Our hygienists provide personalized gentle dental care. We want to keep your smile healthy! Learn more about our wonderful team, and then visit us to experience the best dental care in Toledo and Sylvania!
Renee is a Toledo native and was a dental assistant for over 35 years. She has been working with Dr. Schmakel since 1993 and is our Office Manager. She's the first smiling face you see when you walk in our door!
Renee and her husband, Paul, live in Sylvania. Renee loves summer time, iced tea, and in her free time likes to play with her dog Bob and spend time with her grandchildren, Sophia and Jackson.
Alyssa Received her Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene with certification in administering local anesthesia from Owens Community College in July of 2020. She joined us in May during our critical opening during COVID as a dental hygiene assistant!
Alyssa: "Dr. Larry and his team have been amazing to work with and I have learned so much from them. They are highly educated and caring toward their patients when it comes to oral health, overall health and well-being. I never have a bad day at the office because everyone is so willing to help one another."
"The patients at Sylvania Smile Design are some of the kindest I have ever met! They always tell me that they love coming to the dentist and they are always so positive when walking through the door. It truly makes my job fun!"
Bree received her Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene with certification in administering local anesthesia from Owens Community College in 2009. She has worked with Dr. Larry Schmakel since 2011!
When she's not brightening the world, one smile at a time, she loves to travel, shop, and spend time with her husband and three kids. Originally from the West Toledo area (go Start Spartans!), Bree now resides in Perrysburg, Ohio.
Brenda started in dentistry in 1984. She’s a Toledo native and wen to Case Western School of Dentistry for Expanded Function Dental Assisting. Her passion is cosmetic dentistry and enhancing lives by beautifying smiles! Brenda also loves helping educate patients on how to obtain a healthy mouth.
In her free time she enjoys traveling to Florida with her wonderful husband and 3 fur babies, as well as spending time with her two adult step children and two fabulous grandchildren.
Kate is a 2001 graduate of the dental assisting program at Penta Career Center and has been working the dental field ever since. She joined Dr. Schmakel’s team in 2015.
She grew up in Whitehouse, Ohio and now resides in Maumee with her beloved husband Paul and their two dogs.
In her free time she enjoys riding her bicycle, gardening, birding and walking her dogs at local metro parks.
Kay is a Toledo native and has been in the dental field for 31 years. She joined Dr. Schmakel’s office March 2015 as part of the front desk staff.
Kay lives in Perrysburg with her husband, Scott. They have 2 grown girls, Olivia & Emily. She loves spending time with the family, playing games, and taking walks with her two dogs, Ellie & Willow.
Terese joined Dr. Schmakel’s team in 2011, with years of customer service experience, as his financial coordinator.
She is married to Jeff and they have two adult children, Christi and Anthony. Born and raised in Toledo, she moved her family to five acres in the “country” where she enjoys restoring antique furniture and playing cards. As well as entertaining and spending time with her family and friends.
Sylvania Smile Design
419-841-9494
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4343 N Holland-Sylvania Rd.
Toledo, OH 43623
