Meet Our Staff

Our practice is only as great as our staff. We would like to introduce you to our friendly, dedicated members.

Shannon Burke, EFDA – Extended Function Dental Assistant

Shannon graduated from Aristotle Institute of Medical and Dental Technology in 1995. Shannon received her Certified Dental Assistant License in 1997 and attended Ohio State University in 2000 to receive an Extended Functions Dental Assistant License. A Columbus native, she has been married for 12 years and has two young boys, ages 7 and 4. She is a huge Disney fan and loves music, movies and fishing.

Jodie Marion – Dental Assistant

Jodie graduated from high school in Canal Winchester in 1987. Her dental background includes Central Ohio Dental Assisting 1994. She received her Radiology License in 1995. She has been married for 5 years and has 3 stepdaughters. Her hobbies include travel, boating, swimming, playing pool and motorcycles.

Melissa Hodges – Dental Assistant

Melissa has been a licensed dental assistant since 1987. She has an Associate of Science Degree and has spent her career assisting as well as providing dental assisting instruction. She has been married for 18 years and has one son in college and one in high school. Along with dental assisting, she enjoys cooking, documentaries and family time.

Alicia Hoey – Dental Hygenist

Alicie has been practicing Dental Hygiene since 2005. She graduated from James A. Rhodes College in Lima, Ohio. She is married and has two children and one stepdaughter. She enjoys traveling, reading, physical fitness, and spending time with her family.

Bryn Rice – Office Manager

Bryn has been in Organizational Management for over twelve years and in the Dental Practice Management field for the past four years. She strives to provide execellence in patient assistance with regards to understanding treatment plans and insurance policies. Outside of her career, Bryn stays active with her three children -- Jordan, 13; Sara, 10; and Josiah, 8. She enjoys travelling anywhere warm and near the water, cooking, reading, shopping and pursuing higher education.