The Amazing and Caring Team at River Family Dentistry
Jessica
Dental Hygienist
Jess has been a hygienist for 15 years, graduating from Tri-C in 2008. Her favorite part about dentistry is the relationships and trust she builds with patients. She lives in Westlake with her husband Chris and two children, Brynley and Nolan. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, spending time on the lake in the summer and working out at Spenga where she is a fitness instructor!
Alison
Dental Hygienist
Alison has been a hygienist since 2014! She worked as an activities assistant for a nursing home before she changed careers to further pursue her passion for helping people. She and her husband, Aaron, have two active boys, Cade, and Owen. She also has two family pets—a dog named Suzy and a cat named Luna. Outside of work, Alison can be found traveling between hockey and lacrosse games and track and field meets. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching various sports, traveling to new places, and trying new cuisine.
Nicole
EFDA
Nicole is an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary. She has been working in the dental field since she was a junior in high school and has since graduated from Case Western Reserve University’s EFDA program in 2015. In her free time, her and her husband David love spending time with their five kids and attending their sporting events. She also enjoys going to the Cleveland Browns football games (most of the time).
Samantha
Business Manager
Samantha is our highly skilled, detail All-Star Business Manager. She started her dental career as a Dental Assistant in 2010, while attending Stark State College. She later transitioned to an insurance and administrative role at the front desk. As the Business Manager, she is dedicated to our patient’s care and providing positive dental experiences for all. Samantha is married with twin children. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, outdoor activities, reading, watching OSU football, and attending her children’s events.
