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Our Team

Our team consists of dedicated individuals who are kind, friendly and caring. Our staff is here to ensure a pleasant experience during your visit to our office.

Our team includes experienced and energetic people whose goal is to communicate with our patients to provide the best care possible.

Julie Helbert
Andere Doucet

Kirby Hornoff
Jennie Smith

Julie Helbert

Hi my name is Julie Helbert and I started working in a dental office when I was a junior in high school as a dental assistant, so I've been in the field for 18 years.

I chose to be in dentistry because I like helping people to look better and feel better about their appearance and health. I myself was always afraid of the dentist growing up, so I thought one of the ways to conquer my fear was to be educated about the field and to help others overcome the same fear that I got over.

Working at Solon Dental Excellence gives me the opportunity to work in a very high tech and updated office with the latest technology available for the patients. This office can provide the best dental care possible through an bright and educated staff.

In my free time, I enjoy snowboarding and spending time with my family. I also love to bake and cook for my family and friends."

Andere Doucet

I have been in the dental field for nine years. started out as a dental assistant, then I became a hygienist in 2003, I have been practicing for about 4 years.

I've always looked at a person's smile, that was the first thing I noticed when I first meet someone. I then decided I wanted to be involved some way to help restore people's smiles.

I liked working with people and helping in any possible to improve oral healthcare. I then decided I wanted to go back to school for dental hygiene. I liked the idea of educating the patients and working to improve their oral health care. It always made my day when someone would say "thank-you for your help," and leave with a smile on their face.

I like the idea that the office is up-to-date on the latest dental technology. I like that we can provide the best service possible for our patients, and knowing that we provide the best quality of care possible. Working here we like to educate our patients on the work that is being provided for them, that is something I feel is very important to me and for our patients.

I also like to work at a place where I know that I am confident in the dental work that is provided.

Hobbies:
Ballroom dance lessons!
Reading
Eventually learning how to play bass guitar. "

Kirby Hornoff

My name is Kirby Hornoff, 23, and I'm from Wadworth, OH. I'm a recent graduate of the West Liberty State College Dental Hygiene Program, and started working for Dr. Kalaf in September of 2006.

I enjoy traveling, reading, watching sports, and learning about different cultures.

Jennie Smith

I'm from Mentor, Ohio and is a graduate of Northeast Ohio Dental Assisting Academy. I enjoy working with people and teeth. I like making people feel good about their smile and themselves, also I work with the best people and patients. I help patients by helping keep them relaxed, comfortable, and making sure they understand what is happening.

I like working in Solon because it's a lot of fun. Solon is a very nice town, but it is far from where I live, but working here makes my drive worth while. I could work closer, but I couldn't work anywhere better.

In my spare time I like to spend time with my family, exercising, and reading.