Team Members
DENTIST: Dr. Roger D. Stine, DDS
A native of Tiffin, Ohio, Dr. Stine completed his undergraduate work at The University of Toledo and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The Ohio State University ~ College of Dentistry in 1997. Graduating in the top portion of his class at OSU, Dr. Stine became eligible for and accepted a scholarship and residency opportunity with the United States Air Force. He completed his residency at Wright-Patterson Medical Center as a captain in the USAF, and served an additional two years with the Aeromedical-Dental Squadron at Whiteman Air Force base in Kansas City, Missouri. During his residency program, he was afforded the opportunity to practice in each of the specialty areas of dentistry: Periodontics (soft tissue/gums maintenance), Endodontics (root canals), Pediatric Dentistry (treatment for children), Orthodontics (braces/brackets) and Oral Surgery (extractions/wisdom teeth). Dr. Stine is a member of the American Dental Association and has been in private practice since July 2000. He is an avid Buckeye football fan. He and his wife, Denise, reside in Norwalk with their son Zachary, twins – Alexander and Abigail, and yellow lab, EinStine.
A native of Tiffin, Ohio, Dr. Stine completed his undergraduate work at The University of Toledo and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The Ohio State University ~ College of Dentistry in 1997. Graduating in the top portion of his class at OSU, Dr. Stine became eligible for and accepted a scholarship and residency opportunity with the United States Air Force. He completed his residency at Wright-Patterson Medical Center as a captain in the USAF, and served an additional two years with the Aeromedical-Dental Squadron at Whiteman Air Force base in Kansas City, Missouri. During his residency program, he was afforded the opportunity to practice in each of the specialty areas of dentistry: Periodontics (soft tissue/gums maintenance), Endodontics (root canals), Pediatric Dentistry (treatment for children), Orthodontics (braces/brackets) and Oral Surgery (extractions/wisdom teeth). Dr. Stine is a member of the American Dental Association and has been in private practice since July 2000. He is an avid Buckeye football fan. He and his wife, Denise, reside in Norwalk with their son Zachary, twins – Alexander and Abigail, and yellow lab, EinStine.
BUSINESS MANAGER: Denise E. Stine
A native of Tiffin, Ohio, Denise has a Bachelor degree in Business from Tiffin University and a Master of Science in Accounting from The University of Toledo. She is a co-founder of Stine Dental, LLC and has worked on the business side of the office since its inception. Prior to the start of the practice, Denise worked in public accounting as an audit manager for Deloitte & Touche and as the Assistant Corporate Accounting Controller for the Scott’s Company. She enjoys cooking and teaching fitness kickboxing and resides in Norwalk with Dr. Stine, their son Zachary, twins – Alexander and Abigail, and yellow lab, EinStine.
A native of Tiffin, Ohio, Denise has a Bachelor degree in Business from Tiffin University and a Master of Science in Accounting from The University of Toledo. She is a co-founder of Stine Dental, LLC and has worked on the business side of the office since its inception. Prior to the start of the practice, Denise worked in public accounting as an audit manager for Deloitte & Touche and as the Assistant Corporate Accounting Controller for the Scott’s Company. She enjoys cooking and teaching fitness kickboxing and resides in Norwalk with Dr. Stine, their son Zachary, twins – Alexander and Abigail, and yellow lab, EinStine.
HYGIENIST: Jill L. David, R.D.H.
A native of Castalia, Ohio, Jill received her degree in Dental Hygiene from Owens Technical College in 1995. She has been a full-time Hygienist since her graduation. Jill worked with the predecessor dentists at our Milan office and joined Stine Dental, LLC when the business opened on October 1, 2001. In 2007, Jill became licensed in local anesthesia in the state of Ohio. Jill enjoys playing volleyball and camping. She resides with her husband, Jeff, and their children, Zachary, Ethan and Sydnie in Monroeville.
A native of Castalia, Ohio, Jill received her degree in Dental Hygiene from Owens Technical College in 1995. She has been a full-time Hygienist since her graduation. Jill worked with the predecessor dentists at our Milan office and joined Stine Dental, LLC when the business opened on October 1, 2001. In 2007, Jill became licensed in local anesthesia in the state of Ohio. Jill enjoys playing volleyball and camping. She resides with her husband, Jeff, and their children, Zachary, Ethan and Sydnie in Monroeville.
HYGIENIST: Paula J. McGory, R.D.H.
A native of Castalia, Ohio, Paula received her degree in Dental Hygiene from The Ohio State University in 1984. In addition to her experience working as a hygienist on the military bases of Fort Ord, California and Fort Lewis, Washington, Paula became licensed in Washington State in 1990 and has been involved as a clinical instructor for the Hygiene program at Lorain County Community College. Paula worked with the predecessor dentists at our Milan office and joined Stine Dental, LLC when the business opened on October 1, 2001. In 2007, Paula became licensed in local anesthesia in the State of Ohio. Paula enjoys spending time on the lake and snow skiing. She resides with her husband, Greg and their children, Meghan and Evan, in Sandusky.
A native of Castalia, Ohio, Paula received her degree in Dental Hygiene from The Ohio State University in 1984. In addition to her experience working as a hygienist on the military bases of Fort Ord, California and Fort Lewis, Washington, Paula became licensed in Washington State in 1990 and has been involved as a clinical instructor for the Hygiene program at Lorain County Community College. Paula worked with the predecessor dentists at our Milan office and joined Stine Dental, LLC when the business opened on October 1, 2001. In 2007, Paula became licensed in local anesthesia in the State of Ohio. Paula enjoys spending time on the lake and snow skiing. She resides with her husband, Greg and their children, Meghan and Evan, in Sandusky.
HYGIENIST: Melissa N. Green, R.D.H.
A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Melissa received her degree in Dental Hygiene from Cincinnati Blue Ash College in 2008. She has been a full-time practicing hygienist since her graduation. Melissa enjoys spending time doing crafts and watching movies with her girls and husband. She resides with her husband, Rich, and their daughters, Laila and Kara, in Norwalk. She is an avid animal lover and has two cats, Kit Kat and Bella, and a snake named Kane!
A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Melissa received her degree in Dental Hygiene from Cincinnati Blue Ash College in 2008. She has been a full-time practicing hygienist since her graduation. Melissa enjoys spending time doing crafts and watching movies with her girls and husband. She resides with her husband, Rich, and their daughters, Laila and Kara, in Norwalk. She is an avid animal lover and has two cats, Kit Kat and Bella, and a snake named Kane!
HYGIENIST: Andrea Curran, R.D.H.
A native of Sandusky, Andrea received her degree in Dental Hygiene from Lorain County Community College in 2011. She has been a full-time practicing Hygienist since her graduation. She resides with her husband, Martin, and their daughter, Alya. Andrea enjoys spending free time with her family and their dogs, Uganda and Duke.
A native of Sandusky, Andrea received her degree in Dental Hygiene from Lorain County Community College in 2011. She has been a full-time practicing Hygienist since her graduation. She resides with her husband, Martin, and their daughter, Alya. Andrea enjoys spending free time with her family and their dogs, Uganda and Duke.
HYGIENIST: Kate Portman, R.D.H.
A native of North Olmstead, Kate received her degree in Dental Hygiene from Lorain County Community College in 2006. She has been a full-time practicing hygienist since her graduation. Kate resides in Olmstead Falls. She has participated in two dental mission trips to Haiti and loves to spend time outside doing anything athletic or traveling.
A native of North Olmstead, Kate received her degree in Dental Hygiene from Lorain County Community College in 2006. She has been a full-time practicing hygienist since her graduation. Kate resides in Olmstead Falls. She has participated in two dental mission trips to Haiti and loves to spend time outside doing anything athletic or traveling.
PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR: Dawn Troike
Dawn is a native of Sandusky. She worked with the predecessor dentists at our Milan office and joined Stine Dental, LLC when the business opened on October 1, 2001. She has worked on our team as both a chairside-dental assistant as well as her current role as a patient care coordinator. Dawn enjoys spending time with family and attending country music concerts. She resides with her husband, Eric, their daughter, Kendall, and their son, Kaden, in Perkins Township.
Dawn is a native of Sandusky. She worked with the predecessor dentists at our Milan office and joined Stine Dental, LLC when the business opened on October 1, 2001. She has worked on our team as both a chairside-dental assistant as well as her current role as a patient care coordinator. Dawn enjoys spending time with family and attending country music concerts. She resides with her husband, Eric, their daughter, Kendall, and their son, Kaden, in Perkins Township.
PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR: Stephanie Popke-Miller
Stephanie is a native of Perkins Township. She has been a member of our team since the Summer of 2002, serving in a number of capacities ranging from front-office to chairside-dental assistant to project coordinator. Outside of the office, she enjoys horses and participating in pool league. She resides with her husband, Zachary, and their three sons, Dylan, Dawson, and Kolton, in Sandusky.
Stephanie is a native of Perkins Township. She has been a member of our team since the Summer of 2002, serving in a number of capacities ranging from front-office to chairside-dental assistant to project coordinator. Outside of the office, she enjoys horses and participating in pool league. She resides with her husband, Zachary, and their three sons, Dylan, Dawson, and Kolton, in Sandusky.
CHAIRSIDE-DENTAL ASSISTANT: Tiffany Trimmer
Tiffany lives in Willard with her daughter, Addyson. She is a chairside dental assistant for our team. Outside of the office, Tiffany enjoys spending time with her family and friends and enjoys taking Addyson on walks.
Tiffany lives in Willard with her daughter, Addyson. She is a chairside dental assistant for our team. Outside of the office, Tiffany enjoys spending time with her family and friends and enjoys taking Addyson on walks.
CHAIRSIDE-DENTAL ASSISTANT: Heather Thurston
Heather lives in Berlin Heights with her husband, Anthony, and two daughters, Avery and Ashlyn. She is a chairside dental assistant for our team. Outside of the office, Heather enjoys spending time with her family and friends doing outdoor activities. She loves to hike, bike and camp with her family.
Heather lives in Berlin Heights with her husband, Anthony, and two daughters, Avery and Ashlyn. She is a chairside dental assistant for our team. Outside of the office, Heather enjoys spending time with her family and friends doing outdoor activities. She loves to hike, bike and camp with her family.