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Meet the Team

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The Amazing and Caring Team at River Family Dentistry

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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.

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Aubrey

Office Manager

Aubrey is a hard working and caring office manager that started with us in the fall of 2022. She takes pride in an efficient and friendly office. She lives in Northfield Center, Ohio, along with her husband, their two dogs and cats. In her down time, she enjoys reading and hitting up local wineries!

Logan

Dental Assistant

Logan is a dedicated and compassionate Dental Assistant from Pittsburgh Pa. She has 5 years of experience working in the dental field. Logan is passionate about helping patients learn about oral health in a comfortable and supportive environment. 

In her spare time, she likes to try new recipes with her boyfriend, travel to new places, watch movies with her snuggly 16yr old cat and spend time with her family and friends.

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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).

Marissa

Front Office Coordinator

Marissa is the friendly face you’ll meet at our front desk. With 4 years of dental customer service experience, she’s dedicated to making your visit smooth and stress-free. When she’s not helping patients, Marissa enjoys exploring new  restaurants with friends and getting lost in a good book.

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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.