Meet Our Team - Vandalia, OH

Meet The Team

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Our Team

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Tara

Practice Manager

Tara has dedicated 29 years to the dental field as both a hands-on assistant and office manager,. Having had the privilege of working closely with staff and doctors, she prides herself on ensuring top-notch patient care and smooth operations. ​Beyond the dental office, you’ll often find her on a bike path as a passionate distance runner! Tara and her husband have shared 26 wonderful years together, raising our two amazing children, a dog, a cat, & chickens. Tara’s greatest joy comes from spending time with her family. Driven by a deep passion for excellence in all aspects of her life, Tara believes in bringing her unique blend of skills, dedication, and compassion to everything I she does and is excited to bring her expertise and enthusiasm to this team.

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Corena

Front Office Administrator

Corena is one of our beloved front office associates. She has worked in dentistry for over 20 years and has been with Elevate Dental since 2005. Corena helps our patients by reviewing and answering any questions that they may have in regards to their recommended treatment. She is also responsible for assisting with the day-to-day financial and administrative duties and scheduling appointments. Corena regularly attends dental office management seminars with other staff members. When she isnt working, she loves visiting friends in Florida, yoga on the beach, margaritas with the girls, and loving on her grand kids.

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tina

Front Office Administrator, DA

Tina is another one of our beloved office associates, and she originally worked at Elevate Dental for 9 years starting in 1993. She is back with us now since 2017 and we couldn’t be more thrilled! She has a combined 33 years of dental assisting and front office experience and is certified in radiology and CPR. She is a detail oriented perfectionist with a severe sweet tooth and an unhealthy relationship with the label maker. She loves spending time with her daughters and her grandchildren.

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Missy

Hygienist

Missy is one of our Dental Hygienists and is certified in Radiology and CPR. She has worked in the dental field since 2009 and truly loves her job. Missy has 4 kids and 5 grandkids and enjoys refinishing furniture, gardening, landscaping, and cooking.

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Emily

Hygenist

Emily has been a dental hygienist since 2012 and is certified in X-Ray and CPR. She is a Vandalia local since 2014 who originated from the Dayton area. She is passionate about hygiene education and loves to meet our existing and new patients. Emily has been married to her high school sweetheart for 25 years and they have 3 fur babies- Frankie, Elvis, & SamiAKA ‘Their Rat Pack’. In her spare time you can find Emily traveling, reading, hiking, and taking care of her plants.

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Kenzie

Treatment Coordinator, DA, Phlebotomist

Kenzie is one of our beloved Treatment Coordinators and a skilled dental assistant. She has been a dental assistant since 2013, holds a Radiology license, and is CPR certified. Kenzie has been part of the Elevate Dental team since the summer of 2018. Outside of work, she is a dedicated hunter, wife, and proud mom to her two daughters. Kenzie enjoys hunting with her husband Brandon and cherishes time spent with her family, including her three nephews, two nieces, and her fur babies, Lena and Piper.

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Paula

Surgical Assistant, CDA, Phlebotomist

Paula is a Certified Dental Assistant with X-ray and CPR certifications. She has been part of the team at Elevate Dental since 2013 and attends several CE seminars throughout the year. She specializes in surgical treatment and is a licensed phlebotomist. She loves helping patients get the smile they’ve always dreamed of. Paula enjoys watching the Bengals and Buckeyes and spending time with her 5 children, 4 grandchildren, and her husband of over 30 years.

Holley

Treatment Coordinator,Front Office Administrator

Holley is the friendly face you see when you first step into our office, and is a little ray of sunshine to everyone who comes in contact with her! She is one of our Treatment Coordinators, and is certified in CPR. She helps keep our front office in check and has a background as a Dental Assistant. Holley and her other half, Tyler, have 3 fur babies. In their free time, they enjoy boating, camping, and hanging out with friends and family. Holley has aspirations of renovating homes “Joanna Gaines style”, on the side, and is in the process of getting her Realtors License.

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