Born in Oregon, Ohio, Dr. Kyle Jackson grew up along the shores of Lake Erie. He completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Toledo. Continuing his education, Dr. Jackson was accepted to The Ohio State University College of Dentistry where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery. He received his Certificate of Pediatric Dentistry after a two year residency at Childrens Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. Here he settled down, offering his services to the families of Dayton.
Dr. Jackson began practicing at the Childrens Medical Center in Dayton in the early 90s where he held the position of Director of Dental Services. He is member of a number of dental organizations including the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association and the Dayton Dental Society. Over the years, he served the dental community in a variety of ways including the Cleft Lip & Palate/Craniofacial Anomolies team at Dayton Childrens, the Council of Access to Care and Public Service through the ODA, and the Dayton Dental Society where he has served on the Long Range Planning Committee, the Public Affairs committee and on the board. Dr. Jackson is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry as a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. Dr. Jackson is active in the (g)nathos Orthodontic Study Club focusing on the growth and development of childrens face and teeth. It is through these organizations that Dr. Jackson stays on the leading edge of pediatric dentistry and orthodontics for children and teens.
On top of the many dental organizations, Dr. Jackson has also been involved in Christian youth ministry for 30 years. This passion has given him invaluable experience working with children through his service in the church. In 2006, Dr. Jackson received his ordination as a minister, going on to complete his Masters of Theology from Asbury Theological Seminary. He currently serves as Pastor of Compassionate Ministry at his local church where he is also on the Youth Leadership Team, finding time to actively participate in leadership roles in both regional and district positions.
Dr. Jackson is as busy at home as he is in the office. With his wife Debbie, his two children, and two grandchildren, he is never short on excitement. His philosophy at home extends to his office, where compassion and care come first, diligence and enthusiasm next. As his friends and family already know, Dr. Jackson will make your childs teeth bright and their smile brighter.
Dr. Aliana grew up in sunny south Florida. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Florida, where she received her bachelor's degree in Food Science & Human Nutrition. She then moved to Philadelphia to complete her Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania. At Penn, she was inducted into both, the Matthew Cryer Honor Society & the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. Dr. Aliana stayed in the northeast and received her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry from Columbia University- NewYork Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. She is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and the Dayton Dental Society.
Dr. Aliana was raised to be bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish. When not working, she enjoys traveling, being on the water, trying new restaurants, playing tennis, and binge watching HGTV. She enjoys college football season and never misses an opportunity to cheer on the Florida Gators. She is excited to settle down in Ohio with her husband, who is also a dentist.
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Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Kashif Bhatti grew up in the Seattle area.He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and continued his education at the Temple University School of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry.Following dental school, Dr. Bhatti returned to Seattle to complete a one-year General Practice Residency at the University of Washington School of Dentistry where he learned to manage medically complex adult patients and received additional training in oral surgery and treating children.It was during the General Practice Residency that Dr. Bhatti became interested in pediatric dentistry.
Following his time in Washington State, Dr. Bhatti and his young family decided to leave city life after accepting a position as a staff dentist at the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility, which is located on the Navajo Reservation in Northern Arizona.Originally planning on staying in Chinle for only two years, they ended up staying there for five.His experience in the Indian Health Service solidified his plans for pursuing pediatric dentistry.Dr. Bhatti and his family loved exploring the Southwest and gained a deep appreciation for the culture and home of the Navajo people.During his time in Chinle, Dr. Bhatti and his wife also participated in a mentor program for at-risk school-aged youth.After his time in the Southwest, Dr. Bhatti moved to Anchorage, Alaska to complete a two-year pediatric dental residency training program at Alaska Native Medical Center, where he served as chief resident during his second year.
Dr. Bhatti is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association.Dr. Bhatti and his wife have two young children and are excited to be living closer to his brother and sister-in-law (Dr. Bhattis wife and his brothers wife are sisters!).Dr. Bhatti understands that every child is different, so it is important to him to be flexible and accommodating.To build a more meaningful relationship based on mutual trust, children and their families need to be treated with respect and care.When not at work, Dr. Bhatti enjoys being outdoors, hiking, camping, and hanging out with his family.
Dr. Vinod Miriyala, known by his patients as Dr. Vinny, received his degree in Dentistry (BDS) from Amravati University, India in 1997; Masters of Public Health from The Ohio State University; completed a Dental Public Health residency from University of Pittsburgh in 2000 and received his Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Boston University in 2003. Later, he completed a fellowship program in Community and Hospital Pediatric Dentistry at Childrens Hospital of Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Vinny has been practicing and teaching Pediatric Dentistry exclusively since 2003.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Vinny has played an active role in organizing and participating in oral health programs for children in his local community, such as Give Kids A Smile. Dr. Vinny is a member of many health care professional organizations, both locally and nationally. He is a consultant for local, regional and national health organizations. He is presently an adjunct faculty at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Marshall University (West Virginia) and also lectures for AEGD/GPR/Pediatric Dentistry residency programs along with Family practice/Internal Medicine/ Pediatrics residency programs. He is a member of the Leadership Steering committee for Ohio Association of Community Health Centers (OACHC) and works closely with policy and clinical issues with National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA). Dr. Vinny is also a member of West Virginia DHHR Oral Health Advisory Board and works with WV Primary Care Association on Oral health issues, including integration of care. He is the current Public Policy Advocate (PPA) of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry for West Virginia.
He is passionate about providing oral health care to children, including those with special needs, from newborn through their teenage years. He believes partnering with parents and caregivers is critical to establish a foundation for a healthy life in the future of all his patients. Dr. Vinny works and interacts closely with other medical professionals, like pediatricians and family practice physicians, to provide comprehensive and complete care to your children.