Staff with patient after appointment using Membership Savings Plan

Everything You Need To Know About Our Membership Savings Plan

Patient access and care are our single greatest priorities; our Membership Savings Plan helps keep your families smile healthy with greater access to routine and preventative care. Our team believes that it is important that we conduct a thorough, comprehensive examination to determine your dental care needs, now and well into the future. With the Membership Savings Plan, if a problem may arise, our team has a comprehensive and affordable plan to get the restorative care you need to get you back on track.

This is our specialty – comprehensive care. We hope you agree that comprehensive treatment not covered by insurance or other plans can become quite expensive. Our Membership Savings Plan offers your routine care at a fraction of the cost.

The Membership Savings Plan is a thorough, comprehensive plan designed to cover the majority of your dental needs. It includes all those services that are generally subject to large deductibles or excluded from traditional insurance plans. It gives you added protection as well!

Be good to your smile – enroll today!

Membership Savings Plan Breakdown

What services am I able to receive if I am 12yrs or older?

>> Comprehensive Exam for new patients-only
>> Periodic Exam: once per plan year for new patients OR twice per plan year for continuing patients
>> Full Series X-rays every five years
>> Bitewing X-R\rays every four years
>> Professional Cleaning twice per plan year
>> Fluoride twice per plan year
>> All other dental procedures, no limit during the plan year and a 20% discount on regular fees (Specifically excludes procedures not performed in our practice, i.e. referrals to specialists)
* New patients enjoy first-year savings of up to $136 PLUS 20% off all other in-office services PLUS $50 Renewal Bonus.

What services is my child able to receive if they are 6 yrs old to 11 yrs old?

>> Comprehensive Exam for new patients-only
>> Periodic Exam: once each per plan year for new patients OR twice per plan year for continuing patients
>> Full Series X-rays every five years
>> Bitewing X-rays every four years
>> Professional Cleaning twice per plan year
>> Fluoride twice per plan year
>> All other dental procedures, no limit during the plan year, and a 20% discount on regular fees. (Specifically excludes procedures not performed in our practice, i.e. referrals to specialists)
* New patients enjoy first-year savings of up to $130 PLUS 20% off all other in-office services PLUS $50 Renewal Bonus.

What services is my child able to receive if they are 5 yrs old and younger?

>> Comprehensive Exam for new patients-only
>> Periodical Exam: once each per plan year for new patients OR 2 times per plan year for continuing patients
>> Full Series X-rays for new patients then every five years
>> Bitewing X-rays every four years
>> Professional Cleaning twice per plan year
>> Flouride twice per plan year
>> All other dental procedures, no limit during the plan year, and a 20% discount on regular fees. (Specifically excludes procedures not performed in our practice, i.e. referrals to specialists)
* Patients age 2-5 enjoy all preventative care for FREE!

For more information on our Membership Savings Plan >>> myddsoffice.com/membership-savings-plan

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.