Meet the Team

Dr. Wallace and the entire professional team are committed to providing the highest quality of dental care to patients of all ages. We offer a wide variety of services for optimal oral health, in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.

Cheri, Office Manager

Cheri is our office manager and comes to us with a vast mixture of entrepreneurial skills. She has successfully built and maintained numerous businesses. She joined the team on February 14, 2016 and uses her heart and skills to bind the team together. She is a life long resident of the Otsego community, graduating from Otsego in 2002. Cheri resides in the Tontogany/Grand Rapids area. She is a familiar face and has donated her time with the AppleButter Festival, the Victory Center, benefits and various community functions. She graduated from BGSU in 2006 with a Graphic Design Major and plans to use this knowledge to update and maintain our computer system, Facebook and web page. She is currently helping with the Toledo Dental Society website design as well. Cheri is excited to join the dental field and learn all aspects of the profession. She plans to update and maintain compliance while retaining fairness with financial policies and insurance regulations to provide the best benefits to our patients. Cheri is also a Licensed Massage Therapist and continues to use this skill in her spare time along with spending time with family, friends and the great outdoors. Cheri is excited to be a part of the team and provide financial knowledge painlessly to our patients.

Jada, Dental Hygienist, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary

Jada graduated from Owens State Community College in 2006, with a degree in Dental Hygiene. She got into hygiene for the passion of educating her patients on their oral health. Jada’s smiling face has been a part of the practice since June 20, 2011. Jada pursued her Anesthesia License and passed her boards in September 2012. Jada also furthered her education by graduating as an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) in August 2018. She is now able to assist Dr. Wallace in Anesthetizing patients and meeting their restoration needs. She and her husband have two kids, and she enjoys spending her free time with her family and hanging out with friends. She also loves to shop, cook/bake, workout, and vacation to warm places. Jada and Kayla enjoy visiting local pre-schools and elementary schools to educate children on oral health, brushing and flossing techniques.

Kayla, Dental Hygienist

Kayla graduated from Rhodes State College in 2014 and received her associates of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. Kayla grew up in Vanlue, Ohio and graduated from Vanlue High School. She started working at the practice on July 31, 2014 as soon as soon as she passed her state boards. Kayla enjoys patient interaction and educating her patients on the importance of oral health. She loves spending time with her husband, daughter Leah, family and friends. She also enjoys vacationing in Dale Hallow Lake, Tennessee with her husband and friends.

Toni, Dental Assistant

Toni joined our team on August 16, 2020 to assist in all aspects of the dental practice. She will be sterilizing instruments, maintaining the laboratory and keeping the office clean. You may see her when she comes to the car to take your temperature and ask you screening questions. Toni grew up in Hoytville, Ohio and graduated from McComb High School in 2016. She and her husband have two beautiful children Greyson and Emmalynn, together they enjoy traveling to a new state each year. She is excited to increase her dental knowledge in radiography and chair side assisting.

Jailene, Dental Assistant

Jailene is a Dental Assistant who joined our team on November 1, 2021. She will be sterilizing instruments, maintaining the laboratory, along with assisting Dr. Wallace and the entire staff during procedures. Jailene graduated from Maumee Valley Dental Assisting School in December of 2019. She fell in love with the dental field because she loves chair side assisting and being there to support her patients needs. Jailene grew up in Defiance, Ohio and graduated from Defiance High School in 2019. She just recently got married to her high school sweetheart, James. She and her husband like to visit different breweries, golf, cheer on the Toledo Walleye, and spend time with their friends and family. She is grateful for the opportunity to expand her knowledge in the dental field and build new relationships with patients.