Meet Our Dental Team – Waverly, OH

Danielle, Dental Practice Director

Danielle says that she loves that she gets to work with amazing patients and a fantastic team every single day. She is a graduate of Ohio University-Chillicothe and grew up in Waverly. Danielle and her husband Alex (a Waverly police officer) have two children, Daniel and Abigail, and together, they like to give back to the community. Danielle considers herself to be a food connoisseur, and she admits that she might have a minor shoe addiction.

Megan, Office Manager

Megan says that the best part of her job is seeing patients who felt nervous simply scheduling their appointments end up walking out of our office with big smiles on their faces. She is originally from West Union and still lives there with her husband, Zach, and their two boys, Wesley and Greyson. Outside of work, she spends a lot of time watching her kids play baseball, gardening, and relaxing with her two weenie dogs, Frank and Beans.

Christina, Scheduling Coordinator

Christina always enjoys seeing our patients get their smiles back after initially feeling self-conscious about their teeth. She grew up in Peebles and is the mother of two wonderful children. When she isn’t at the office, she likes to do pretty much anything outdoors and spend time with friends and family.

Beth, Dental Hygienist

Beth has been with our practice for her entire 30+ year career in dentistry. She always loves seeing a patient’s personality open up and transform after we’ve improved their smile. Her dental education was completed at Shawnee State University, and she has additional training in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration. She currently lives on a ranch with her husband, daughter, and a collection of animals, including cattle, horses, and dogs. Her twin boys are grown up and out of the house, and when she isn’t doing chores, she likes to bake, garden, cycle, and paddleboard.

Kristin, Dental Hygienist

Kristin joined us in 2022, and she has over 20 years of dental experience. She deeply enjoys helping patients become healthy again and received her education at Shawnee State University. A Latham native, she and her husband, Joe, have been married for almost 20 years, and they have two children, Lauren and Chase. Most of her free time is spent attending their sporting events, but she also likes to craft, camp, read, and watch OSU football.

Maddy, Dental Hygienist

Maddy takes her time to guarantee that each of her patients feels comfortable in the office, and she loves restoring their confidence through her work. She went through Shawnee State University for her dental training and completed courses for local anesthetic and nitrous oxide administration. She likes to cuddle up on the couch with her three cats (Mac, Zim, and Fig) as well as go to concerts, thrift shop, and sew.

Kara, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Kara has been a part of the dental world for almost two decades, and she says that nothing feels better than giving a patient their smile back. She attended Sinclair College for her dental training and went on to earn her Expanded Functions certification.

An Otway native, Kara and her husband, Chris, have two sons as well as a beagle. You’ll often find her kayaking with her husband and dog, hiking, antiquing, or relaxing at home with a good book. She loves steampunk décor, so her bedroom is filled with clocks, pipes, and all sorts of weird and interesting things.

Sheila, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Sheila joined us about a decade ago, and she brings nearly 40 years of dental experience to our team. She says she feels very fortunate getting to work alongside a great staff and doctors every single day. After initially training on the job, she went on to earn her EFDA certification at Ohio State. Sheila and her husband have been married for over 40 years, and they have two grown children as well as two grandsons. When she isn’t having a blast being grandma, she likes to ride motorcycles, waterski, kayak, and swim.

Taylor, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Taylor joined our practice in 2021, and she loves making our patients feel comfortable and confident as she works with our team to give them gorgeous smiles! She attended Sinclair College and has her EFDA certification. Taylor and her love, Tyler, have two beautiful children, and they will soon be welcoming a third! They also have a cat, and on the weekends, Taylor likes to read, watch movies, and attend her kids’ extracurricular activities. 

Havalah, Dental Assistant

Havalah says that her job is all about giving people joy by helping them smile again. She attended Dental Assisting Academy and is certified in dental radiology. She is happily engaged to Corey, and they have a dog named Ollie as well as a cat, Lucy. Her favorite thing to do is be outside and in nature, so she often bikes, hikes, and kayaks. She is also a huge Disney fan and is always planning her next trip.

Kirsten, Dental Assistant

Kirsten likes that her job allows her to be hands-on with patients as she helps them get the smiles they deserve. She attended the University of Cincinnati-Clermont and is originally from Peebles. She and her husband, Trevor, are the proud parents of two sweet dogs, Pete and Ozzy. She likes to go antique shopping, spend time with friends and family, and visit the Smoky Mountains.

Mariah, Dental Assistant

Mariah has been with our practice since it started, and she looks forward to coming to work every day thanks to the people she’s surrounded by. She was trained at Scioto County Career Technical Center and has her radiology certificate. Mariah has been with her fiancé, Jonathan, since 2014, and they have two children, Rylan and Mia, who keep them very busy. They also have two dogs—a Great Dane (Zoey) as well as a pug (Max). Her favorite hobbies include riding motorcycles with her fiancé and scrapbooking.