Welcome to our Practice
Our goal is to make each and every patient feel individually cared for and uniquely valued. To accomplish this, we instill a pulse of excellence in every corner and conversation within our practice. We believe that a commitment to excellence is what makes us a trusted partner for your periodontal needs.
Our Practice Philosophy
Our purpose is to improve the quality of our patients’ lives by helping them preserve their teeth and restore the health of their mouths. Achieving this goal requires an exception staff that works unselfishly for the ultimate benefit of our patients. Our team is committed to:
Strive for excellence.
Our team strives to be the best at what we do – and we are always looking for ways to become even better
Earn the trust of our patients.
Treating patients with consideration, empathy and respect is the most important thing to our entire staff.
Make every experience a positive one.
Our team educates you, minimizes stress, and provides gentle treatment to put your mind at ease.
Keep up with advancements in our field.
We are always focused on discovering new and better ways to diagnose and treat gum disease.
Provide treatment backed by research.
Evidenced based treatment and proven techniques are the foundation for effective results.
Treat people, not numbers.
We respect the unique needs and desires of each patient by taking the time to listen and communicate.
Honesty and integrity matter.
We believe in doing the right thing for others, and to treat each patient like we would want to be treated.
Build relationships with referring doctors.
Through communication and exchanging ideas, we work together with a patient’s dentist for the best possible outcome.
Rosemary
Office Administrator
Rosemary wears many hats in her role as the office administrator.
“I am fortunate to work with a Doctor and clinical staff that are extremely skilled and caring. I am confident in their ability to restore our patients’ mouths back to health. My role is to see that insurance and financial concerns don’t become an obstacle that would keep our patients from achieving the treatment that they deserve.”
About Rosemary
- Rosemary has been a member of our team for over 20 years. She Graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Cincinnati.
- When not at work, Rosemary enjoys gardening, cooking, and cherishing the time she spends with her family. She also enjoys watching OSU football games.
Michelle
Periodontal Dental Assistant
“With over 20 years of working with Dr. Alger, I have been a part of the growth and development of this practice. I constantly value his philosophy of treatment and consider him a personal friend.”
About Michelle
- Michelle and her husband have raised two amazing children. Outside of work, she enjoys riding her motorcycle, reading, cooking, working in her flower garden, and working out at the gym.
- She attended Eastland Vocational School Surgical Internship in the Oral Surgery Department at Ohio State.
Casey
Front Desk Receptionist
“I love being a part of such a skilled staff! Dr. Alger and his assistants are very knowledgeable and make even the most complicated procedures easy to understand. They expand my knowledge of dentistry everyday. We are committed to providing friendly and efficient service for all patients. ”
About Casey
- Casey is from the Toledo area and is still looking for new things to do in Columbus.
- In her spare time, Casey enjoys playing video games, cooking and spending time with family.
Kasey
Registered Dental Hygienist
About Kasey
- Kasey proudly hails from Scituate, Massachusetts, where her grandfather owned his own dental practice. She graduated from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences after completing an externship at Harvard Dental school in 2010. With over 10 years of experience, she will treat your oral health needs with passion and expertise .
- When Kasey is not in the dental office, she love spending time with family, hiking, going to concerts and watching football. Go Bucks! (and Tom Brady!)
Michell
Surgical Assistant
About Michell
- Michell joined the office in November 2023 and has been in the dental field for nearly 18 years, with 14 of those specializing in periodontics. She truly enjoys connecting with both new and returning patients, providing them with comfort and reassurance while helping them understand their treatment process.
- Outside of work, Michell loves spending time with her family and friends, cheering on her kids in the sports they love, and cooking. Whenever she gets the chance, she also enjoys relaxing with her toes in the sand at the beach.