Hygiene Department

Val has been taking care of Rockside Family Dental Care patients since 1988.  In her leisure time Val enjoys spending time with her family and friends, taking nature walks, and traveling, especially to see her daughter, when safe to do so.  At home Val can frequently be found reading, gardening, baking and cooking, (Greek ethnic is her specialty).  During the recent pandemic Val has found a new interest in challenging herself to crossword puzzles and word games.   Val lives with her husband, two cats and a rescue dog…. She is obviously an animal lover.

We are so fortunate to have Diana on our awesome hygiene team.  Diana is very compassionate and is able to put her patients at ease.  She enjoys educating patients about good oral health, teaching about prevention and helping to improve their dental wellness.  

 Outside of the office Diana enjoys spending time with her two amazing daughters – you can find them playing board games, walking their rescue dog, Mochi, shooting hoops in the driveway, visiting local museums or shopping for unique finds.   

Alycia is another member of our team that is a proud alumna of The Ohio State University-Go Bucks!!  When you visit you can count on her to have The Food Network on in her operatory-The Pioneer Woman is her favorite!   Alycia lives with her border collie/blue heeler mix named Hank and he is full of energy so they spend much time together walking.  She loves hearing about what’s going on in patients’ lives-from big vacation plans to everyday activities.

Nancy has been a dental hygienists for 35 years and still enjoys her profession, patients, educating & supporting good oral health.   She lives with her husband Kevin and has a son named Jake.   Nancy also has two yellow labs, Lacy & Lily who are sisters by birth.   During her time away from the office she enjoys many hobbies including selling items on marketplace, exploring with her metal detector, camping, fishing and walking her dogs

Hailey worked as a dental assistant for 3 years before obtaining her degree in dental hygiene.  She is currently a member of the ODHA and always strives to gain more dental knowledge.  Hailey enjoys working closely with patients and educating them on the importance of their oral health.  Outside of the office, Hailey has a 2 year old golden retriever named Jax, she enjoys visiting new places, spending time with family and friends and going to the gym.