Mary originally joined our practice in 1988 as a Registered Dental Hygienist. After relocating from Miami, she re-joined the practice in 2010 as our Treatment Coordinator. She is responsible for assisting patients with the sequencing of treatment, making financial arrangements and coordinating patients’ treatment.
Her background in Dental Hygiene enables her to communicate with patients and referring offices efficiently and compassionately. Over the years, she has developed a close relationship with the local dentists and their staff.
She also is a part-time clinical instructor at Florida Southwestern University Dental Hygiene Program.
Mary came to Fort Myers Beach in 1965. When away from the office, she enjoys cooking, gardening and spending time with her family.
Marie has been with Taschner Periodontics since 1989; she handles HR issues and business administration.
She is originally from Pittsburgh, PA where most of her family resides.
Marie loves to cook; baking is a particular interest of hers. She enjoys reading and gardening as well.
She is a mother of two and grandmother of two as well with another expected in the spring!
Kelly joined Taschner Periodontics in 1987 as a Licensed Practical Nurse and obtained her certification as a Dental Assistant shortly after.
Her responsibilities include assisting the doctors chairside and overseeing the ordering and purchasing of all surgical supplies for the practice.
Kelly plays a pivotal role in coordinating periodontal and implant therapy for our patients. Her 29 years in our practice shows her dedication and commitment to patient care.
Kelly, originally from Clearwater, FL, has two children and one grandson. She enjoys exercising, cooking and the outdoors.
Jane has been a Dental Assistant with Taschner Periodontics since 1994. She has a total of 35 years of dental experience, 22 of which are in the field of periodontal and implant surgery.
Her extensive background in dentistry began in Boston where she worked as a surgical assistant at New England Medical Center. Jane strives to make patients feel comfortable and at ease with her kind and heartfelt personality.
Jane was born in Massachusetts, raised in Peabody, MA, and has lived in Fort Myers since 1992. Jane is the proud mother of two sons, enjoys outdoor activities and time with family.
Growing up in Naples, Michee is a long-time Florida resident. She completed her education at Lorenzo Walker Technical College, where she earned her EFDA. Michee finds joy in helping others and works as a Home Health Aid on the weekends. In her spare time, she enjoys; hanging out with friends and family, being outdoors, and working out!
Jessica joined Taschner Periodontics in 2020 as a dental hygienist. She is a graduate of the University of Florida and Palm Beach State College and has been a dental hygienist since 1996.
Jessica’s dental experience began in her father’s dental office where she worked as a dental assistant during high school and college. Jessica enjoys practice in periodontics and feels this area of dentistry has seen exciting advances in treatment options with laser therapy for bone regeneration and grafting to restore gum and bone. The concept that all dental treatment is preventive and that we can keep our teeth a lifetime is Jessica’s practice philosophy.
Along with her passion for dentistry, Jessica loves ballroom dance, enjoys landscaping, and fitness. She is active in support of Cypress Lake High School Athletics.
She lives in Fort Myers with her husband David and their two dogs and dozens of bonsai trees.
Kristen moved to Cape Coral from St. Louis, MO. in 2020. Before joining the Taschner Periodontics team, Kristen worked in pediatric dental offices. Kristen is enjoying her life in Florida with her husband and two cats. Kristen enjoys days at the beach, cooking, decorating, watching the St. Louis, Cardinals, and the St. Louis Blues.
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