Meet The Staff
Lisa
Lisa has been a dedicated pediatric dental assistant since 2010, bringing a wealth of experience and a compassionate approach to every patient. Her extensive background in working with children has helped her develop exceptional skills in creating a calm and comfortable environment for children and their families. Her role allows her to combine her love for children with her commitment to the dental field, helping families build happy, healthy smiles.
Outside of her professional life, Lisa is happily married to her husband Matt and a devoted boy mom to their son Benson, as well as a caring pet owner to their two energetic dogs, Nitro and Kilo. Together they make time to enjoy the great outdoors, spending time with family and friends and embracing the joys of life. Her commitment to both her career and her family defines her balanced approach to life, where caring for others is at the heart of everything she does.
Robin
Robin has been in dentistry for 36 years, both in general and pediatric offices. She went back to school and became STNA certified during the Covid shutdown and did home healthcare for a few years, but is now back in our office:)
Robin absolutely loves the dental field and helping making smiles bright. Her responsibilities are mainly in the front office as a receptionist and appointment coordinator, but she also helps with assisting dental procedures as needed. She definitely prefers pediatric dentistry because of the the stories kids tell and their amazing smiles. She likes to follow kids as they grow throughout their time in our office and now enjoys seeing several as new parents who bring their children to our practice!
Robin is a resident of Howland and has been married to her loving husband Perry for 35 years. Her two handsome sons, Joe and Anthony, graduated from Howland schools as well.
Robin is an animal lover and has four fur babies at home; her cats Moka and Wheatland, plus her three chihuahuas Ricco, Chica, and Paco. Her hobbies include spending time with family, traveling to Florida for sandy beach vacations and camping in Sullivan, Ohio.
Elana
Ally
Alexandrea is an experienced pediatric dental assistant with a diverse background in general dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and endodontics. With a passion for helping children and a strong foundation in various dental specialties. She is committed to providing high-quality care and making patients of all ages feel at ease. She is driven by the joy of supporting children and families, ensuring each interaction leaves a lasting, positive impression and happy healthy smiles.
Outside of her professional life, Alexandrea enjoys spending quality time with her family and close friends, including her twin sister, Hannah. She has a love for farming and animals, which she shares with her boyfriend, Elijah, and finds joy in all outdoor activities where she can relax and reconnect with nature.
Her well-rounded experience and dedication to both her professional and personal life make her a reliable and compassionate presence in both the dental community and the world.
Suzi
Suzi’s dental journey began over 30 years ago, and she has been part of Dr. Commarato’s pediatric dental team for over 31 years as a dental assistant! She feels proud to work with a team that helps brighten so many smiles, as we serve together to make sure each child and their family have a great visit! She is happy to fill in for vacations and in needed to keep the schedule running smoothly! Suzi loves helping people, especially children; teaching them about dental hygiene and watching them grow through the years and learn the importance of dental health! Suzi is inspired by working with kids and feels she learns something from them each day…teaching her always to be a kid at heart! She strives daily to help kids feel comfortable and to laugh with them, sharing the belief “you can have fun at the dentist!!!”
Suzi enjoys the great outdoors, sunshine, summer and beach vacations! Mostly she is blessed sharing time with her family and friends at home and at church, and growing through life with her husband, Joe!