Meet The Team

Addie is a graduate of West Liberty Salem; she then attended the DATS Dental Assisting Program. Her experience as a dental assistant helps guide patients through all aspects of their dental treatment. She has been an NSD lifer since 2018, always ready to walk patients through the steps of scheduling, treatment and maximizing their dental benefits. She takes pride in helping patients navigate insurance benefits and scheduling appointments at a time that fits all of their needs. Addie married her high school sweetheart; they enjoy spending their free time outdoors. You can find them on the lake, fishing, hiking and camping.

“I love working at North Spring Dental because the atmosphere in our office is always upbeat and fun, our doctors are the BEST”-Addie W.

Janna graduated from Springfield South High School in 2002 and graduated from JVS, Dental Assisting program in 2002. She joined our practice in 2023 as a hygiene coordinator and enjoys helping our patients with their scheduling needs and furthering their oral health. Janna loves working at North Spring Dental because of our amazing team of coworkers and doctors. Janna is married with 2 college students. She enjoys watching the Dallas Cowboys, spending time with her children, going for walks and reading.

“Spread love everywhere you go. When you give joy to other people, you get more joy in return.”
-Mother Teresa

Haley is a graduate of Shawnee High School, Springfield Clark Career Technology Center and has been in the dental field since 1998. She received her Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary license in 2007 from Sinclair Community College. In addition to holding two Orthodontic Specialty certifications, she is certified in CPR and Nitrous Oxide Monitoring. A great teacher to our team members, she also has had the opportunity to train other doctors and OSU dental residents in Invisalign treatment and sequencing. Haley takes pride in helping patients on their journey to a beautiful smile. Haley’s passion and knowledge, strong background in Invisalign, traditional braces and growth appliances, have helped her become instrumental in NSD’s orthodontic department. Haley enjoys baking, crocheting and spending time with her husband, Eric, while cheering her daughter on in all of her sports.

“What l enjoy at NSD is not only the top-notch service all staff provide to their patients but also the laughs and fun we have with each other while doing it.” -Haley M.

Whitney graduated Northeastern High School and Springfield Clark Career Technology Center. Whitney has been with NSD since 2009. In addition to her Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary license, she is certified in CPR and Nitrous Oxide Monitoring. Whitney has taken extra training with the American Association of Facial Esthetics and helps administer Botox and dermal fillers. Whitney is our implant coordinator and helps the doctors and the patients’ receiving implants, enjoy a seamless process. She manages our regulatory OSHA requirements keeping us up to date and safe for our patients and team. Whitney serves on the CTC advisory committee for Springfield’s Dental Assisting Program as a way to give back to new, upcoming students. Whitney is a delight to be around and an expert at putting people at ease during their dental visits. Her attention to detail with patient care provides the highest level of comfort and expertise during procedures. Her goal is to have patients leave with a positive dental experience. In her spare time, she spends quality time with her husband, son and daughter.

“I have been here for over a decade and there is never a dull moment! l love that the doctors and staff are so dedicated to their patient’s dental health.” -Whitney R.

Paige is a graduate of Springfield High School and Springfield-Clark CTC. Paige started her journey with NSD in 2021.She is a Registered Dental Assistant. Paige has always had a passion for dentistry ever since she was a child. She is continuing her education and will begin the EFDA program at Sinclair in May 2025. Paige is CPR certified and has her Nitrous Oxide Monitoring. She is married to her high school sweetheart. Together they have a daughter and two German Shepherds she loves very much. In her free time, Paige enjoys spending time with her family/friends, crafting and watching/attending Green Bay Packers games.

“I feel so blessed to be a part of the NSD team. Not only does the staff take time to care for every patient’s dental needs but also to care about each patient personally, I also love all the laughs we share as a team daily! I pray to be an #NSDLifer” -Paige M.

Meggan graduated from Cedarville High School and went on to complete her education at Greene County Career Center in 2001. She has been a dental assistant for 20 years and joined our practice in 2021. Meggan has a radiography license and is certified in nitrous oxide monitoring. She can help ensure that our patients are comfortable throughout treatment. She enjoys working with a team that is talented and works well together. When Meggan is not connecting with patients and helping them improve their oral health, you can find her cheering on her kids at one of their many sports games.

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” -Steve Jobs

Beth graduated from Springfield South High School, Springfield Clark Career Technology Center and the Sinclair Dental Hygiene Advanced Periodontal program. Beth holds a local anesthetic license as well as nitrous oxide monitoring. She makes her patients comfortable and helps numb the doctors’ patients when needed. She’s been providing dentistry since 1991, with a sense of humor and professionalism. Beth is a mother of two wonderful boys. During her free time, she enjoys playing darts and can beat anyone in a word scramble.

“l love the fact that Dr. Ahmed focuses on always providing better care for our patients. She gives us the opportunity to improve our skills through continuing education for our patients benefit.” -Beth K.

Lauren is a graduate from Shawnee State University, Associates of Applied Science in 2015 and joined North Spring in 2020. Lauren holds a local anesthetic license as well as nitrous oxide monitoring. She holds her certifications in SDF (training and licensing for using Silver Diamine Fluoride), CPR and BLS. Lauren loves to educate patients on proper homecare and believes there is always room to learn new techniques. During your visit, Lauren loves hearing about your recent adventures, milestones and families. When Lauren is not working, she is busy buying plants and letting them die due to her black thumb. Lauren also enjoys visiting nearby parks, while enjoying the outdoors with her husband and daughter.

“You only need to brush and floss the teeth you want to keep” –Lauren M.

Shannon is a 1997 graduate of Kenton Ridge High School. She received her associates of applied science in Dental Hygiene at Sinclair in 2001. With a total of 21 years of experience, Shannon has been working full time in our office since November 2020 and holds a local anesthetic license as well as nitrous oxide monitoring. Shannon enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, son and her dog, Ruby.

Shea graduated from Beavercreek High School and then went on to completing the Sinclair community college dental hygiene program. She graduated with her associates in applied health sciences in 2014. Shea was welcomed into the NSD lifers club back in 2018 and has been making patients laugh and feel comfortable ever since. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her two Australian shepherds, daughter and husband.

“I love working at NSD and being a dental hygienist because it doesn’t actually feel like work. Like my good buddy Mark Twain said, “Find a job you enjoy doing and you will never have to work a day in your life” I 100% agree with this quote”
–Shea O.