Meet the Dental Team – Painesville, OH

Laurie
Group Manager

Laurie is originally from Roaming Shores, and she studied at Cleveland Institute of Medical and Dental Assistants. She has been a part of our Painesville team for over 15 years! She does a great job of interacting with our patients and helping them feel welcomed.

Away from the dental office, you can usually find Laurie spending quality time with her grandchildren and friends, working in her yard, or quilting.

Joanna
Office Manager/Patient Coordinator

Joanna has been a part of the dental world for over 30 years, and she loves partnering with her amazing coworkers each day here in Painesville. She’s always ready to go the extra mile to help patients in need! She studied at the Cleveland Institute of Dental and Medical Assistants.

A Painesville native, Joanna has a close-knit, Sicilian family, which includes her sister, two amazing nephews, and her mom, who currently lives with her. Some of her favorite hobbies include reading, hiking, gardening, swimming, and hanging out with her boyfriend and dog.

Vicki
Patient Coordinator

Vicki has been a valued member of our team for over three full decades, and she loves both the patients and her incredible work family here in Painesville. A Shelby native, she attended Lakeland Community College for her education.

Away from the dental office, Vicki has a wonderful and loving daughter, a son-in-law, a grand-dog, and a brother who is her best friend. When she has free time, you can often find her reading, baking, cooking, taking walks, or simply sitting in the sun. She’s also a big fan of old black-and-white movies!

Shirley
Patient Coordinator

Shirley is relatively new to our team, but she already loves the amazing people she works with here! She attended Edinboro University for her education.

Shirley’s husband worked at Painesville City Water, her son works at Progressive Insurance, and her daughter is currently in a master’s program at Edinboro. Outside of dental office hours, one of her favorite things to do is go to craft shows.

Tabitha
Patient Coordinator

Tabitha has well over a decade of dental experience and brings a warm, patient-focused approach to her work. She studied at the Cleveland Institute of Dental Medicine and attended Lakeland Community College, building a strong foundation in dental care and patient support. She enjoys connecting with patients and hearing their stories, making each visit personal and welcoming.

A lifelong resident of Painesville, Tabitha shares her home with four dogs and enjoys spending time with friends and exploring the outdoors on four-wheel adventures. One fascinating fact about her is that her family owns a castle in Scotland!

Tiffany
Registered Dental Hygienist

Tiffany has been a member of our dental team for a decade now, and she particularly enjoys being able to educate patients about how to maintain excellent oral health for life. She attended both Kent State and the Lakeland Dental Hygiene program for her education. She is licensed in local anesthesia and the administration of nitrous oxide.

Tiffany and her husband Jeremy have twin daughters named Emilia and Zoey. Outside of work, she is a HUGE Cleveland Indians fan (GO TRIBE!) and also enjoys running half marathons with Jeremy. Other hobbies include traveling, reading, and spending quality time with her family. She HATES pickles!

Courtney
Registered Dental Hygienist

Courtney has been a part of our Painesville dental office for close to two decades! She completed her education at Lakeland Community College’s Dental Hygiene program and is licensed to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide. She is also certified in CPR and X-rays. As one of our hygienists, she greatly enjoys helping patients achieve healthy and beautiful smiles while educating them about the value of good oral health.

Courtney lives in Mentor with her husband, Tomas, and their four children: Mila, Emilio, Liana, and Demi. When she isn’t busy caring for teeth, she loves seeing live music, traveling, skiing, hiking, biking, and spending time with family and friends. She has also visited 11 different countries, giving her plenty of stories to share from her adventures.

Blythe
Dental Hygienist

Blythe’s career in dentistry covers three years so far. She has a bachelor’s degree from Allegheny College and her dental hygiene license from Lakeland Community College. She is also certified in CPR and X-rays. What she enjoys most about her job is being able to help patients improve their oral health.

Blythe is from Lyndhurst and has been married for almost a decade. She has two daughters and one son at home. Whenever she has free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time outdoors with her family and friends. Before pursuing dental hygiene as a career, she also worked as a stay-at-home mom and an EMT on an ambulance.

Rachael
Dental Hygienist

Rachael has close to a decade of experience in the dental field and brings a friendly attitude to her work. She trained at Lakeland Community College and is certified in local anesthesia, focusing on helping patients feel comfortable while building strong relationships and brightening their smiles.

Originally from Leroy, OH, Rachael enjoys spending time with her niece and two nephews. Outside of dentistry, she loves camping, taking hip hop dance classes, and hanging out with friends and family, making the most of her time off with fun and connection.

Michelle
Dental Hygienist

Michelle brings over a decade of experience in the dental field. She graduated from Lakeland Community College in 2014 and has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2015. Certified to administer local anesthetics, Michelle combines technical expertise with a genuine passion for making a difference in her patients’ lives.

Originally from Mentor, OH, Michelle enjoys running and spending quality time with her husband and their three children. A devoted dog lover, she has adopted many rescue dogs over the years, sharing her home and heart with furry companions!

Briana
Registered Dental Hygienist

Briana is originally from Chardon, and she studied at both Lake Erie College and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. One of her favorite parts of being a hygienist is getting to meet new people! She always works hard to help patients feel comfortable in her chair, and she wants them to leave feeling much better than when they came in.

Briana is blessed to have the most amazing family, which includes her brother, her mother, and her dad. She is also currently engaged to a wonderful, kind man and can’t wait to start on a new journey with him. In her spare time, she loves anything to do with cars, dancing, attending church at Chester Christian Center, and helping her mom with events.

Caitlin
Dental Assistant/Patient Coordinator

Originally from Conneaut, OH, Caitlin studied at the Cleveland Institute of Dental and Medical Assisting. Today, she has been part of the dental field for close to a decade. Her favorite part of the job by far is being able to help patients feel genuinely comfortable in the dental office!

Outside of work, Caitlin enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children. Her family loves camping, hiking, and being outdoors together to create wonderful memories.

Susan
Dental Assistant

Susan has been working as a dental assistant for over two decades now. Here in Painesville, she loves partnering with such a friendly team, as well as helping to create beautiful smiles!

At home, Susan’s top priority is spending quality time with her daughter, dog, and other family members. She’s also a big swimmer.

Angela
Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Angela’s career in the dental field spans 30+ years! She completed her EFDA training at Case Western Reserve University. Today, she’s always ready to go the extra mile for our patients, teaching them plenty about the importance of good oral health.

Angela is the proud mom of grown boy/girl twins who are currently seniors at Kent. As for her own interests, she enjoys being outdoors, camping, hiking, taking road trips, gardening, practicing photography, cooking, working out, and reading.

Alisha
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Originally from Conneaut, OH, Alisha trained through the Tri-State Dental Assisting program and the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center to become a licensed EFDA in Ohio and Pennsylvania. With close to two decades in the dental field, she has extensive experience in implant restorations, crown and bridge procedures, veneers, dentures, cosmetic bonding, and composite restorations. She enjoys helping restore patients’ smiles, relieving discomfort, and building confidence, especially seeing anxious patients leave feeling comfortable and cared for.

Away from work, Alisha enjoys quiet evenings with her husband and their two dogs, including one pup who takes TV time very seriously. She also loves reading and cherishes simple family moments at home. A fun fact about Alisha is that one of her ancestors was the first mayor of London!

Lafrances
Dental Assistant

With well over two decades in the dental field, Lafrances brings seasoned skill and steady confidence to her role as a dental assistant. She studied at Case Western and continued her training at Cleveland Dental Institute, building a strong clinical foundation early in her career. As a certified dental assistant with coronal polishing certification, she has extensive hands-on experience in orthodontics, surgical procedures, and endodontics. She takes pride in being part of a team that truly works together and supports one another like family.

Originally from Cleveland, OH, Lafrances is a proud mom of three and grandmother of two beautiful grandchildren. She enjoys traveling and spending time on arts and crafts projects that let her creativity shine. One of the most interesting things about her is that she earned her commercial driver's license in 2016 and drives semi-trucks for Amazon on the weekends!