoga, golf, and gardening.
Vikki DeLorme- Registered Dental Hygienist
Vikki attended Hudson Valley Community College, earning her degree in 1987. After graduating, Vikki
practiced within the area before joining our team in 2001.
In 1992 Vikki was united in marriage to her soul mate, Christopher. Together they spent the next 25 years
living life to the fullest and cherishing the love they shared. In 2017, Christopher lost his life to pancreatic
cancer. With her world turned upside down, Vikki continues to find strength in his memories, the incredible
love they shared and knowing all the lives he touched.
Outside the dental office, Vikki loves to travel, visit family and friends and spend time with her fur babies, Jax
and Jade.
Leighann Sherwood- Registered Dental Hygienist/Office Manager
Leighann started at the practice in April 1999 working as a receptionist. Soon after she became the practice
manager and continues to excel in that role. With the encouragement of Dr. Kearney, Leighann decided to go
on to receive her dental hygiene degree from Hudson Valley Community college in 2006.
The relationships Leighann has built with her patients over the years is very special to her.
Leighann was married to her husband and best friend Lucas in 2016. Together they welcomed their son
Dane in August 2017. A true blessing to their lives, every moment they have is spent making memories with
him and their 3 dogs. They also enjoy time with friends and family and especially look forward to the winter
months as they are avid snowmobilers.
Dr. Kate Houtz, DMD
Dr. Houtz grew up in Mayfield and attended Mayfield Central School. She obtained her Bachelor of Science
from Siena College. In 2009, Dr. Houtz graduated with honors from Tufts University School of Dental
Medicine. She completed a general practice residency at St. Peter's Hospital in 2010. Following her training,
Dr. Houtz continued to work at St. Peter's in their dental center until the opportunity to work for Dr. Kearney
was presented. Dr. Houtz worked with Dr. Kearney until January 2015 when she purchased the dental
practice. It has been a dream come true for Dr. Houtz, as she had always wanted to have a dental practice in
the area she grew up.
Dr. Houtz holds a tripartite membership which includes membership to the American Dental Association
(ADA), the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) and the 4th District Dental Society (our local
association).
Dr. Houtz was married to Daniel Houtz in January 2015. They have four children. William born in 2015,
Elizabeth "Lizzie" born in 2017, Brooks born in 2019 and Laney born in 2021, who are all growing entirely too
quickly and provide endless hours of love and entertainment. In her free time Dr. Houtz enjoys road cycling,
traveling, cooking, baking, restaurants- basically anything involving food. And, of course she treasures time
spent with family.