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Family Dentist in Shawnee, Ohio: Meet Shawnee Family Dental

For families on the Shawnee side of the Lima area, a trusted dentist shouldn’t mean a long drive across town. Shawnee Family Dental brings the same dental excellence and compassionate care found across our network right into the neighborhood, so quality care stays close to home.

Neighbors Taking Care of Neighbors

Shawnee Family Dental is built on a simple belief: you deserve to be treated like family, not a file number. Our team gets to know you and your history, so care feels personal — because it is.

What Shawnee-Area Families Can Expect

  • Proactive, preventive care focused on keeping your teeth healthy for life, not just fixing problems after they happen.
  • Free preventive dental care for children under 5, removing cost as a barrier to early, healthy dental habits.
  • A Membership Savings Plan for patients without dental insurance who want clear, affordable pricing.
  • Flexible, accommodating scheduling that works with busy family and work schedules.
  • A judgment-free environment, whether you’re overdue for a cleaning or just need routine care.

 

Serving Shawnee and the Surrounding Area

Shawnee Family Dental is a convenient choice for patients throughout:

  • Shawnee Township, Ohio
  • West Lima and surrounding neighborhoods
  • Nearby Allen County communities

Address: 409 E Kiracofe Ave, Elida, OH 45807

Phone: (419) 331-0031

Hours:

Monday         8AM – 5PM

Tuesday        8:30AM – 2:30PM

Wednesday  11AM – 5PM

Thursday      8:30AM – 2:30PM

Friday            8:30AM – 2:30PM

Saturday       Closed

Sunday          Closed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shawnee Family Dental located? Shawnee Family Dental is located in Shawnee Township, serving patients on the west side of the Lima area. (Insert exact address and a Google Maps embed here.)

Is Shawnee Family Dental accepting new patients? Yes — new patients are always welcome, including those interested in the Membership Savings Plan as an alternative to traditional insurance.

Do you provide care for young children? Yes. Preventive care is free for children under 5, helping build healthy dental habits from an early age.

What if I don’t have dental insurance? Ask about our Membership Savings Plan, designed to make dental care affordable and predictable without traditional coverage.

Book Your Visit in Shawnee

If you’ve been searching for a dentist near Shawnee Township or west Lima, Shawnee Family Dental is ready to welcome you and your family. Book an Appointment Here: https://myddsoffice.com/shawnee/

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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.