Karen has been a Dental Hygienist with Hires Dental Care since 1992. She received her Dental Hygiene certification and a Bachelor of Science in Education from The Ohio State University. Karen’s strength is her passion for patients’ dental nutrition and health, and making all of her patients feel comfortable and relaxed. Born and raised in Toledo, Karen has been involved in scouting, as a leader for more than 10 years, and is active in her church community. She enjoys her family first and foremost; but also enjoys gardening, snow skiing and is a huge OSU football fan!

Hires Dental Care has been lucky to have Carol on their team since 1990. She received an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science Dental Hygiene Program from Owens Community College in 1986. In addition to her degree, Carol is certified and licensed by the State of Ohio and holds a certification in Life Support and A.Q.P. Carol gets great satisfaction from helping her patients improve their oral health as well as their smiles. A Toledo native, she enjoys spending time with her family, serving as a cheerleader for her three children during their sporting events, and participating in outdoor activities such as rollerblading and tennis.

Ashley is a licensed Dental Hygienist with an EFDA certification as well as Local Anesthesia and has been working at Hires Dental Care since 2009. She is an active member of the Toledo Dental Hygienist Association (TDHA) and a graduate of Owens Community College. Ashley’s college activities included membership in Phi Theta Kappa National Honors Society and volunteering many hours educating young children and adults on the importance of oral health. Ashley is committed to ongoing education and attends continuing education courses throughout the year to stay current with emerging dental trends. In her free time, Ashley enjoys playing volleyball, tubing, jet skiing at the lake, and traveling with her family. Her favorite part of working at Hires Dental Care: ” We have just as much fun together at the office, as we do outside of the office.

Sarah joined the Hires Team in November 2014. She graduated from BGSU with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and then graduated with Honors at Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis with an Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene. Sarah’s hobbies include skiing, jogging, swimming, and playing both the piano and the guitar. She also volunteers for the Junior League of Toledo. She and her husband have two daughters, a beagle named Cinder, and a cat named Sadie. What she loves the most about Hires Dental Care: “The friendly atmosphere and professionalism.”

Kali officially became part of the Hires team in September 2015 as a dental hygienist. She has volunteered during our Stars, Stripes, and Smiles event and has filled in for vacationing hygienists since May. Kali graduated Owens Community College Magna Cum Laude with an Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene. She is currently working towards her Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene at The Ohio State University. She is a member of the Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor’s Society and has her Local Anesthetic Certification. She is also a member of the America Dental Hygienist Association and the Toledo Dental Hygienist Association. She also volunteers for Give Kids a Smile. In her free time, Kali enjoys spending time with family, hiking, gardening, biking, camping, traveling and cooking. She and her Goldendoodle, Macy, love to go for long walks in the park. One reason she is excited to work for Hires Dental Care: “I get to work with a great team in a great office. The atmosphere is so warm and inviting!”

Melanie joined Hires Dental Care as a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2018. She studied at Owens Community College and most recently was a traveling dental hygienist in the Washington, D.C. area. An ADHA member, Melanie hopes to someday volunteer on a medical and/or dental mission trip to help those in need. When she’s not working, Melanie enjoys kayaking, traveling, being active outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.