Meet Our Staff

Administrative Staff

Kammy

Kammy joined our staff in 2012 and she is our Practice Manager.  She lived in Maryland for many years prior to moving to Ohio, and she graduated from Towson University with a degree in Business Administration.  Kammy has been married for 29 years and has two wonderful children, Emily and Jonathan.  She enjoys cooking, entertaining, and vacationing with her family in Myrtle Beach.

Heather

Heather joined our team in 2012 and she is the Office Manager in our Concord office. She received her certificate of completion from Cleveland Institute of Dental and Medical Assistants in 2010. Heather joined our team as a Dental Assistant, and she was promoted to Lead Dental Assistant before becoming the Office Manager.

Heather has two beautiful daughters, Marlee and Maci. She enjoys spending time with her girls, golfing, reading, and camping. She is CPR/First Aid certified.

Katie

Katie joined our team as a Patient Care Coordinator in 2014, and she was recently promoted to a Billing/Collections Specialist.  She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Cleveland State University in 2013 with a degree in Psychology.  Katie recently married her husband, Ian.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading, running, staying active, and spending time with her family.

Faith

Faith joined the practice as an Insurance Specialist in 2015, but she was recently promoted to a Treatment Coordinator.  She was born and raised in New Jersey where she began her career in the dental field in 1995.  In 2000, Faith and her family relocated to Ohio where she raised her two beautiful children.  She has been married for 29 years and she loves to travel.  In her spare time, Faith enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Giovanna

Giovanna joined our team as a Patient Care Coordinator in 2015, and she was recently promoted to an Insurance Specialist position.  She graduated from North High School in 2011.  Giovanna has a beagle named Bello that she enjoys spending time with and taking him on walks.

Nicolle

Nicolle became part of our team as a Patient Care Coordinator in 2015, and was quickly  promoted to Insurance Specialist.  She grew up in Madison, but currently resides in Mentor.  Nicolle has been married for 12 years, she has three little boys and a yellow lab named Remy.  When not busy with her boys, she enjoys photography, scrapbooking, and baking

Margaret

Margaret is our Treatment Coordinator and she joined the practice in 2016.  She has over 25 years of dental experience including surgical assisting, office manager, and a site coordinator for University Hospitals.  Margaret enjoys traveling, gardening, reading, and entertaining. She has been married for 28 years and has two cats, Tara and Tennyson.

Haley

Haley joined the practice in 2019. She earned an Associates of Science degree from Lakeland Community College.

Haley loves vacationing in new places, going to concerts, and taking walks with her two dogs, Max and Sammie. Spending time and making memories with her boyfriend, sisters, and parents are things that Haley really cherishes.

Callie

Callie joined our team as a Patient Care Coordinator in 2020. She attended Kirtland High School, and she has a background in accounting and patient service.

She enjoys traveling to Key West, FL and spending time with her family and friends. Callie is married to Leo, and they have one daughter, Reagan, and a dog named Apollo.

Amanda

Amanda attended Madison High School and graduated from Lakeland Community College in 2015 with an Associates in Art. She has almost ten years of experience in the service industry.

Amanda loves spending time outside, reading, cooking, shopping and taking photos. More often than not, you’ll find her spending time at her grandparents’ house on the weekends with her family and boyfriend. Amanda loves animals and she has two cats.

Emily

Emily joined the practice in 2020. She graduated from Mentor High School in 2011. This is her first job working in a dental practice, and she is really enjoying the challenges and what she has learned thus far.

When she is not working, Emily enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, visiting new places, and working out. Emily and her husband, Dan, have three daughters, Elizabeth, Isabelle, and Emma.

Natalie

Natalie joined our practice in 2020.  She has her Associates degree in Biotechnology, and is a licensed esthetician.  She has many years of experience in the hospitality industry, as well as a year working in the pathology lab.  In her spare time, Natalie enjoys hiking, yoga, camping, gardening, painting and cooking/baking.  Natalie has a large family, with three brothers and is a proud aunt of two!

Melyssa

Melyssa joined our team in 2020. She graduated from Mentor High School and she took classes at Lakeland Community College. Although she is new to dentistry, she loves what she has learned so far and she is eager to expand her knowledge and grow with the practice.

Melyssa recently married her husband, Chris. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with family and friends, and garden. Melyssa and Chris are eager to start a family.

Dental Hygienists

Julie

Julie joined our team in 2014.  She graduated from Lakeland Community College and she received the Colgate S.T.A.R award for academic excellence.  Julie enjoys making a difference in her patients’ oral and overall health.  She loves spending time outdoors camping, hiking, and having dinner on the patio with her wonderful husband and her two angels, Grace and Annabelle.  Julie is certified in CPR/First Aid.

Caroline

Caroline is a graduate of Lakeland Community College where she earned her associate’s degree, and she joined our team in 2016. In addition, she is a licensed cosmetologist. Caroline enjoys vacationing with her family and friends, and shopping. She is CPR/First Aid certified.

Lauren

Lauren joined our team in 2019. She graduated from Wickliffe High School, and then went on to Lakeland Community College to earn an Associate of Science degree.

Lauren loves trying new restaurants and food. She enjoys spending time at the beach, going to Cedar Point, and watching The Office. Lauren is the youngest of three children and she enjoys spending time wither her family and friends. She is CPR/First Aid certified.

Crista

Crista graduated from Lakeland Community College where she earned an Associate of Science degree.

In her spare time, Crista enjoys riding ATVs with her husband, Dana, and spending time with friends and family. She also enjoys hiking with her two dogs, Casey and Clifford. Crista and Dana have one child, Theodore. Crist is CPR/First Aid certified.

Alex

Alex graduated from Lakeland Community College in 2016 with an Associate of Applied Science degree. She has four years of experience working in general dentistry offices. Alex enjoys giving back to the community and she has participated in the Cleveland Homeless Stand Down and Give Kids a Smile.

When not working, Alex enjoys hiking, swimming, camping, and traveling with her boyfriend, Nick. They both love animals and they have two dogs, Harley and Moose, and four cats, Jordan, Dolce, Floyd, and Stella. They even have a lizard, Yoda!

Dental Assistants

Unha

Unha has been with our office since 1992. She keeps our hygiene department running smoothly and on schedule. In her spare time, Unha enjoys spending time with her beautiful grandchildren. She is certified in CPR/First Aid.

Miranda

Miranda has been with our office since 2007.  She received her certificate of completion from the Cleveland Institute of Dental & Medical Assistants in 2006.  Although she primarily assists Dr. Nicole, Miranda is a true team player while helping out wherever she is needed.  She enjoys spending time with her family and friends.  She is certified in CPR/First Aid.

Lauren

Lauren joined the practice in 2013.  She received her certificate of completion from the Cleveland Institute of Dental & Medical Assistants in 2009.  Lauren grew up in Mentor along with her five siblings.  She enjoys spending time with her family, beautiful daughter, Mackenzie, and her boyfriend.  Lauren is certified in CPR/First Aid

Jenn

Jenn joined our practice in 2015, and she was recently promoted to a Lead Assistant in our Concord office.  She received her certificate of completion from Cleveland Institute of Dental & Medical Assistants in 2007.  Jenn made a conscious decision to enter the field of dentistry to help people feel confident and proud about their smile.  She loves spending time with her family and friends, and she and her boyfriend are avid car enthusiasts frequently attending car shows, cruises, and events.  Jenn also has an identical twin sister!  She is certified in CPR/First Aid.

Danielle

Danielle joined our practice in 2017, but she has more than 10 years of dental assisting experience.  In addition, she completed numerous dental hygiene classes at Lakeland Community College.  Danielle has a large Italian family, including her husband and two little boys, with whom she enjoys spending time.  She also likes staying active and participates yearly in the Tackle the Tower Stair Climb that benefits the Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland.  Danielle is CPR/First Aid certified.

Toni

Toni joined our team in 2017 and she is a 2009 graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Dental Medical Assistants.  She was recently promoted to Lead Dental Assistant in Mentor.  Toni enjoys gardening and going to her daughters’ sporting events.  Toni has two beautiful girls and a wonderful husband, Stirling.  She is First Aid/CPR certified.

Halle

Halle joined the practice in 2017 shortly after graduating from the Cleveland Institute of Dental Medical Assistants. She enjoys fishing and any activity where she can be outdoors. Halle is one of seven children and she enjoys spending time with her siblings on the weekends. Her favorite holiday is St. Patrick’s day where she celebrates her Irish heritage. She is CPR/First Aid certified.

Bethany

Bethany received her certificate of completion in dental assisting from Cleveland Institute of Dental and Medical Assistants in 2013, and she became a Certified Dental Assistant in 2019. She has worked in the field of dentistry for seven years and she loves it!

Bethany loves spending time with her family and especially being outdoors with her two boys. She is CPR/First Aid certified.

Cheryl

Cheryl attended the Cleveland Institute of Dental and Medical Assistants where she received a certificate of completion in dental assisting, and she then went on to graduate from Case Western Reserve’s School of Dental Medicine as an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) in 1999. She has been working in the field of dentistry for 27 years.

Cheryl enjoys golfing with her husband, Michael, and spending time with her family and her dogs, Skipper and Yogi. She has three daughters and four grandchildren. Cheryl is CPR/First Aid certified.

Krystal

Krystal went to Riverside High School and she received her certificate of completion from Cleveland Institute of Dental and Medical Assistants in 2008. She has been a Dental Assistant for nearly 12 years.

Krystal loves spending time with her husband, Noah, and her four children, Kaitlyn, Cameron, Ryan and Lucas. She also has two furry family members, Milah and Vinny. Krystal is CPR/First Aid certified.

Laura

Laura graduated from Cleveland Institute of Dental and Medical Assistants in 1999, and then she went on to get her Expand Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) certification from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in 2009.

In her spare time, Laura enjoys painting, gardening, and camping with her children. She has three sons and two daughters. Laura is CPR/First Aid certified.

Kirstyn

Kirstyn recently joined our team after attending the Lake Erie Dental Assisting Academy and completing an externship. You will find Kirstyn assisting patients in our hygiene department, and Dr. Vanni a couple days a week.

In her spare time, Kirstyn enjoys kayaking, hiking and spending as much time outside as possible.