About
Dentist in Akron, OH
Dr. John Kurzawa
Dentist
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Dr. Kurzawa attended Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he graduated first in his class in 2014. Upon graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps for five years, practicing all specialties of dentistry for our active duty Navy and Marine Corps service members. He enjoys staying active by working out, playing golf, and spending time outdoors with his family.
Dr. Charles Krumm
Dentist
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Dr. Charles “Tripp” Krumm went to The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in Columbus, Ohio, where he graduated in 2024 with honors as a Magna Cum Laude. After dental school, he moved up to Cleveland, where he attended Summa Health System’s GPR Akron program. Dr. Krumm spent one year receiving comprehensive, advanced clinical training under the supervision of multiple general dentists (including Dr. Kurzawa) and specialists, including oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry. Dr. Krumm and his fiancée, Lana, met while in dental school and enjoy exploring new parks and trying new restaurants in their free time.
Tiffany Kirkbride
Office Manager
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Tiffany joined our team as an administrative assistant in 2018. Following in 2019 as Office Manager. Tiffany has 22 years of experience in the Dental field. Tiffany enjoys the outdoors and spending time with family and friends and her two children, Savanah and James.
Laura Brown
Dental Asisstant
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Laura joined the practice in 2017 and has over 10 years of assisting experience. She attended Central-Hower High School, where she received her Dental Assisting degree, and is a graduate of The University of Akron. Laura loves assisting her patients and raising her two children.
Shannel Lee
Dental Assistant
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My name is Shannel Lee, and I started my journey as a dental assistant in 2011 when I graduated from Akron Institute. I am now planning on returning to school to further my education in the dental field to become an EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant). Making and seeing people happy is a joy I love. I have three beautiful children and an awesome dog. In my spare time, I love doing fun and adventurous things with my family and close friends. I also love reading books.