Wilmington Family Dental: Chris Deister D.D.S.

Jan Deister, RDH
Jan Deister, RDH, was born in Wichita, Kansas. She graduated from the University of Missouri, Kansas Dental School in Dental Hygiene. It was there she met and married her husband, Chris in 1973. She practiced dental hygiene while her husband finished dental school and his commitment to the U.S. Army before returning to Kansas to start their own dental practice. Her professional career was put on hold for a few years when she devoted her time, love, and talents to raising five wonderful sons. Although she has several hobbies, her passion in life is her family. Presently, she has one son at home and is a grandmother to a grandson and a granddaughter. In addition to her responsibilities as wife, mother, and grandmother, Jan also practices dental hygiene, spends countless hours decorating the office for holidays and changing seasons and making people feel at home at Wilmington Family Dental.

Theresa Deaton, RDH, BS
Theresa Deaton, R.D.H., B.S., comes to us with over twenty years of experience in the field of dentistry. Theresa began her career as a dental lab technician (fabricating crowns, bridges, dentures, etc.) and then moved into the area of chair side dental assisting. Her love for the profession continued as she received an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene at Sinclair Community College. While employed full-time as a dental hygienist, she earned an additional degree and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Kettering College of Medical Arts with a Bachelor of Science in Health Professions. Theresa has earned the respect of her peers and colleagues as a highly skilled clinician and contributes to the education of future dental hygienists as a part-time faculty member in the dental hygiene department at Sinclair Community College. Combined with an impressive educational and clinical background, Theresa possesses a delightful personality and genuine desire to assist you and your family in achieving optimal dental health. She is dedicated to providing the best dental care possible and is eager to address your oral health concerns and questions.

Jessica Pollard
Jessica grew up in Arcanum, Ohio, graduating from Franklin Monroe High School. She is currently furthering her education at Sinclair Community College pursuing a career in dental hygience. Jessica has three years experience as a dental and business assistant. She joined Dr. Deister's dental team in September 2005. On December 9, 2006, Jessica will be marrying her long time boyfriend, Ross Farling. They currently attend Patterson Park Church. Her "joy" is spending time with family and friends who play a very important part in her life. Jessica loves people. She enjoys talking with our patients and providing tender, professional care during dental procedures.

Diana Frazier
Diana is a lifetime resident of Kettering where she graduated from Fairmont East High School in 1977. In her life career as a homemaker, Diana has applied many of her talents and skills in raising three children and caring for her family. In addition, she has been a dental assistant since 1999 and is a licensed oral radiographer. Diana possesses outstanding qualities that are essential in dental assisting—she is personable, caring and organized. She loves talking with patients to understand their needs in order to provide the best care possible.

Nancy Scroggins
Nancy is responsible for numerous areas of office management involving finances and insurance. She is also responsible for human resources. She aids patients with external options of financing their dental treatment. Nancy furthered her education at Northern Kentucky University, Moody Bible Institute, Kettering College of Medial Arts, and Sinclair Community College. She enjoys teaching classes at her church where her husband has been pastor for over twenty years. She delights in discipling children as AWANA commander. Matthew and Megan are her two married children. She loves animals and especially enjoys playing with her two dogs.

Sheri Tatem
Sheri Tatem was born in Lebanon, Indiana, near Indianapolis. She spent nine years of her early childhood in Japan while her parents served as missionaries there. She enjoyed the opportunity of growing up on her grandparents' farm and helping with the family country store. Sheri graduated from Heritage Christian School in Indianapolis and then attended Bob Jones University where she earned a B.S. degree in Home Economics. She has two wonderful children, Kindrea and Kyle. Sheri has had the privilege of living in several different places with Germany being her favorite. After running her own house-cleaning business for several years, Sheri joined the team at Wilmington Family Dental. She enjoys greeting and interacting with the patients, scheduling their appointments and taking care of general office needs.