April 21, 2009
To: Dr. Zimmerman and Michelle
Just wonderful! All of the staff are awesome! Never any complaints. From the moment you walk in the door, to the moment you leave, you are treated like your the most important person there.
Angel Hamby
EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Auxilary), R.D.H.
Kelly graduated from West Jefferson High School and attended The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in their baccalaureate degree program for Dental Hygiene. She has been a part of the GCFD family as an EFDA/Hygienist since July of 2007. Kelly and her husband currently reside in Clintonville with their dog, Miles. Kelly enjoys volunteering for assorted causes around the Columbus area. Her hobbies include music, sports, theater and reading.
EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Auxilary)
Favorite Quote: “With great power comes great responsibitilty.”
Tonya Crabtree
EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Auxilary)
Tonya graduated from Briggs High School in 1999. She attended the Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center and received certification in Dental Assisting. In 2007. Tonya attended The Ohio State University to acquire her EFDA license. She has worked in our office since August of 2004 and is a current resident of Groveport. Tonya enjoys spending time with her daughter Alexis.
Favorite Quote: “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”
Michelle Cason
EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Auxilary)
Michelle grew up in Mingo Jct, Ohio. In 1994, she got married and moved to Steubenville, Ohio where she attended Dental Assistant/EFDA school and also attained her Associates Degree in Applied Health Sciences at Jefferson Community College. Michelle currently resides in Worthington, Ohio with her husband, Rodriguez and three children, Torrey, Ezra and Nya. She enjoys playing soccer, traveling, exercising and spending time with her family.
Favorite Quote: “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
Mandy Hess
EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Auxilary)
Mandy has been a Dental Assistant for 8 years. Prior to assisting she taught Pre-K at a local Montessori school. In 2006, Mandy went to The Ohio State University Expanded Function Dental Assisting Program. When she graduated, she joined the GCFD family. Mandy recently had her first child, Madeline. She and her husband, Christopher, enjoy spending time together as a family. Her hobbies include music, crafts, and preparing for her next Halloween party.
Favorite Quote: “There are hundreds of languages in the world, but a smile speaks them all.”
To: Kelly
Very professional, gentle and just a real genuine sweetie! I was greeted with a big positive smile and even a welcoming hug. She’s a real gem! Makes me actually look forward to coming to the dentist office.
Debbie Currin
Expanded function dental auxiliary (EFDA) is a person that can perform the same tasks as the dental assistant, plus place restorations and sealants, working under supervision and full responsibility of a licensed dentist.
Education/Licensing Requirements: To qualify as an EFDA, an individual must pass the Ohio State Dental Board designated examination for expanded function dental auxiliaries.
Grove City Family Dentistry has several great EFDAs: Mandy Hess, Tonya Crabtree, Alisha Olson, Michelle Cason, and Kelly Barr.
Kristen Farnsworth and Julie Carnes are two of our Dental Hygienists who are also certified as an EFDA.