A graduate of Case-Western University in 1996, Dr. DeCastecker performed a one-year residency at Metro Health Hospital and has practiced dentistry in the Mentor and Cleveland areas for over twentyyears. She started DeCastecker Dental Specialists in 2008 so she could provide her patients with one-on-one dental care in a professional and friendly environment. Dr. DeCastecker and her staff embrace ongoing education as a key to delivering dental excellence. The latest techniques and advanced standards of care are built into all specialized and preventive services. The result?High-quality services with a personal touch rarely found in large dental practices.
Lindsay works alongside Dr. DeCastecker to ensure patients get the most out of their visit. Lindsay knows that coming to the dentist office isnt always the most comfortable thing to do, but she strives to make patients feel relaxed when they come through the door. Whether its by answering questions about a treatment plan, helping figure out insurance processes, or simply being there to greet you with a smile, shell walk you through whatever process necessary.
In 2014, Lindsay started her career training as a dental assistant at Fort Richardson Alaska while her husband served in the U.S. Army. Upon moving back to Ohio, she was hired as a Dental Assistant with DeCastecker Dental Specialists and fell in love with the small office feel. Not long after, she started training to help with the front office. She moved into the Office Manager role in May 2020.
As a Dental Assistant, Jill works with each patient to ensure they understand the treatment process in a way that is relatable and not overwhelming. She perfected her approach of helping ease anxiety and fears of the unknown working in pediatric dentistry for three years before joining DeCastecker Dental Specialists in 2021. Jill worked in general dentistry after completing dental assisting training at the Cleveland Institute for Dental & Medical Assistants in 2013. She then worked in surgical dentistry for several years. She appreciates the commitment to quality and compassionate care at DeCastecker Dental Specialists. I feel I have found my home here with the quality of care that is given to patients being top-notch and extremely educational, she said. Jill maintains her certifications and training yearly for CPR, Dental Radiography and OSHA/HIPPA regulations.