Dental

Dr. Bazerbashi completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine at Boston University Henry M Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He chose to go into dentistry because an individual’s self-perception and social life can be greatly affected by their smile. By restoring a person’s oral health, dentistry allows him to help others improve their self-esteem and confidence. Through this profession he feels he can provide compassionate and empathetic care to those in need. Dr. Bazerbashi enjoys treating patients from all walks of life. His favorite thing about being a dentist is getting to know each individual and helping motivate them to achieve a health smile. 

A fun fact about Dr. Bazerbashi is he enjoys cooking all kinds of food. At times he will have an idea of what he wants to make and will wing it without a recipe to see if he can discover a new flavor combination. He also enjoys spending time outdoors with family. Dr. Bazerbashi joined the MVHC Team in May of 2023. 

Vada attended Hocking College where she received an Associate Degree of Science in Dental Hygiene. She knew at a young age she always wanted to be a dental hygienist. Before attending dental hygiene school, Vada worked as a dental assistant in private practice for three years. In her free time, she enjoys deer hunting and racing horses. She has been part of the MVHC team since March of 2021.

Sara earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from West Liberty University. She has several years of experience as a Dental Hygienist, including nine years at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base. Sara joined the MVHC Team in May of 2016.

Erin graduated from West Liberty College in 2006 with a degree in Dental Hygiene. She was previously employed with Muskingum County Health Department and has been with MVHC since 2010.

Kendra attended Columbus State University where she received her Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2011. She wanted to become a dental hygienist so she could help others and give back to the community. In her free time, Kendra enjoys spending time with her family and enjoying the outdoors. Kendra has been with MVHC since December of 2016.

Dr. McCormick completed his Bachelor of Arts in Zoology from Miami University of Ohio and his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University Of Louisville School Of Dentistry. He chose to go into healthcare as he loves connecting with people! Having the opportunity to positively impact people's health and quality of life is a privilege he does not take for granted. Dr. McCormick practiced general dentistry in Northwestern Ohio for five years before joining the MVHC Team in July of 2023. 

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A fun fact about Dr. McCormick is he has three siblings (two brothers and one sister) and grew up Carroll, Ohio. In his free time, he enjoys running and golfing during the summer and skiing in the winter. 

Carrie attended West Liberty University and earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. She chose to go into dental hygiene because she loves helping people improve their smiles and interacting with patients. She has been practicing dental hygiene for over 20 years. 

Carrie is married and has one son. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her family and friends, boating, and camping. She also enjoys hatching, raising, and tending to many breeds of chickens. Carrie has been part of the MVHC team since September of 2021. 

Nicci attended West Liberty University earning an Associate Degree of Science in Dental Hygiene as well as a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Before joining MVHC in 2011, she worked in private practice.

Katelyn received her Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene and Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from West Liberty University. Katelyn always enjoyed the dental field even at a young age. Her great aunt was her hygienist growing up and was the one who sparked her interest in the field. Katelyn enjoys the instant gratification after completing a patient’s cleaning knowing that she had a part in improving not only their oral health but also their overall health. In her free time, she enjoys bow hunting whitetail deer as well as spending time with her family, friends, and her yellow Labrador retriever. She previously worked at a dental office that specialized in pediatrics and special needs patients before joining the MVHC team in January of 2021.  

Michelle attended West Liberty University receiving an Associate Degree of Science in Dental Hygiene as well as a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Before joining MVHC in 2011, she worked in private practice. Michelle has been practicing for over 30 years.

Abby attended West Liberty State College, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2009. Abby has been with MVHC since 2009.

Wendy attended West Liberty State College where she earned her Associate of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. She has been practicing dental hygiene for over 35 years and has been with MVHC since 2017.

Dr. Mohammad obtained his Bachelors of Science in Biology at The Ohio State University and went on to complete his Doctor of Dental Surgery program at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. He has been practicing dentistry since 2018. Dr. Mohammad brings great experience with him through programs like the OHIO project, serving rural communities in Ohio, and Give Kids A Smile, providing dental care to pediatric patients.

Dr. Terry earned his Associate of Applied Science in Dental Assisting from Community College of the Air Force, his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Capital University, and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry. He chose to go into dentistry as it is a blend of science, art, and service. It allows him to do real good for real people in real time. Dr. Terry enjoys working with patients to come up with a treatment plan that allows them to achieve stable dental health. He especially enjoys helping patients overcome any fears they may have about going to the dentist.

A fun fact about Dr. Terry is he really enjoys learning about bush craft. Dr. Terry worked at MVHC from September of 2018 to August of 2021 before rejoining the team in July of 2024.