Meet the Team

Shari has been with Illuminate Dentistry from the very beginning. A licensed massage therapist with a degree in laser engineering, she thrives on making patients feel welcomed and cared for. Shari has been married for 30 years and has two grown children. Outside of the office, she volunteers a with the local animal rescue, and over the years, she has fostered more than 150 puppies.

A part of the Illuminate Dentistry team for over 14 years, Karen ensures that patients get the smile they have dreamed about with treatment plans that fit with their financial budgets. She makes sure that all patients leave their visit feeling completely cared for.

Jennifer joined Illuminate Dentistry in October of 2022 and brings more than 23 years of dental experience to the business team. She is committed to getting insurance claims paid accurately and in a timely manner. Jennifer strives to make every patient understand their treatment and insurance. During her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling to see her grown son and daughter-in-law in St. Louis.

A 2008 graduate from the Institute of Medical and Dental Technology, Maria joined Illuminate Dentistry in March 2014. Her role is to ensure patients efficiently get the information and treatments they need. Scheduling, insurance, and billing are all coordinated with a helpful attitude and kind smile. Away from work, Maria enjoys cooking, seeing movies and spending time with friends.

Jacob joined Illuminate Dentistry in 2022 and carries a dual role: Not only is Jacob the insurance coordinator, but he is also a certified smile designer. If there is something that you have ever considered changing about your smile, in just five minutes, Jacob can use the latest technology to digitally design an entirely new smile for you. Away from the office, Jacob enjoys golfing, boxing, and spending time with friends and family.

Brandi has been with Illuminate Dentistry since 2016 and has more than 14 years of professional experience. Certified in local anesthesia, CPR and nitrous oxide monitoring, she ensures patients always receive the highest level of comfort and care. Outside of work, Brandi enjoys shopping and spending time with her husband and three daughters.

Danielle has a bachelor’s degree in applied science and is certified in anesthesia and laser treatments. An Illuminate Dentistry team member since 2018, she is committed to provide the highest-level care for her patients. Away from the office, Danielle, her husband and son enjoy boating, swimming, hunting and traveling.

Rachel is an Ohio State Board registered dental hygienist and completed an Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program. She received her associate degree of applied science in dental hygiene from Owens Community College in Toledo, OH. Furthering her education, she then completed her bachelor’s degree in technical and applied science at Ohio University. Rachel has been practicing dental hygiene since 2012 and has also been adjunct faculty in collegiate dental programs. When not treating dental patients, Rachel enjoys exploring new restaurants, shopping and going to parks with her husband, Tom, and daughter, Weslie.

Taylor is a 2015 graduate of The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. Her passion for dentistry began with a love of visiting the dentist as a young girl. She works to create a place that treats everyone with that same hospitality. Outside of the office, Taylor enjoys spending time with her family and enjoying the outdoors.

Brittany joined Illuminate in 2020 after completing her Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) program from Sinclair Community College in Dayton. She has been working in the dental field for more than seven years and is certified in phlebotomy, IV sedation, CPR and nitrous oxide monitoring. In her free time, Brittany enjoys yoga, kayaking and cooking.

Lindsey has been in the dental field since 2013. In 2020, she attended Sinclair University’s Expanded Functions of Dentistry program. Lindsey loves helping patients get the care they need and deserve. She strives to make each patient feel comfortable and enjoy visiting the dentist. In her free time, Lindsey does yoga, paints and sews.

A dental assistant since 2011, Kayla added an Expanded Functional Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification in 2017 to assist with challenging cosmetic cases that require additional care and attention. Kayla loves to help patients find the smile they deserve. In her free time, Kayla enjoys photography, painting, and spending time with her 2-year-old daughter.

Sherri started out in orthodontics and ultimately made the move to general dentistry where she refined her true passion: helping people achieve their best and healthiest smiles in a friendly environment! As a 2007 graduate of Sinclair University’s Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary program (EFDA), Sherri began placing natural fillings while helping patients remain calm and comfortable. She is also certified in coronal polishing, CPR, and nitrous oxide monitoring.

In her free time Sherri and her husband like to fish, garden, read, cook, travel and hunt. They are the very proud parents of two sons and their wives. Visiting with family is a favorite event!

Joining Illuminate Dentistry in 2016, Kelly brings over 26 years of dental experience to the practice. She ensures each patient understands their procedure and is completely satisfied with the care they receive. In her free time, Kelly enjoys hiking with her husband and two dogs.