I have dedicated my life to changing my patients smiles for the better and enjoy being able to give them the smile they want and deserve to have. I believe having a smile and teeth you are proud of makes you more confident in everything that you do. Seeing a shy patient transform into a confident and outgoing adult through the course of their treatment is rewarding in so many ways.

While I enjoy working with patients of all ages, being involved with the youth in my community is a very fulfilling aspect of my career. The kids are so creative and busy with sports and school activities and I love to hear their stories from school or about things that they are involved in or excited about. I get to watch them grow and mature, and in return I give them a beautiful smile that they will have for the rest of their lives.

I feel it is important to keep up with the advances in the orthodontic and dental fields so I can offer the most up-to-date treatment options for my patients. In addition to attending local dental society meetings, I am also involved with the AAO annual meeting and attend courses through the Damon Forum.

I was raised on the east side of Cleveland in Shaker Heights. My husband, Aaron, and Icurrently reside in Milan with ourenergetic and loving cats, Fern and Ash, and our dog, Oakley. I have two sisters and three beautiful neices and a nephew. My free time is spent quilting, biking, hiking and gardening. I am also a member of the Sandusky Bay Rowing Association. As an active member of my community, I support and give to local schools, Milan Melon Festival, Norwalk Strawberry Festival,Bellevue Community Days, local youth football teams, and patients 4H projects.

I have worked in the orthodontic field for over 30 years. In that time, Ive seen many smiles transform, but it never gets old. It has been wonderful to help patients gain the self-esteem that comes with having a beautiful smile.

I joined Dr. Schilling's team after completing dental assisting school and working in Columbus. I feel lucky to have expanded my orthodontic knowledge and assisting skills with the most experienced doctor and staff. I think our practice has the best patients too, both children and adults!

In my free time, I coach basketball, exercise, and love watching O.S.U. football games. I feel lucky to work with wonderful doctors and assistants to provide gentle, efficient, and rewarding results for our patients.