Our Doctors & Staff

Dr. F.C."Francois" Lamothe was born in Louisiana. He is a 1973 graduate from LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans, LA. His degree is Doctor of Dental Surgery. (DDS)

An early interest in Public Health Dentistry led him to assignments in Louisiana, the Province of Saskatchewan in a children’s program and working with the native people of Canada for the Federal Government in Saskatchewan.

In 1980, he met his wife at a conference in New York and after a 5 year private practice in Prince Albert, Sask., moved with her back to New England in 1987. He set up a practice in Wells, Maine in 1989 and worked there until he acquired the practice of Dr's. Albright and Porter in Portsmouth in 2003. He has been serving Dr. James Porter’s patients since then. Dr. Porter retired to Florida. Dr. Albright continues to see his patients.

Dr. Lamothe is especially gratified when he can make the entire dental experience more comfortable for his patients. He likes doing cosmetic dentistry especially the one visit bonding procedures, which can dramatically improve a smile in one visit. He is also well trained in Crowns, Bridges and implant restorative procedures.

Dr. Lamothe lives in Wells, Maine with Cindel, his wife of over 25 years and occasional visits from their two grown children. He is active in local theater as President of Garrison Players in Dover, with set designing and even acting. He is a pastel artist and painted most of the artwork at the office.

In founding Portsmouth Dental Studios he has tried to create a patient- friendly practice striving to provide quality, artistic dentistry in a low-stress environment at a reasonable cost.

Dr. Laurence Albright is a native of Kentucky. He graduated from the University of Louisville in 1966 with a Doctor of Dental Medicine. (DMD)

His primary interests are esthetic dentistry, periodontal prosthesis and implant dentistry. He especially enjoys working with specialists on multi-disciplinary treatment. He is an advocate of extensive ongoing continuing dental education and has completed programs with Dr. Peter Dawson and the Seattle Institute for Advanced Dental Studios.

Dr. Albright and his wife, Marcia, have two children and four grandchildren.

When not in the office, he and Marcia enjoy gardening and saltwater fly fishing, locally and in the Caribbean.

Dr. Brian Hunter grew up in Caribou, Maine. He graduated from SUNY Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine and completed a General Practice Residency, also at Stony Brook. His degree is Doctor of Dental Surgery. (DDS)

Dr. Hunter is trained in implant dentistry and is continually in pursuit of new training opportunities that allow him to provide the best care for his patients. He strives to create a comfortable, low-stress atmosphere for his patients, and is a great source of comfort for patients who experience dental phobia.

In his free time, Dr. Hunter is an avid reader, likes rock climbing, cooking, and any chance to get outdoors with his wife and two sons to enjoy the seacoast.

Our Office Staff

Melodie Hardy -Practice Administrator- will help you when no one else knows the answer. With over 20 years dental experience, she knows the policies and guidelines that help a dental office run like a business.

She says it’s a pleasure to come to work each day when you’re working with such a friendly, competent staff. Melodie and her husband, Dennis, live in Wells, Maine and have 3 grown children and 2 granddaughters. Her spare time is spent enjoying her family, gardening, reading, travel, sewing and outdoor sports including kayaking, snow shoeing and mountain hiking. She is an active volunteer in her church and community, and loves to cook and entertain. If you need to know something about “all inclusive” destinations in the Caribbean, she’s the office expert.

Deb -Patient Financial Co-ordinator- brought over 20 years of dental experience when she started at Portsmouth Dental Studios in 2004. She enjoys helping our patients with their insurance questions.

Her smiling face will be there when you “check out” and she will make sure you leave the office appointment with no question unresolved concerning your care. She enjoys the atmosphere of this office. The friendliness of the staff and patients is the best part of her work day. She grew up a military brat and traveled a lot in the continental U. S. and overseas. She likes New England best. She lives in Eliot with her teenage son, Nick. Her older son, Ben, lives in Massachusetts. Reading is her passion. She enjoys murder mysteries best. She is happiest when surrounded by friends and family and loves to cook and entertain. Going to antique markets and finding treasures is one of her favorite pastimes.

Diane -Patient Scheduling Co-ordinator- joined our team in 2009. She brings over 12 years of dental office experience to our practice.

She lives in Greenland with her love Nina, the Plott Hound and enjoys activities with Nina as well as occasional horesback riding. Diane enjoys dinner and live music with friends and family.

Joy has worked for Dr. Albright for over 25 years and has been with Portsmouth Dental Studios for 5 years and counting. She enjoys meeting and getting to know her patients.

She appreciates the positive attitude in our office and the quality of the dentistry done here. Joy is married and lives in Kittery. She enjoys boating, beaching and any sun filled activity. She keeps the entire staff in “stitches” with her quick wit.

Patty has been with Portsmouth Dental Studios since 2003, and before that with Dr. Porter. She enjoys coming to work to an office filled with smiles and laughter.

In addition to her dental assisting job, she is studying for a career (yet to be determined). Patty lives in Greenland with her husband and 3 children. She enjoys time with family and friends, and relaxing at their lake cottage.

Mary joined our practice in 2012 to work with Dr. Hunter. She feels blessed to be working with such a compassionate and professional group of people. She looks forward to coming to work; there is always joy and laughter and they feel like family.

Mary has been a Dental Assistant since 1979. Her favorite part of the job is developing relationships with her patients. They become like family. It is so rewarding to have a patient come in who is nervous and help them become comfortable and overcome their dental anxiety.

When she is not working you will find her spending time in church ministry, but her true passion is her family. She lives in Dover with her husband Tony. She has two grown children and an adorable grandson who has his "Grammy" wrapped around his finger! Mary loves to take cruise ship vacations to the Caribbean. Go Patriots!

Rhonda Rhonda has been a hygienist with the practice since 1999. Rhonda loves her profession and feels very fortunate to work with such great people and loves the rapport she has with her patients.

Rhonda is a native of Portsmouth. She and her husband, Dave, have a baby girl who was born in January 2012. They live in Portsmouth with their 3 dogs, Leo, Stitch, and Dover. Dave works in Massachusetts and is originally from Wisconsin. He is a Packers fan but his saving grace is that he is also a Red Sox fan. Rhonda and Dave enjoy doing things in Portsmouth but also like to explore other cities. They will be training for The Pumpkin Man Mini Triathlon in September to work off "their" baby weight. Wish them luck!

Lori has worked with this practice for over 20 years. She enjoys “catching up” with all the patients who she has seen for years, and getting to know the new ones.

She has a wonderful husband and son and they enjoy spending as much time as possible at their family camp in Oxford, Maine.

Gail started at our practice in 2004, fresh out of hygiene school at the University of New England.

She enjoys the relaxed atmosphere at this office, and the fact that the staff gets along so well, and can voice their opinions and be heard. Gail likes educating her patients about the importance of good oral health. She lives in Dover with her husband and two young sons, and loves “hanging out” with her family.

Shannon relocated to Portsmouth from the Monadnock Region to work at Portsmouth Dental Studios.

She graduated from New Hampshire Technical Institute with a degree in dental hygiene and has since taken courses at Sacrament Community College to complete a certification in local anesthesia. Shannon has been with us since 2004, not including a 4 month sabbatical studying skiing in the mountains of Colorado. She’s an adventurous spirit, loves to travel and enjoys all outdoor activities, including, but not limited to mountain biking and skiing. Shannon and her husband have added two Bernese Mountain Dogs to their family.