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Family Dentist in Elida, Ohio: Meet Northwest Dental Center

If you live in Elida, or just off Route 30 on the west side of Lima,  you don’t need to drive across town for a dentist you can trust. Northwest Dental Center is right here in Elida, built around the same idea every good neighbor has: take care of people the way you’d want your own family taken care of.

Local, Not Corporate

Northwest Dental Center isn’t a franchise passing through Elida, it’s part of a small network of Ohio dental offices that believes in staying close to the communities it serves. That means a team that recognizes your face at the grocery store, remembers your kids’ names, and treats you like a neighbor, not an appointment slot.

What Elida Families Can Expect

  • Preventive-first care. We’d rather catch a small issue early than treat a big one later,  regular checkups and cleanings are the foundation of everything we do.
  • Free preventive dental care for children under 5. Getting your youngest kids comfortable with the dentist early, at no cost, sets them up for a lifetime of healthy habits.
  • A Membership Savings Plan for patients without dental insurance, so cost is never a reason to put off care.
  • Flexible scheduling that works around Elida’s busy families, not the other way around.
  • No judgment for time away. Whether it’s been six months or six years since your last cleaning, our team’s focus is getting you back on track.

Serving Elida and the Surrounding Area

Northwest Dental Center is a natural fit for patients throughout:

  • Elida, Ohio
  • West and northwest Lima
  • Bath Township
  • Surrounding Allen County communities

Address: 2765 Ft Amanda Rd Ste 200, Lima, OH 45805

Phone: (419) 222-4342

Hours:

Monday         8AM – 2PM

Tuesday        1PM – 7PM

Wednesday  11AM – 5PM

Thursday      8AM – 2PM

Friday            8AM – 2PM

Saturday       Closed

Sunday          Closed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Northwest Dental Center located? Northwest Dental Center is located in Elida, Ohio, convenient to Lima and the surrounding Allen 

County area. (Insert exact address and a Google Maps embed here.)

Is Northwest Dental Center accepting new patients? Yes — new patients are always welcome, including families exploring the Membership Savings Plan as an alternative to traditional dental insurance.

Do you see young children? Absolutely. Preventive dental visits are free for children under 5, and we make it a priority to help kids feel comfortable from their very first appointment.

What if I don’t have dental insurance? Ask us about our Membership Savings Plan — it’s designed specifically for patients who want predictable, affordable pricing without traditional insurance.

Book Your Visit in Elida

If you’ve been searching for a dentist near Elida or west Lima, Northwest Dental Center is ready to welcome you. Book an Appointment Here: https://myddsoffice.com/elida/ 

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Dr. Laura Lan

Dr. Laura will be in our office over the next couple of months. Dr. Laura Lan grew up in Los Angeles, California. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Davis. Dr. Laura made her way out to the Midwest to attend The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

In her free time, Dr. Laura enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, and practicing yoga.

FUN FACT… Laura was a classmate of Dr. Rachel’s at Ohio State, and while Fara is a year ahead of Laura and Rachel, she is a close friend of Fara’s from dental school.

Steve M. Jones, D.D.S.

Senior Dentist Emeritus

Dr. Steven M. Jones is a graduate of Shawnee High School. He attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where he received his B.A. in Microbiology in 1986. Four years later he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree (D.D.S.) from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Dr. Jones entered private practice in 1990 in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Jones also practiced in one of the first after hours dental emergency clinics in the country. After several years of private practice, he returned to his hometown of Lima, Ohio. Dr. Jones served as a clinical instructor at the Lima Technical College Dental Hygiene School and began planning a new general practice in the Lima area. In 2002 Dr. Jones opened the newly constructed Northwest Dental Center. Dr. Jones is a member of the Ohio Dental Association, American Dental Association, Northwestern Ohio Dental Society & Academy of Contemporary Dentistry in Columbus Ohio.

Dr. Rachel Salen, D.D.S.

Dr. Rachel Salen grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania until her family moved to Quincy, Illinois where she graduated from Quincy Notre Dame high school.

She then crossed the Mississippi River to study at Saint Louis University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Bachelor of Arts in Classical Humanities. Her family then moved to her father’s hometown of Warren, Ohio, leading her to choose The Ohio State University College of Dentistry for her post-graduate education where she would go on to earn her Doctorate of Dental Surgery.

Dr. Salen is very excited to begin her career serving the great people of West Central Ohio.

Dr. Salen will make a great addition to our patient-centered team by providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages, including operative, prosthodontic, endodontic, and surgical treatments.

In addition to delivering great dental care, Rachel enjoys taking too many pictures of her cat, traveling across the Midwest and Northeast to visit her family and friends, and reading a good book!

Fara Hurt, D.D.S.

Dr. Fara Hurt grew up in Lima, Ohio. She is a graduate of Elida High school.

Dr. Hurt earned a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Fara worked for several years in the Columbus area, helping patients with their oral health needs and supporting patients with their periodontal care.

As a dentist, Dr. Hurt will make a great addition to our patient-centered team by providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages, including operative, prosthodontic and endodontic treatments In addition to delivering great care, Fara enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys hiking, traveling, and attending football games.

Mary Wiechart, D.M.D

Dr. Mary Wiechart is a Lima native. She is a graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School. Dr. Wiechart earned a Bachelor of Science in Nature Sciences from Xavier University. She earned a Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry.

Her practice includes operative, prosthodontic, endodontic and surgical treatments. In addition to delivering great care, Mary enjoys spending time with family, friends and her dog, Bella. She also enjoys baking, golfing, traveling and listening to music.

Jill A. Miller, D.D.S

Senior Dentist

Dr. Jill A Miller is an Elida native and Elida High School graduate.

She is a graduate of Ohio Northern University and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The Ohio State University in 2009.

Dr. Miller provides comprehensive care to patients of all ages and strives to make patients feel comfortable. Her goal is to make going to the dentist a pleasant experience for children and adults.

Dr. Miller has served as externship site host for Ohio Northern University and has partnered with the University of Northwestern Ohio to provide emergency dental care to student athletes.

Dr. Miller is a member of the Ohio Dental Association, American Dental Association, Northwestern Ohio Dental Society, and the Ohio State University Dental alumni society.

In her spare time, Dr. Miller volunteers in the children ministry at her church, enjoys running and spending time with her husband, Zac, and their 3 children.