Meet the Team
Solon Dental Excellence
Rae
Rae is our fantastic office manager. She started working in dental administration in 2018 and hasn’t looked back since. She found a love for both the clinical side of helping others achieve their optimal smile goal, as well as the administrative side of work with our fantastic patients! She loves helping and interacting with patients, and doing whatever she can to ensure you have a great experience. Our patients and staff enjoy her bubbly, positive personality and a radiant smile! When Rae isn’t at the office you most likely can find her at home doing a home project! She values quality time with her husband, daughter, and two goldendoodles!
Ozlem
Ozlem is one of our Registered Dental Hygienists. She attended Lakeland Community College. Ozlem is not just a dental hygienist; she is a healthcare professional who values building lasting relationships with patients. Through a combination of expertise, empathy, and a passion for promoting oral health. Ozlem strives to make a positive impact on the well-being of those she serves. Ozlem lives in Solon with her husband and beautiful twin daughters. Outside of the office, you can find Ozlem hiking at Metroparks, playing board games with her family, or baking with her daughters.
Lauren
Lauren is one of our Registered Dental Hygienists. She graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and then from Cuyahoga Community College with her Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene degree. She has eight years of experience in the dental industry, starting as a dental assistant in 2016. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, boyfriend, and dog. She looks forward to providing patients with a positive dental experience.
Danielle
Danielle is our financial and insurance coordinator. She is very passionate about getting to know and building relationships with our patients and educating them on the importance of oral hygiene. She helps our patients understand the financial and insurance aspects of their treatment and gives them information about their specific dental insurance. When Danielle isn’t at work, she is spending time with her beautiful daughter who is the highlight of her life. They enjoy kayaking and going to the park.
Cara
Cara joined our team in 2023 and we are so happy to have her! Although she is new to the dental field, she has 15 years of experience in administrative work, and loves what she does! Her attention to detail and calm demeanor have been welcomed by our front-end team! We are delighted to have her as an integral part of our team, keeping us organized with high morale at all times. Cara is married with two adorable daughters. She loves wine nights with her girlfriends and experiencing new things.
Haylie
Haylie has been at Solon Dental Excellence for several years now. Not only is she the doctor’s assistant but she also contributes her skills at the front desk. Haylie graduated from Polaris Career Center and completed their dental assisting program in 2021, and she is going to continue her education by enrolling in Case Western's EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) program. Beyond the office, she finds joy in spending time with her friends and family and being outdoors.
Alyssa
Alyssa is one of our Registered Dental Assistants. She graduated from Polaris Career Center. She is in the process of continuing her education by enrolling in Case Western's EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) program. Alyssa enjoys making people feel confident in their smiles! She loves working at Solon Dental Excellence because the staff members and Dr.Kalaf are amazing at what they do. It's like having a second family! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and going shopping!
Lexi
Lexi is one of our dental assistants. She is continuing her education at Tri-C to become a future dental hygienist. Outside of the dental office, you can find her reading, going out with friends, and spending time with family.
Rae
Rae is our fantastic office manager. She started working in dental administration in 2018 and hasn’t looked back since. She found a love for both the clinical side of helping others achieve their optimal smile goal, as well as the administrative side of work with our fantastic patients! She loves helping and interacting with patients, and doing whatever she can to ensure you have a great experience. Our patients and staff enjoy her bubbly, positive personality and a radiant smile! When Rae isn’t at the office you most likely can find her at home doing a home project! She values quality time with her husband, daughter, and two goldendoodles!
Ozlem
Ozlem is one of our Registered Dental Hygienists. She attended Lakeland Community College. Ozlem is not just a dental hygienist; she is a healthcare professional who values building lasting relationships with patients. Through a combination of expertise, empathy, and a passion for promoting oral health. Ozlem strives to make a positive impact on the well-being of those she serves. Ozlem lives in Solon with her husband and beautiful twin daughters. Outside of the office, you can find Ozlem hiking at Metroparks, playing board games with her family, or baking with her daughters.
Lauren
Lauren is one of our Registered Dental Hygienists. She graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and then from Cuyahoga Community College with her Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene degree. She has eight years of experience in the dental industry, starting as a dental assistant in 2016. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, boyfriend, and dog. She looks forward to providing patients with a positive dental experience.
Danielle
Danielle is our financial and insurance coordinator. She is very passionate about getting to know and building relationships with our patients and educating them on the importance of oral hygiene. She helps our patients understand the financial and insurance aspects of their treatment and gives them information about their specific dental insurance. When Danielle isn’t at work, she is spending time with her beautiful daughter who is the highlight of her life. They enjoy kayaking and going to the park.
Cara
Cara joined our team in 2023 and we are so happy to have her! Although she is new to the dental field, she has 15 years of experience in administrative work, and loves what she does! Her attention to detail and calm demeanor have been welcomed by our front-end team! We are delighted to have her as an integral part of our team, keeping us organized with high morale at all times. Cara is married with two adorable daughters. She loves wine nights with her girlfriends and experiencing new things.
Haylie
Haylie has been at Solon Dental Excellence for several years now. Not only is she the doctor’s assistant but she also contributes her skills at the front desk. Haylie graduated from Polaris Career Center and completed their dental assisting program in 2021, and she is going to continue her education by enrolling in Case Western's EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) program. Beyond the office, she finds joy in spending time with her friends and family and being outdoors.
Alyssa
Alyssa is one of our Registered Dental Assistants. She graduated from Polaris Career Center. She is in the process of continuing her education by enrolling in Case Western's EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) program. Alyssa enjoys making people feel confident in their smiles! She loves working at Solon Dental Excellence because the staff members and Dr.Kalaf are amazing at what they do. It's like having a second family! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and going shopping!
Lexi
Lexi is one of our dental assistants. She is continuing her education at Tri-C to become a future dental hygienist. Outside of the dental office, you can find her reading, going out with friends, and spending time with family.
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