Meet the Team

We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.

We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.

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TAMMY

PRACTICE MANAGER & TREATMENT COORDINATOR

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Hello! I am the office manager and treatment coordinator here at Carmen Orthodontics. I have been with Dr. Carmen since 1995 and in the orthodontic field for more than 35 years. One of my favorite things about orthodontics is watching the transformation and the increase in self-confidence. I know that a new smile can change a life and that is what our doctors do daily.

I love working with Dr. Carmen and Dr. Jesse. They are very knowledgeable, fun, caring, and always strive to deliver the best results possible for their patients. I feel so fortunate to work in such a positive environment.

I am married and have lived in Ohio my whole life. My husband, Bill and I have two fur babies, Maddie and Bella, and two children. Our son is married and he and his wife live nearby with our two granddaughters and two grand dogs: Lilo and Tink. Our daughter also lives close with her husband and our grand dog Kevin (which is a girl!).

ANDREA

TREATMENT COORDINATOR

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Hello! I am a treatment coordinator for Carmen Orthodontics. I have been a part of the Carmen Orthodontic family for about ten years and in the field of orthodontics for more than 20 years! The most rewarding part of my day is seeing the transition of our patients’ smile and self-esteem develop throughout treatment. Both Dr. Carmen and Dr. Jesse have a wonderful sense of humor; there is never a boring moment! I also respect their level of expertise and feel confident knowing that our patients receive the best care possible.

My husband Josh and I live in Pickerington with our two children, Austin and Ava, and our sweet black lab, Vader! In my free time, I enjoy traveling, trying new restaurants, hiking, kayaking, reading, baking, and spending time with family and friends!

TIFFANY

TREATMENT COORDINATOR

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Hello everyone! I have been in the dental field for six years and with Carmen Orthodontics since 2016. I absolutely love orthodontics and working with Dr. Carmen and Dr. Jesse. What I love most about my job is watching the transformation our patients experience from start to finish. Our patient’s happiness and glowing smiles truly brings me joy!

I am a native of Ohio and enjoy spending my spare time with my wonderful husband and our beautiful daughter. We also have an adorable four-legged friend, Grizzly the Chihuahua.

TIFFANY

FINANCIAL COORDINATOR

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Hello! I graduated from the University of Toledo in 2007 with my bachelor’s degree in finance. I joined Carmen Orthodontics a few years ago as their financial coordinator and have more than ten years of experience in finances. I enjoy bringing my knowledge and financial guidance to the office and helping patients feel at ease with their financial options.

I am a native of Cleveland, Ohio and currently reside in Pickerington. I have a daughter with my wonderful husband of seven years. In my free time, I love traveling, going to sporting events, concerts, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

CLAIRE

INSURANCE COORDINATOR

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Hello! I have worked in the dental field for four years now. I am an insurance coordinator here at Carmen Orthodontics. I work hard with the insurance companies to make sure our patients are getting the most out of their benefits and to answer any insurance questions they may have. The team here at Carmen Orthodontics is really like a second family to me; full of love, laughs, and hard work. Nothing is more satisfying than making people smile everyday helping them achieve the best versions of themselves. It gives me joy to see our patients faces light up one smile at a time. I am truly grateful to have joined the amazing team here at Carmen Orthodontics.

I was born and raised in Upper Arlington and currently reside in Blacklick with my husband. A fun fact about me is my husband and I got married while skydiving in Vegas! In my spare time, I enjoy working out, spending time with family, and shopping!

BARB

HUMAN RESOURCE AND ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR

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I have been very fortunate to be a part of Carmen Orthodontics since 2001. Here at the practice, I handle the accounting as well as the human resource department. Dr. Ron and Dr. Jesse have been great! They have such caring personalities and their sense of humor makes Carmen Orthodontics such a fun place to work. Our wonderful staff is dedicated to working hard to make sure that you and your family enjoy your orthodontic experience.

My husband Mike and I have a wonderful son, daughter-in-law, and two lovely granddaughters. We all love spending time together watching their soccer games, enjoying our favorite restaurants, and cheering on the OSU Buckeyes and Columbus Blue Jackets!

SAM

HUMAN RESOURCES AND ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR

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Hello! I am the human resource and accounting coordinator here at Carmen Orthodontics. I have a Bachelor of Science in Education and enjoy working with families. One of the things I love the most about working for Carmen Orthodontics is the experience and the atmosphere created in our office every day for the patients, as well as our staff. It is so rewarding to watch patients develop confidence as they progress throughout their treatment and see their smiles light up the room. Those smiles bring so much joy to the patients and others around them. Also getting to work with the people in our office has been an incredible blessing in my life. They have become like family and I look forward to spending my workdays with them. We truly care about each other, our patients, and their families.

I have two wonderful children. I love spending time with family and friends, watching movies, warm weather and being outdoors.

SHELLY

SCHEDULING COORDINATOR

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Hi! I have been working with Dr. Carmen and Dr. Jesse in the field of orthodontics for almost 18 years. I love my position as scheduling coordinator because it gives me the opportunity to help our patients with their scheduling needs and answering any questions that may arise during their experience with our office. It is a pleasure getting to know all of the families in our practice and being part of such a wonderful team lead by our doctors. I receive so much satisfaction getting to know our patients and see their amazing results through orthodontic and TMD treatment.

My husband Rick and I live in Carroll, Ohio. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I also enjoy gardening and watching Ohio State football. I have one spoiled cat and her name is Molly.

ASHLEY

SCHEDULING COORDINATOR

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Hello! I have been in the dental field for six years. After graduating from technical school, I started as a dental assistant and eventually moved to the business side. I have been at Carmen Orthodontics for the past few years and love it! I love having a part in creating beautiful smiles and giving confidence to those who didn’t know they had it! I love seeing our patients’ reaction to their results because you can truly see the confidence Carmen Orthodontics has restored in their smile.

My family and I currently live in Pickerington. Outside of work, you will find me hanging out with my friends and family. I also enjoy watching my children participate in activities!

LORI

DENTAL ASSISTANT

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Hello! I have been a dental assistant for more than 22 years. I joined Carmen Orthodontics in 2007 and became a certified dental assistant a couple years later. My favorite thing about working in orthodontics, aside from working with the doctors and our team, is getting to see all of the bright, happy before and after smiles on our patients faces. I love being a part of helping the patients achieve the smile they have always wanted.

In my free time, I enjoy camping, crafting, and spending time with friends and family.

LINDSAY

DENTAL ASSISTANT

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Hello! I have been in the orthodontic field for more than 13 years and have been an orthodontic assistant for Dr. Carmen since 2008. I enjoy working in a field that is constantly changing. Every day, I face new challenges and it’s great to work through each process with our patients so they can have the beautiful smile they have always wanted.

My husband and I live in Hilliard with our son, Wyatt, and our daughter, Lillian. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

LINDSAY

RECORDS TECH

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I have worked in the dentistry field for four years and I attended Fairfield Career Center to obtain my dental assisting certification. I have been with Carmen Orthodontics for one year and love it! Every day is a great experience with meeting new people as the records technician.

In my spare time, I enjoy being with my energetic son and beautiful daughter.

DREAMA

DENTAL ASSISTANT

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Hello everyone! I have been with Carmen Orthodontics for more than five years and I love it! I always look forward to meeting and working with new patients every day! Wednesdays are my favorite day here because we remove braces and get to see the final results. I love seeing the reaction on our patients’ faces when they see their new smile for the first time. You can truly see the joy in our patients’ smiles when they look in the mirror!

I was born and raised here in Columbus and live here with my husband. We love riding our four-wheelers and spending time with our friends, family, and our fur children.

MOLLY

DENTAL ASSISTANT

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I have been a dental assistant for 25 years and have been with Carmen Orthodontics for three years. I truly enjoy orthodontics and the people I meet. Coming to work every day and seeing our patients’ smiles is something I can’t get enough of.

In my free time, I enjoy watching my kids play sports and spending time with family. I have been married 20 years and have three kids.

STEFFANIE

DENTAL ASSISTANT

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Hi everyone! I started working at Carmen Orthodontics right after graduating from dental assisting school and I have been here for the past five years. I love working with our patients and seeing their faces when they see their new smile! It always brightens my day to see the level of confidence people can have when they love their smile.

I was born and raised in Circleville where I currently reside with my husband, our two beautiful daughters, and our fantastic golden-doodle! In my spare time, I love DIY projects and spending time with my family.

ANDEE

DENTAL ASSISTANT

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Hi! I have worked for Dr. Carmen since 2016 and absolutely love it! Working for the doctors is very rewarding. It is always a fun and happy atmosphere here. My favorite part of the day is seeing our patients pleased with their smile. Watching this transformation is priceless.

I live in Grove City with my husband of 19 years, Randy. We have two beautiful children, Rebecca and Nathan, and our cat, Lumpy.

KIERRA

DENTAL ASSISTANT

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Hello everyone! I joined Carmen Orthodontics after graduating from Ohio Business College in 2017. I love working at Carmen Orthodontics with our wonderful, energetic staff and our caring doctors. My favorite part of my job is the life changing results the doctors give our patients with their famous, wide Carmen smile.

I appreciate the knowledge the doctors share with us and the unique treatment plans they provide for our patients. Dr. Carmen has the best sense of humor, which always keeps the staff laughing. Dr. Jesse loves to teach and we love to learn from him.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with loved ones, indulging in great meals, and traveling.

RUBY

DENTAL ASSISTANT

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Hello! Shortly after graduating from dental assisting school, I joined the Carmen Orthodontics family. I have learned so much over the past few years about orthodontics from the amazing staff and doctors. I enjoy seeing our patients’ self-esteem grow throughout their orthodontic treatment and love when I get to see their reaction in the mirror at the end of their treatment. It truly is amazing seeing how someone’s smile can affect them so much!

I was born and raised in Pataskala where I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family. We love going shopping, seeing movies, and just spending time together.

KAYNA

DENTAL ASSISTANT

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I  joined Carmen Orthodontics right after I graduated from my dental assisting program. I have gained so much knowledge from the other assistants and the doctors. My favorite thing about Carmen Orthodontics is how happy and confident we make the patients feel when they see their beautiful before and after smiles!

I am originally from Springfield, but currently live in Whitehall. In my free time, I love spending time with family and friends and going on spontaneous adventures.

AL

LAB

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I am an orthodontic laboratory technician with 34 years of experience. I began by working in a full service dental laboratory in 1985 and have been with Carmen Orthodontics since 1989. I enjoy working and learning with Dr. Carmen as well as Dr. Jesse and being able to see the progress the patients make with the aid of the appliances I make for them.

I was born and raised in Central Ohio and I am a huge Buckeye and Dallas Cowboys fan. In my free time, I love working with my hands and doing anything creative, whether it’s woodworking, graphic design, or fixing and repairing things.

KATHLEEN

LAB

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Hello! I have more than 23 years of experience with Carmen Orthodontics in a variety of roles! While I currently work in a lab, I have done everything from front desk duties to orthodontic assisting, and I love it all. I am very appreciative of the nurturing work environment that we have with our staff, doctors, and patients.

My husband Greg and I have lived in the Columbus area for more than 26 years. We have four children, Kaitlin, Adam, Emily, and Colton. My children and I have all been patients of Dr. Carmen and Dr. Jesse so I know first-hand about the wonderful treatment experience in our office for patients of all ages! In our free time, my family enjoys spending time together, boating, and traveling when all of our crazy schedules allow for it!

KATIE

LAB

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Hello! I have been a part of the Carmen Orthodontics family for more than seven years. I originated at the front desk working with and getting to know all the wonderful families in our practice. I have recently moved to a new role in our lab. I love that I have the experience to help in multiple places wherever I am needed. Both of our doctors are so wonderful to work for and I love the positive environment in our office. I think orthodontics is such an amazing field because of the ability we have to boost the self-confidence of so many patients.

I am from Gahanna and currently live there with my husband, Kyle, and our three children! On the weekends, we enjoy visiting out-of-town friends and spending time with family.

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