Meet Our Dental Team – Forest Park, OH

Jaelyn,
Office Manager

Jaelyn brings over a decade of experience to our team and is a great leader. She enjoys being able to create a wonderful experience for both the team as well as the patients and is dedicated to providing top-tier service. She graduated from Ross College and worked as a dental assistant for several years before finding her niche in office management and working with insurance.

Originally from West Chester, Jaelyn and her husband have been married for over a decade and have two children together. In her free time, she loves being active by playing sand volleyball with friends as well as reading. She spends a lot of her time watching her sons play in their travel baseball and soccer leagues, and whenever they aren’t competing, her family takes off to the beach or visits the lake in Georgia. She’s also a Cincinnati Bengals fan! An interesting fact about Jaelyn is that she’s not a big fan of chocolate.

Maryssa, Treatment Coordinator

A native of Cincinnati, Maryssa has been in the field of dentistry for some time now. Before working at the practice, she attended the University of Cincinnati and earned her Bachelors in Psychology. As a Treatment Coordinator, you’ll find her helping around the office and managing patient accounts so that they can be set to receive the exceptional dental care they deserve.

At home, Maryssa spends much of her time with her husband and their son. Whenever she isn’t helping patients reach their smile goals, she is likely trying new restaurants due to her great passion for food! Chinese food and wings are her favorite kinds of meals. She also enjoys traveling—only to places with a beach—as well as watching sports like baseball, basketball, and football.

Heather, Patient Coordinator

Born and raised in Mount Sterling, KY, Heather has about a decade of experience in the dental field under her belt. The best thing about her job is interacting with our patients and hearing their stories while helping them get the care they deserve. She attended Morehead State University and also worked front office at an orthodontic practice for seven years before joining our team.

Away from the office, Heather lives with her husband—a mental health therapist. Together, they have three cats (Arthur, Nora, and Odin) and a lovely, spoiled border collie named Thelma Lou. She enjoys things like arts and crafts, singing, musical theater, and watching TV shows with her husband. She’s also vegan!

Kellsey, Dental Assistant

Kellsey was born and raised in Cincinnati. She started her career in the dental field fairly recently and enjoys helping patients by managing their accounts and treatment plans so that they can undergo the essential care they deserve.

If you don’t see her at the office, Kellsey is most likely spending quality time with her husband and their two sons.

Jennifer, Treatment Coordinator

Jennifer is a native of Cincinnati and has been working diligently in the dental field for well over two decades. As a Treatment Coordinator, she gets to help patients by scheduling their appointments and mapping out how they’ll accomplish their smile goals. Her favorite thing about her work is being able to connect with people and make a positive change in their lives.

Chris, Dental Hygienist

Born in nearby Cincinnati, Chris is a fantastic dental hygienist. She has over a decade of prior dental work to prove it! Plus, her degree in dental hygiene from Oklahoma State University reinforces this fact. Most importantly, though, she believes in her work and likes educating patients on dental hygiene.

Chris likes to take it easy when she’s not in the office. To that end, she’ll often spend time with her husband Bryan and son Cole. Of course, she’s almost always up for a good movie as well.

Shana, Dental Hygienist

Shana was born in Cincinnati and has been working in the dental field since 2007. She started by working as a dental assistant for a pediatric office before moving on to orthodontic assisting. She later attended dental hygiene school at the University of Cincinnati and graduated with her Associate in Applied Health Science. She is also CPR certified and is licensed to administer local anesthesia. With well over a decade of experience, she enjoys helping patients feel comfortable and secure while getting their teeth cleaned and achieving their smile goals.

Outside of the office, Shana spends much of her time with her husband (who’s a firefighter paramedic for the city of Cincinnati), their two children, and their dog named Beau. They enjoy watching movies together, having game nights, and taking family trips—especially to the beach! She also likes baking during the holiday seasons and has a passion for music. One of her dreams is to play the electric guitar.

Tawnya, Dental Hygienist

Tawnya is a native of Fairfield. She began her career in the dental field by studying at Sinclair Community College and earning her Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. With well over two decades of experience, she enjoys helping patients improve and maintain healthy and beautiful smiles. The best part about her job is being able to work with her incredible team!

When she isn’t at the office, Tawnya is likely spending time enjoying the great outdoors. Camping is one of her favorite things to do.

Brenna, Dental Hygienist

Raised in Cincinnati, Brenna studied at the University of Cincinnati to obtain her dental hygiene degree, which was also her first experience in the dental field! From then on, she was a sub-dental hygienist for some time, which allowed her to travel to multiple dental locations over two years. Now, she is an incredible asset to the team, and she loves being able to turn a patient’s anxious experience back into a positive one!

If she isn’t at the office, Brenna is typically spending quality time with her loving parents and her dog named Blue—a Chihuahua and Pitbull mix. Other than hanging out with her pup, she also enjoys reading, working out, and trying new restaurants.

Brittany, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Brittany, one of our office’s dental assistants, has worked with us for several years. She’s quite good at her job, too, given her excellent training at Sinclair Community College. It’s to the point that she received certification from the Dental Assisting National Board. Still, what really keeps her going is helping patients be confident in their smiles.

Originally from Cincinnati, Brittany is proud to be a lifelong Ohio resident. She also enjoys time away from the office with various hobbies and interests.

Helinna, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Brittney, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Adria, Dental Assistant

Charity, Dental Assistant

Originally from Bethel, Charity finds the best part of her job is when the entire team works together so that things at the office run smoothly. Being able to provide exceptional dental care for her patients alongside an amazing group of people means a lot to her. She studied at Anderson Dental Academy to receive her license as a dental assistant as well as her certification in CPR.

At home, Charity enjoys taking her dogs outside and on walks, listening to music, drawing, and being with friends and family. One fun fact about her is that she’s a natural redhead—but most people wouldn’t know it!