Meet The Team
Kristie
Born and raised in Ohio, Kristie joined our practice in June 2024 as she continues her education in the dental field. Passionate about making a positive impact, she loves helping both patients and coworkers. Kristie’s biggest accomplishments are her three children and four granddaughters, who bring her immense joy.
When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends and exploring new places through travel.
Jess
Jess was born and raised in Ohio. She joined the Lima Community Dental team in June 2015. She holds her Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. Her favorite thing about the dental field is helping patients get their smiles back!
Outside of work, Jess enjoys working out and spending time with her children and family.
“Never regret anything that once made you smile.” (Mark Twain, n.d.).
Karen
Karen was born and raised in Ohio. She holds her Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. Karen joined the Lima Community Dental team in 2010. She enjoys working alongside her teammates and serving patients’ different needs.
Karen is an avid golfer and loves playing in her free time. Karen also enjoys spending time with family, her grandchildren, and her dogs.
One of Karen’s favorite sayings is “The Golden Rule” and she treats others as she would like to be treated in life.
Audra
Hailing from Ohio, Audra joined our practice in June 2024 and is passionate about continuing her education in dental hygiene. She loves educating patients about their dental health and empowering them to improve their smiles.
Outside of work, Audra enjoys spending time with friends and has a love for singing. One of her favorite pastimes is exploring new coffee shops with her fiance. A fun fact about Audra is that she has traveled to El Salvador twice on mission trips, where she contributed to a dental team dedicated to providing essential dental care to those in need.
Kelly
Kelly was born and raised in Ohio. She completed her EFDA certification at OSU/Sinclair Community College. Kelly joined the practice in June 2020. Her favorite thing about the dental industry is working with patients to improve their smile and boost their confidence!
Outside the office, Kelly enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren.
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” (William James, 1884).
Jasmine
Meet Jasmine, our dental assistant, proudly raised in Ohio. Having earned her dental certification in 2019, she became a valuable part of our team in November 2023. Jasmine takes great satisfaction in witnessing patients regain their confidence through dental care. Her dedication to patient well-being and commitment to a positive atmosphere aligns seamlessly with the values at Lima Community Dental.
Outside of the dental world, Jasmine cherishes time spent with her kids, friends, and family, creating memorable moments.
Piper
Piper, a dental assistant from Ohio and a graduate of the Columbus Academy of Dental Assisting, joined Pure Smiles in September 2023. She’s passionate about helping patients achieve their dream smiles. In her free time, she’s an avid “Grey’s Anatomy” fan and enjoys spending quality time with her family.