The Doctors

Dr. Jonathan Siefker

Jonathan grew up in Kalida, Ohio on a dairy farm. Before he studied dentistry, Jonathan earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Vanderbilt University. Ohio State University College of Dentistry was his next step where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery. Another step of Jonathan's education was his residency at the VA hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Dr. Maryann Jacko

Before heading off to Baldwin Wallace College to earn her Bachelor of Science degree, Maryann spent her youth in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. Maryann also continued her education with her Doctor of Dental Surgery at Ohio State University College of Dentistry. To add to her education and experience, Maryann completed an externship in oral surgery at Metrohealth Medical Center in Cleveland, and worked as a chemist for NASA.

Jonathan and Maryann met while studying at Ohio State University College of Dentistry. To round out their family, they have two little boys. Both doctors enjoy coming to work every day because of the patients and the wonderful staff supporting the practice.

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Staff

Office Support Staff

Tammy

Tammy supports the office as the scheduling coordinator. She works hard to keep everyone happy by greeting patients, answering phones, and scheduling appointments for patients. Tammy has worked in the dental field for six years and has been at our practice for five years. She attended Lorain County Community College – School of Practical Nursing.

As a resident of Wellington, Tammy enjoys working with and for people. She also likes meeting the people of Wellington and surrounding areas. Tammy is married to her husband, Bob. Together they have four children and five grandchildren. She also has an adopted chocolate lab.

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Shelley

As the new client and treatment coordinator, Shelley welcomes new clients to our practice and helps with other duties at the front desk. Shelley only recently joined our practice. Before our practice, she worked as a dental assistant for eight years and has four years of working in dental reception. Shelley attended Polaris School of Dental Assisting in 1997. She enjoys helping patients with finding affordable ways to get the dental care they need and deserve.

She lives with her husband, Craig, in Lafayette Township and together they have one son, Kade.

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Cathy

Cathy is our practice's financial coordinator. She earned her associate degree in Applied Business at Lorain County Community College and joined our practice six years ago. As a friendly and helpful muti-tasker, Cathy likes assisting patients with any dental needs.

As Wellington residents, Cathy and her husband, Eric, have two children, Chris and Megan. She also has a Chihuahua named CoCo.

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Toni G.

Toni joined our office five and a half years ago. Since joining the dental field 24 years ago, Toni has added to her knowledge of dentistry through continuing education classes.  She also is certified in radiology. Toni continues her work as a dental assistant because she loves the people. She also believes the advancements in technology and products have made dentistry better throughout the years.

Toni has lived in Wellington for 36 years and is married to Gary. Together they have five grown children and 12 grandchildren.

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Vera

Before joining our practice five and a half years ago, Vera spent time working for small and large practices. She has 32 years of experience and enjoys working one-on-one with patients. Vera continues her education yearly and is extremely proficient in radiography, instrument sterilization and OSHA compliance.

As a life-long resident of Lorain, Ohio, Vera has two adult children and one grandchild.

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Linda

Linda has worked in the dental field for 23 years and joined our practice in November, 2007. She attended Lorain County Community College, is a Certified Ohio Dental Assistant(CODA) and completed the Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary(EFDA) program at Case Western Reserve University. Linda likes to bring a smile to her patients' faces. Patients appreciate her knowledge and efforts to educate them on their oral healthcare.

Linda lives in Lorain, Ohio with her husband. Their two daughters are currently attending Kent State University.

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Elizabeth

Elizabeth, a dental hygienist, has been with our practice for two years, but has been in the dental field for eight years. She started learning her art form at Lorain County JVS where she earned  her certification as a dental assistant. Elizabeth also earned her Associate of Applied Science degree at Lorain County Community College. She currently lives in North Olmsted.

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Judy

As a dental hygienist, Judy enjoys working with patients, educating, and guiding them to their optimal oral health. She has been in the dental field for 28 years and has worked at our practice for seven months. Judy earned her Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 1980 from Tri-C. She previously worked in northeast Ohio for 11 years and San Diego, CA for 17 years.

Judy, her husband, and daughter moved back to Ohio in July, 2007 to be closer to family and because they missed the change of seasons. 

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Kim

Kim joined our practice as a dental hygienist about three years ago with previous experience as a dental assistant and dental hygienist. Her education is varied and includes one year at the University of Toledo, one year at Owens Community College and two and a half years at Lorain County Community College. Kim continues to add to her 14 years in the dental field because she loves her job as a dental hygienist. She enjoys taking care of patients, meeting new people and keeping track of returning patients. For her, patients become like her family members and in return patients say she is a good listener and has a gentle touch. Kim currently lives in Huron with her husband and son Jackson.

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