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Meet the Team

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Cari

Cari

Office Manager

Cari began her career in dentistry in 2006 when she completed the Dental Assisting Program at Jefferson Community College. Cari worked as a dental assistant while she went back to school to study Dental Hygiene. In 2011, she graduated from West Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. Cari enjoys developing a relationship with her patients and educating them so that their oral health will improve. When Cari is outside of the office, she loves spending time with her husband Derek and their families.

Joyce

Joyce

Insurance Coordinator
Andrea

Andrea

Registered Dental Hygienist

Andrea attended West Liberty University and graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. She has been practicing dental hygiene for the last 32 years - over 30 of them at this office. Andrea started her career as a dental hygienist in Maryland from 1989-1991 and then returned back to the Pittsburgh area to continue her career. Andrea treats the patients like they are family. She gives them the best care possible so they enjoy coming to their hygiene recall appointments. On a personal note, Andrea currently resides in Wintersville, OH with her husband Jeff and cat Oscar. She enjoys reading health and spiritual books and spending time with family and friends. Andrea is very blessed to be part of a wonderful dental practice.

Kara

Kara

Registered Dental Hygienist

Kara is a 2012 graduate of West Liberty University, with a Bachelor’s of Science and Dental Hygiene. She loves spending time getting to know her patients personally and educating them on their oral health to help them achieve the smile they desire. Kara is a 2012 graduate of West Liberty University, with a Bachelor’s of Science and Dental Hygiene. She loves spending time getting to know her patients personally and educating them on their oral health to help them achieve the smile they desire. Outside of the office, Kara loves spending time with her soon to be husband, friends and family. She is passionate about fitness and wellness & loves learning everything she can about holistic and homeopathic health.

Tricia

Tricia

Certified Dental Assistant

Tricia graduated from Jefferson Community College in 1997. She has been working in the dental field for 24 years. Tricia takes pleasure in going to work every day because she enjoys her job and the satisfaction of helping the patients. She enjoys spending her spare time with family & friends Tricia graduated from Jefferson Community College in 1997. She has been working in the dental field for 24 years. Tricia takes pleasure in going to work every day because she enjoys her job and the satisfaction of helping the patients. She enjoys spending her spare time with family & friends.

Amber

Amber

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Amber is an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) with our team. She has been in the dental field for the past 14 years. She graduated assisting school from Eastern Gateway Community College in 2007. She continued her education as an EFDA in 2012. She has her coronal polishing license, radiology license and is certified in CPR. The most rewarding part of her career is being able to make a difference in a person’s smile. Amber lives in Ohio with her husband and three children. She enjoys nature and spending time with her family. She is so happy she joined a team of professionals that really love their patients.

Emma

Emma

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Emma graduated from the dental assistant program at Eastern Gateway Community College in 2015 and later went to obtain her expanded functions license, graduating with that in 2017. When Emma is not at work caring for patients and helping to restore smiles she's spending time with her husband, two children, and two dogs Gunther and Simon.

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