Meet The Team
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.
Caitlin
Caitlin was born and raised in Ohio. She holds her Associate Degree of Applied Science in dental hygiene. Caitlin joined the Lima Community Dental team in June of 2020. Her favorite thing about the dental industry is helping patients achieve the smile they desire.
Outside of the office, Caitlin enjoys playing with her dog and helping at her family’s cattle farm. She enjoys traveling the US with her boyfriend, attending cattle shows.
One of her favorite quotes is: “If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.” (unknown).
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).
Darrell
Darrell was born and raised in Ohio. He joined the Lima Community Dental team in April 2022. His favorite thing about the dental industry is helping people and working with an amazing team of professionals. Darrell aspires to continue his education with an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certification.
Outside of work, Darrell enjoys listening to music, playing cards, and playing dominoes.
“Everything in the universe has rhythm, everything dances.” (Maya Angelou, 2011).
Katelynn
Katelynn is a skilled dental assistant at Lima Community Dental. She joined the practice in May 2023 after studying real estate at Rhode State College. Katelynn’s true passion lies in meeting new people and helping patients maintain a healthy mouth. She believes that a beautiful smile enhances appearance and overall well-being. Her friendly and empathetic nature creates a comfortable environment for patients, ensuring they receive the highest level of care.
Katelynn’s dedication, love for meeting people, and commitment to oral health make her an invaluable member of the dental team. With her warm demeanor and genuine care, she provides exceptional dental care and support to each patient.
Outside of work, Katelynn treasures time with her daughter and enjoys reading to explore new perspectives. She also prioritizes her physical and mental well-being through workouts.
Alivia
Alivia was born and raised in Ohio. She joined the Lima Community Dental team in May 2022. Alivia’s favorite thing about the dental industry is the generous spirit of her teammates and helping others.
Outside of work, Alivia enjoys spending time with her family and working out. She especially enjoys taking her dog for walks and being outdoors.
“Be there for others but never leave yourself behind.” (Dodinsky, n.d.)
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.