 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. |
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