Our Commitment to You….
Nearly half of our patients are referred by other enthusiastic patients and their parents. We intend to treat you so well that you too will feel comfortable in recommending us to your friends and family.
As part of our practice, you’ll be in good company. We’re proud of the number of area dentists, physicians and their families who are among our patients. Our patients and parents are the most important part of our practice.
Our goal is to provide you with the best orthodontic experience possible. It is a privilege to work with you and your family, and we will give you our very best.
Our Team
We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. We have a unique team approach to treatment in that a patient is assigned to a specific team of orthodontic assistants, called Patient Managers, for the duration of treatment. Each member of our treatment team is a certified assistant, and our office staff has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.
Jamie – Treatment coordinator
Jamie is an expert in tying up those loose ends and making the patients and their families know they are special to us. As a treatment coordinator she is responsible for answering all those questions our new patients have, and is a great comfort to the kids that might feel a little apprehensive.
Jamie is a hometown girl where she attended school down the street at Sharpsville High. She and her husband now live in Hermitage with their adorable maltese. Jamie loves getting to know the children that come into our office and her friendliness shows it. Her hobbies are reading and spending time with her family.
Lisa – Treatment Coordinator
Lisa has been with our practice three years but brings with her 5 years experience from a general dental office. As a graduate from Hubbard High School in Ohio and a former student at Youngstown State University, Lisa has chosen to remain rooted in her hometown with her husband of 12 years and their two children. Lisa loves her new job as treatment coordinator because she loves meeting new people and helping them achieve a smile that they have always dreamed of.
In her spare time she enjoys boating, reading and watching her kids at sporting and dance events.
Wendy – Treatment Coordinator
Wendy has worked in orthodontics since 1992. She attended Hubbard High School and Youngstown State University. She currently resides in Transfer with her husband and daughter.
“I enjoy the privilege of meeting families in our community and assisting them in initiating orthodontic treatment. It is a real pleasure to introduce them to our Doctor and staff, and the services we provide. I especially enjoy the reactions of our patients and their anticipation and excitement to begin orthodontic treatment.”
Wendy has been working with children and their families for many years, not only in orthodontics, but in other areas as well. She is a recreational and competitive gymnastic coach, a cheerleading instructor, a state and national gymnastic tester, and an instructor for numerous clinics and camps.
Karen – Scheduling Coordinator
Karen is originally from Binghamton, New York where she attended Union Endicott High School and Broome Community College. She currently lives in Sharon and has worked in orthodontics since 2003 after working many years as a medical transcriptionist.
Karen’s outgoing personality has been a real asset to our office. “I love meeting our patients and their families, and the interaction with so many people. At the end of treatment, I present the families with a before and after picture and I love seeing the changes we have been able to make.”
Karen’s hobbies include cross-stitching, sewing and crafts. She is the mother of one daughter, two stepsons, one stepdaughter and the grandmother of five gorgeous grandchildren.
Patty – Financial Coordinator
Patty has been working in orthodontics since 2002. She has worked chair side and in records/lab prior to moving into her current position as Financial Coordinator. Patty lives in Lackawannock Township and attended Kennedy High School.
“All of the people in Dr. G’s office work together to make many good things happen. I love hearing the patients and parents describe their pleasure with what is happening with their treatment.”
Patty is married and has two grown daughters and a dog named Scout. She enjoys the ocean and being creative.
Lynda – Office Coordinator
Lynda has worked in orthodontics since 1999 after working for 14 years in the medical field. She was raised in Mt. Jackson and attended Mohawk High School and Slippery Rock University. After living in South Dakota, Ohio and Central Pennsylvania, she now calls Mt. Jackson home again.
“The thing I like best about working in Dr. G’s office is that it is a place that you can be very proud to work. We have the best Doctor and staff, and state-of-the-art equipment. Orthodontics is a great field to work in because it allows us to have a wonderful impact on someone’s life while having a lot of fun.”
Lynda is married and has a teenage son. She enjoys spending time with her family; scrapbooking and watching her son compete at swimming.
Eileen – Patient Manager
Eileen attended high school in Cleveland, Ohio and now lives in Brookfield with her husband. She has two daughters, four stepchildren, three grandchildren and four step-grandchildren, not to mention a dog named Bear. Eileen has worked in orthodontics since 2000.
“We have the greatest patients at Dr. G’s office. It is so nice to get to know them over the time they are in treatment. On the day they get their braces off, we sing a “deband song” for them and we love to share in their excitement when they see their smile for the first time.”
Eileen likes to exercise, craft and spend time with her family.
Dana - Patient Manager
Dana has worked in orthodontics since the spring of 2006. She attended Mercer High School and currently lives in Hermitage with her husband, two young daughters and their dog.
“I love making a difference for our patients. They leave our office with such confidence in their smile that wasn’t there when we began.”
Dana loves chocolate and playing softball. She considers herself a very shy person.
Vicki – Patient Manager
Vicki was born in Washington, PA and raised in West Middlesex. She currently resides in Sharon with her husband, two daughters and their dog. Vicki has worked in orthodontics since 2002 after working over 10 years as a dental assistant.
“Our patients really become more our friends and it’s so very fulfilling to be part of helping them reach their goals. I am proud to work for such a conscientious Doctor and staff. We work as a team and have a lot of fun.”
Vicki loves to sing and is very active in her church. She is also a soccer coach.
Christine – Marketing/Education
Christine comes to our staff from the Linesville area. She attended Conneaut Valley High School and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. She lives on a farm with her husband and they have six children.
Christine has 25 years of experience working previously as a chair side assistant and most recently as a treatment coordinator. Christine earned her certification 20 years ago and is currently our marketing and education director. She enjoys working with kids in the school and community programs. “I love my job at Dr. G’s – the staff is fantastic and I enjoy tending to the needs of our referring doctors.” She believes it’s important to always stay on top of new orthodontic practices because the field is forever changing with new technical advances and Dr. Gulland is definitely keeping his staff up to date in that arena.
In her spare time Christine enjoys reading and keeps busy with her church and community activities.
Colleene - Records/Chairside Assistant
Colleene has worked for Dr Gulland for 3 years and likes that every patient is unique and she is still learning something new every day. Colleene loves working with the staff and sees how real team work pays off.
Colleene is a native of Greenville where she was raised and attended high school. She now lives in the Reynolds area with her husband and their 3 daughters.
In her spare time Colleene likes playing the Wii with her family and enjoys nascar and watching football, especially the Steelers.
Kim Newton
Kim is a great asset to our staff where she manages to quickly grasp every task placed before her. As a chairside assistant she is loved by the kids and in the lab she is a perfectionist. With a positive attitude, Kim effortlessly puts our patients at ease. As a resident of the Shenango Valley area, Kim is always ready for some sort of adventure and you just never know what fun things she up to next.