Bridgton Dental

About Us

Dr. Cloutier has been practicing dentistry in since 2005. He purchased the practice of Dr. Stephen Hatch in Bridgton in 2013 and has changed the name to Bridgton Dental Associates. Since then, Dr. Cloutier has made numerous upgrades to the facility such as more private and comfortable treatment rooms, new dental delivery equipment, and modern diagnostic instruments. Perhaps more importantly, he has changed the way that patients are cared for. He believes that listening to the patient and developing a treatment plan that truly works for the patient is really what it’s all about. Recently, Dr. Samantha LeDuc has joined the practice. With this addition, Bridgton Dental Associates can now offer more opportunities for patients to receive all of their dental care right here in Bridgton.

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Get to Know

Our Dental Team

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Dr. Cloutier

Owner

Not much happens in Abbot, Maine. At least not when Dr. Paul Cloutier was growing up there in the 1970s and 1980s. “It was the kind of place where you know everybody and everybody knows your business. It’s a place of simple lessons—accountability, honesty, hard work, boredom.” Dr. Cloutier grew up in a large working-class family–lots of meatloaf and mashed potatoes.

Some of Dr. Cloutier’s earliest life experiences convinced him that he should pay attention in school. He attended schools in Guilford, Maine where he earned good grades, was active in sports and was known to be a teacher’s favorite.
Dr. Cloutier graduated from Boston College in 1990 with a BS in economics. After graduating, he learned that an individual really needs a PHD in economics to earn a good job in that field. Unqualified for most careers, he secured a job where qualifications aren’t very important—politics. He moved to Washington DC and worked for Senator George Mitchell. Although Dr. Cloutier enjoyed politics and his time in Washington, he ruled it out as a career. He knew that he wanted to return to Maine and work with his hands. It was shortly after that he enrolled in Dental school.
Dr. Cloutier earned his dental degree from the University of Maryland in 2003. Shortly thereafter he and his family packed the car and moved back to Maine.
In 2005, Dr. Cloutier bought his first dental practice. The building had been Deering Ice Cream for many years prior. Incidentally, all that ice cream turned out to be good for the dental business.
Dr. Cloutier likes to focus his time on restoring and maintaining optimal dental function. This means different things for different patients. He devotes most of his professional life trying to figure out what an individual patient believes to be his or her optimal function, honoring it, and earning their trust. Although Dr. Cloutier cannot promise perfect outcomes, he does guarantee that he is constantly striving for perfection.
Dr. Cloutier loves what he has built at Main Street Dental because he has surrounded himself with a remarkable group of employees. He receives tremendous satisfaction knowing that “my employees and I are helping people achieve their optimal dental health.”
Dr. Cloutier resides in Cumberland, Maine. When Dr. Cloutier’s is not working or spending time with his family he can be found golfing, dabbling in woodworking, or spending sometime in the remote areas of northern Maine where he enjoys fly fishing, canoeing and the absence of cell phone coverage.

Dr. Leduc

Associate Dentist

Dr. Samantha LeDuc was born and raised in Burlington, Vermont, where she spent her childhood hiking in the Green Mountains and swimming in Lake Champlain. While the rest of her family headed to the slopes on weekends, Dr. LeDuc could be found at the horse farm, nurturing a lifelong passion for horseback riding. A dedicated equestrian, she competed throughout New England during her youth.
Her first introduction to dentistry came in an unexpected way—through the owner of the horse farm, who was also a practicing dentist. She offered Dr. LeDuc a position as a dental assistant, a role she held for ten years and one that inspired her path into dentistry.

Dr. LeDuc earned her undergraduate degree in biology with a minor in chemistry from the University of Vermont. She then moved to Maine to attend the University of New England, College of Dental Medicine. While there, she discovered a true passion for working closely with patients, tailoring care to their unique needs and helping them make informed decisions about their oral health.
Her philosophy is simple but impactful: dentistry should be a collaborative process. Dr. LeDuc is committed to making her patients feel educated, empowered, and—most importantly—comfortable throughout their dental care journey.
Outside of the office, Dr. LeDuc enjoys gardening, baking, and spending quality time with her two sons, who keep her on her toes with sports and other activities. Now settled in Maine, she’s thrilled to be part of the community and looks forward to helping you achieve your oral health goals.

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Julie

Office Manager

Julie has been with Bridgton Dental Associates since 2014. She completed a Dental Assisting course in 2013 and started her dental career at the front desk in our office. Since then she has found this position to be very rewarding.  Julie aims to provide a stress-free experience for all patients from scheduling, to maximizing insurance benefits to helping patients with their overall dental visit. Julie enjoys building relationships with community members while helping patients meet their individual dental needs.  Julie resides in Harrison with her husband, daughter, two stepdaughters, and their dog Pepper. When not in the office she enjoys spending time with family and enjoying all that the Maine outdoors has to offer.

Angela

Dental Hygienist

Angela graduated from The University of New England in 2007 with her Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene. She is a native to Bridgton where she grew up skiing Pleasant Mountain, hunting the local woods, and on hot summer days playing in Long Lake. In her spare time, Angela enjoys snowmobiling with her husband and playing with her grandchildren. Her ‘down to earth’ and friendly nature comes across to all her patients and makes them feel at ease during their visit. Her favorite quote is:

“If you see someone without a smile, give them yours”

– Dolly Parton
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Jamie

Dental Hygienist

Hi, I’m Jamie and I am so excited to be part of the team here at Bridgton Dental Associates, helping you and your family navigate your dental health needs and/or wants. I have worked in the dental field for almost 30 years, and I am thrilled to treat patients in the community I grew up in.

I live in Harrison with my husband Henry and daughter Maggie. We enjoy all things outdoors, especially the lake in the summer, and the mountain in the winter. I look forward to meeting you or catching up at your next visit!

Outside of the office, Sarena and her husband, Tony, share a love of travel—so much so that they had a destination wedding in 2018. After several years of adventure, they welcomed their son, Roman. Their weekends are often spent enjoying Maine’s natural beauty, attending seasonal family-friendly events, and visiting local farms. At home, they’re kept company by their beloved 17-year-old cat, Tahoe. Sarena especially treasures time spent with her son, exploring all that their community has to offer.

Jessica

Dental Assistant

Jessica recently joined the team at Bridgton Dental Associates in late 2025. Her previous work history comes from the oral surgery world, and she is excited to continue learning new skills in general dentistry. Working closer to home has been a wonderful bonus.
Jessica is married to a Naples native, and together they are raising three amazing kids, along with their coonhound and a cat. In down time Jessica is her girls Girl Scout leader for the Troop in Sebago since 2015 and a local troop in Bridgton. Jessica is also a football, baseball, and band mom who enjoys gardening, reading, camping andhiking.