Stephanie Wesner, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

Stephanie is one of our talented dental hygienists that started in the practice in 2014.  She brings over 30 years of dental hygiene experience and knowledge to help our patients reduce the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Patients of all ages and conditions enjoy Stephanie's friendly and caring nature. She is gentle and thorough and loves to help patients achieve and maintain a beautiful smile.  She is a native of Westerville and graduate of The Ohio State University.  Stephanie enjoys spending time with her husband, Joe, their two daughters, Leah and Grace, and dog, Louie.

Cyndi DeJonghe, CDA

Certified Dental Assistant

Cyndi received her dental assisting training with the US Military in 2006 and became certified with the National Dental Assisting Board. Since joining our practice in 2015, Cyndi works chairside with Dr. Terse to create beautiful, durable restorations. Cyndi has a passion for delivering each of her patient’s great oral care and has a calming chairside presence. Cyndi and her husband Matt have one daughter and a small zoo of dogs and cats. She is still serving in the US Army Reserves and enjoys fitness and ice cream.

Janice Faulkner

Scheduling Coordinator

Janice is our receptionist/scheduling coordinator and has worked in the field of dentistry for 40 years,  She loves working with patients and will be happy to coordinate your dental appointments.  She is a lifelong Clintonville/Beechwold resident who enjoys working in Worthington.  She spends her free time with her husband, 2 grown children and her grandson.  She loves to travel, socialize with friends, cook and entertain her large, extended family.

Christina Hartong

Treatment Coordinator

Christina, who moved to Columbus 5 years ago with her husband, 2 daughters and their dog, Toby, strives to provide the best patient care with scheduling and insurance knowledge.  She is thankful to work at a practice where everyone truly cares for each and every patient.  In her free time, she enjoys watching and attending sporting events with her family and just sitting on the beach with a good book.  

Dawn Gurr, RDH

Finding the practice of medicine fascinating and having a desire to care for others, Dawn knew a career in dental hygiene was her calling,  Dawn is a graduate of The Ohio State University, and has been educating and caring for patients since 1997.  She enjoys developing long term relationships with her patients and their families.  Dawn grew up in northern Ohio and resides near Washington Court House.  She has a love for baking, music and the great outdoors.  Dawn is always planning for the next travel adventure with her husband and 2 children.

Samantha Patuto, RDH

Samantha is a dental hygienist who joined our practice in 2024.  She graduated from Saint Mary’s college in 1994 with a BS in Biology.  Mid-career she desired a change, wanting to be of more help to others, and earned her RDH degree from Columbus State in 2016.  Samantha enjoys getting to know her patients and working together to help achieve their best smiles and oral health.  Samantha is an avid animal and nature lover.  When not working, she enjoys puzzles and spending time with family, friends and her cat.