Dr. Alyssa JenkinS

Dr. Jenkins graduated from The Ohio State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Psychology. She then continued her education and received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Ohio State. Dr. Jenkins is a member of the Ohio Dental Association, American Dental Association, Hocking Valley Dental Society, Advanced Dental Concepts Study Club and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.

Dr. Jenkins is the third generation in her family to graduate from Amanda-Clearcreek and always had a dream to come home to open Amanda Family Dental. Dr. Jenkins strives to give patients the best care possible. She enjoys seeing all ages of patients starting with their very first dental check-up.

In her free time, Dr. Jenkins enjoys spending time with her four dogs, doing CrossFit, and cheering on the Aces and the Buckeyes!

Five fun facts about Dr. Jenkins:

1. Her favorite drink at Spade's Café is the iced caramel macchiato. 

2. She's a huge animal lover and has four dogs.

3. Dr. Jenkins loves to visit national parks with her fiancé.

4. Dr. Jenkins has a big family. She is one of nine siblings! 

5. Dr. Jenkins pronounces here name ah-LEE-suh, rather than ah-LISS-suh, as many think!

Jess

DENTAL PRACTICE Manager

Jess graduated from Fairfield Union High School and then went to Ohio University-Lancaster and The University of Akron. She received her dental assisting certificate and radiology license in 2015. Jess is responsible for overseeing all operations at Amanda Family Dental. As well as handling all administrative duties. She is a member of the Business Academy of the Central Ohio Dental Forum and the American Association of Dental Office Managers. Jess has been with Amanda Family Dental since the office opened in 2017.

Jess and her husband have a daughter and two sons. She enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, reading, cooking, hiking, camping, biking, and being outdoors.

Five fun facts about Jess

1. Jess is a Realtor® with Buckeye Roots Realty.

2. Jess is married to her high school sweetheart.

3. She is an avid reader.  

4. Jess and her family love camping.

5. She loves game nights with family and friends.

Krystina

Registered Dental Hygienist

Krystina is a 2005 graduate from Amanda-Clearcreek. She attended Shawnee State University where she obtained her associate degree in applied science and a bachelor in individualized studies. Krystina and her husband are kept busy raising their three daughters. She enjoys crafting, boating, hiking, drinking wine and CrossFit. Krystina has been with Amanda Family Dental since 2018.

Five fun facts about Krystina

1. Krystina was born in West Virginia.

2. She is a member of Crossfit 740

3. Krystina was a member of Omega Pi Mu in college.

4. Fall is her favorite season.

5. Krystina loves pumpkins and sunflowers.

GINA

rEGISTERED dENTAL HYGIENIST

Gina grew up in Lima, Ohio. She attended Rhodes State College where she received her Associates Degree in Applied Science in 2006. She married her husband, Luke, in 2007. Gina and her husband relocated to the Amanda area in 2016. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her puppy, gardening, cooking and baking!

Five fun facts about GINA

1. Gina is married to her high school sweetheart.

2. She has a chocolate lab puppy, Charlie!

3. She loves coffee and dark chocolate.

4. Gina attends Violet baptist church where she serves in the cafe.

5. She enjoys vacationing in the carribean.

Brittany

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Brittany grew up in Marengo, Ohio. She graduated from Highland High School in 2008. Brittany attended OSU EFDA program in 2013. She has been working in the dental field for 12 years. Brittany and her husband, were set up on a blind date. Brittany and her husband currently reside in Amanda with their two kids. She enjoys spending time with family and shopping!

*An EFDA is a highly trained and skilled dental assistant who receives additional education and training to perform reversible, intraoral procedures and expanded duties, including placing filling material and direct patient care services under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

Five fun facts about Brittany

1. She enjoys camping and hiking with her family.

2. Brittany loves beach vacations.

3. She is a member at Amanda Methodist Church.

4. She loves coffee and wine.

5. Brittany worked in pediatric dentistry for 6 years.

Erin

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Erin received her Expanded Functions Dental Auxillary* (EFDA) from The Ohio State University and has been a dental assistant for nine years. Erin graduated from Amanda-Clearcreek where she was born and raised. She is married and they have one son and two daughters. She enjoys baking for Clearcreek Cakes & Bakes, crafting and CrossFit. Erin has been with Amanda Family Dental since the office opened in 2017.

*An EFDA is a highly trained and skilled dental assistant who receives additional education and training to perform reversible, intraoral procedures and expanded duties, including placing filling material and direct patient care services under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

Five fun facts about Erin

1. Erin is part owner and the cake decorator for Clearcreek Cakes & Bakes. 

2. She attends and ushers at The Tree Church in Lancaster. 

3. Erin enjoys camping. 

4. Her parents, grandparents and siblings are all Amanda-Clearcreek graduates. 

5. Erin is a Hobby Lobby addict.

PAULA

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Paula graduated from Amanda Clearcreek High School in 1985. She has been in the dental field for 36 years. Paula and her husband have one son. She enjoys traveling and spending time at home.

*An EFDA is a highly trained and skilled dental assistant who receives additional education and training to perform reversible, intraoral procedures and expanded duties, including placing filling material and direct patient care services under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

Five fun facts about paula

1. Paula received her EFDA license in 1991

2. She has been married to her husband for 31 years.

3. Her son is a pharmacist.

4. Paula has two dogs.

5. She has worked at Amanda Family Dental since 2019.

maddie

Dental Assistant

Maddie graduated from Liberty Union-Thurston High School in 2016. She continued her education in 2017 at First Impressions Dental Assisting Program where she received her radiology license. Maddie lives in Baltimore with her husband, two kids and two dogs. She enjoys spending her free time traveling and cooking.

Five fun facts about maddie

1. Maddie and her husband got married in Vegas!

2. Summer is her favorite season.

3. She is married to her high school sweetheart.

4. Maddie’s favorite procedure to assist on is implants.

5. Maddie has two dogs.

Geordee

Dental Assistant

Geordee graduated from Amanda Clearcreek High School in 2022, as well as Fairfield Career Center where she attended the dental assisting program obtaining her dental assisting certificate and radiology license. She is continuing her education in the dental field at Hocking College to be come a dental hygienist.

Five fun facts about geordee

1. She likes camping at Big Bear Lake and Longs Retreat with her family and friends.

2. One of Geordee’s favorite things to do is fish.

3. She enjoys riding side by sides.

4. Geordee loves being on a boat.

5. Her favorite procedure to assist on is extractions.

Faythe

DOCTOR coordinator

Faythe is a graduate of Logan High School. Her and her husband have two kids. Faythe attended The Ohio State University and Ohio University to pursue Early Childhood Education, but life led her to the dental field. She has now been working in dental since 2017. In her free time, she likes to be with her family and friends, fishing, and cooking!

Five fun facts about FAYTHE

1. Faythe loves to play board games with her family.

2. She loves the Cleveland Browns!

3. Her favorite food is pasta, especially mac and cheese!

4. Her favorite season is fall.

5. Faythe is an iced coffee lover!

Denisha

HYGIENE coordinator

Denisha graduated from Lancaster High School and continued her education at First Impressions Dental Assisting Program where she received her radiology license. Denisha and her husband got married in 2020 and have one daughter.

Five fun facts about Denisha

1. Denisha does not like any condiments on her food.

2. She loves beach vacations.

3. Her favorite season is summer.

4. Denisha’s favorite food is pizza.

5. She has one pitbull.