MEET THE TEAM
Rachelle
Rachelle grew up locally, graduating from Lakeview High School along with her older sister. In High School, she played volleyball, basketball and softball. After high school she continued with sports at the collegiate level playing for Youngstown State University. Her continued love for volleyball was inspired by her dad and all his years coaching her along with others. She played 3 years of volleyball at Youngstown State University during which time she discovered dental hygiene. At first, she wasn’t sure that this was the career path she wanted to take. She thought being a pharmacist was her dream, but quickly found out that wasn’t for her. Her mother played an instrumental part in moving towards Dental Hygiene. Rachelle graduated with her Bachelor’s of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2019, and started working for Dr. Benton as soon as she graduated. Currently, Rachelle holds the position as Hygiene Team Leader. She is responsible for navigating the schedule, patient comfort, team events, etc. In 2022, she married her husband, Elias. They have a dog named Kimber which makes visits on occasion to team events. In her free time, she enjoys walking her dog, traveling and riding side by sides with her husband.
Kasey
Kasey decided to go into the dental field in order to help people in a more individualized way than the hospital setting. Being a hygienist allows her to interact with my patients and get to know them on a personal level. She graduated from Youngstown State University in 2020 with a Bachelor’s of Science. She then began to work for Dr. Benton. Being in this field has inspired her to further her education by graduating with a Masters in Health and Human Services in 2022. Her role as a hygienist is to provide education to her patients to help them meet their immediate and long-term health goals. Kasey enjoys working at Dr. Benton’s office because it feels like a family. Everyone plays a key role in providing that exceptional patient experience. The team dynamic allows for personalized care for each patient, and an overall great experience in the office! In 2021, she married her husband, Sean. When not working on teeth, she enjoys spending time with her husband traveling, painting, exercise, her pets, and The Canfield Fair.
Marissa
Marissa graduated from a Trumbull Career and Technical Center studying Dental Assisting in 2020 and started working with Dr. Benton right after graduation. She has explored all office roles and embraced new learning experiences around every corner available. Currently, she holds the position as Office Coordinator. She played an instrumental role in moving the office from the Cortland location to the current location near the Eastwood Mall. Marissa steps out of her comfort zone to continue to build her education in the field to better herself, her patients, and the team. Early on in school, Marissa knew she wanted to be an asset to the medical field in some way shape or form as her family plays a role in the field as well. She is inspired with the level of individualized care she is able to provide patients while building relationships with her team. Family is the most important dynamic in her life. In Marissa’s free time, she enjoys the company of her family, friends and loved ones while trying new and exciting experiences no matter how small. She has also volunteered in developing youth programs such as assisting in 4-H to helping coach youth soccer with Dr. Benton.