Following graduation from dental school, Dr. Pace served a two year residency in pediatric dentistry at Cincinnati's Children's Hospital Medical Center (one of the top children's hospitals in the United States).  It was here that he received his specialty training to care for the oral health and dental and facial development of infants, children and adolescents, and special needs patients.  This training also included a strong emphasis on interceptive and comprehensive orthodontic treatment.

On July 14, 1975, he opened his pediatric dental practice in Bowling Green, Ohio just two blocks away from our current location.  Dr. "Paste", as many of his young patients call him, is particularly proud to have helped so many of his patients grow up with healthy, happy smiles and is now having the opportunity to do the same for many of their children.

Dr. Pace is a member of...

• The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

• The American Dental Association

• The Ohio Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (Past President)

• The Ohio Dental Association

• The Toledo Dental Society

• The American Association for Functional Orthodontics

He is also on the Board of Directors for The Children's Resource Center where he served as Treasurer for several years. Dr. Pace also is  a Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of Toledo Medical Center, where he serves as a part time clinical instructor in the pediatric dental residency program. He is also on staff at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center and Wood County Hospital.

Dr. Pace has a daughter, Jamie, son Nicholas, stepson Johnny and stepdaughter Jessica. He and his wife, LaDeana, also have two golden retrievers. 

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Our Team

Staff Profiles

Karen...
Hi, my name is Karen.  I have been working for Dr. Pace since March 2005. I'm the person you will usually talk to when you call to schedule an appointment and the first one to greet you when you arrive. I really enjoy greeting and seeing our patients and their parents. Cheering up the little ones with balloons and seeing their bright smiling faces always makes my day.

My husband and I have three adult children, a dog and two cats. I enjoy spending time with my family, shopping with my daughter and traveling with my husband.

LaDeana...
Hi, my name is LaDeana and I began working at the office as a dental assistant in January of 1990.  I really enjoy working and visiting with the children every day.  I started out as a chair side dental assistant but now you will see me working at the front desk greeting patients and helping with their scheduling. I am also licensed in dental radiology.

I have two children, two step children and two golden retrievers.  I enjoy cooking and gardening in my spare time.

Jaime...
Hi, my name is Jaime.  I began working at the office in the spring of 2001.  For the next three years I worked on a part time basis, mostly helping with entering data into our computer system.  Just before moving into our new state-of-the-art office, I began working full time.  I really enjoy the many facets of my job.  My main responsibility is still entering data into the computer system but you will also see me greeting you at the reception desk.

The best part of my job is working with and talking with all the kids.  They really make the job a lot of fun. Beginning September 2007, I will be working part time again and will be attending Owens Community College, where I will be pursuing an associate degree in Dental Hygiene.

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Amy...
My name is Amy and I started in the dental profession in August of 2000.  I attended Penta Career Center during my junior and senior years of high school.  In May 2002, I became a C.O.D.A. (Certified Ohio Dental Assistant) and also received my dental radiology license.  I graduated from Penta Career Center and Elmwood High School in May 2002.  I began working in Dr. Pace's office in March of 2002.

The staff and I work hard to ensure every child's visit to our office is as much fun and pleasant as possible.  We all strive for perfection in everything we do everyday.  We all truly enjoy working with the children.

I find my job here at the office to be very enjoyable and rewarding.  I love each and every one of the children and enjoy working with our wonderful staff.  In my free time I enjoy camping, fishing and being outdoors.  Most of all I love spending time with my family and friends.  I have a spoiled little puppy, Chloe.

Kim...
My name is Kim and I am one of Dr. Pace's chairside dental assistants. I graduated from Toledo Dental Academy in September 2005 and received my dental radiographers license in October of 2005. I started working at Dr. Pace's office in April 2007. The staff and I all try to make every child's experience as pleasant as possible, using kindness and a touch of humor. I really enjoy working with the children and visiting with them at each appointment.

In my spare time I enjoy playing outside with my two dogs, Miley and Zoey as well as gardening.

Ashley...
My name is Ashley. I am a dental assistant and received my schooling at the Toledo Dental Academy. I began working at the office in October 2007 after doing an internship here. I help out at chairside and also with sterilizing the equipment and set up of the instrument trays. The best part of my job is interacting with the kids.

In my spare time I enjoy camping, hunting and going to Oakshade Raceway. I also like spending time with family and friends.

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Dawn...
Hi, my name is Dawn.  I am a registered dental hygienist and have worked at Dr. Pace's office since 1979. I enjoy working with the children and I think our staff strives to provide them with the best care possible.  I am particularly excited about our new office and all of the new state of the art equipment.

My husband, Bruce, and I have been married since 1984 and we have three daughters. They are all involved in sports which keeps us very busy traveling to all of their events.

Krista...
Hi, my name is Krista.  I am a registered dental hygienist. I received my associate degree in dental hygiene from Owens Community College in 1988. I began working for Dr. Pace in 2006. I really enjoy working with children and find it a nice change of pace from general dentistry. We are very busy trying to provide the best care possible for our patients and the entire staff works as a team to keep things running smoothly.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my
 husband Tim and our two little dogs, Louie and Frankie.

Nancy...
My name is Nancy and I am an R.D.H. (registered dental hygienist) and E.F.D.A.  I received my dental hygiene training at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated in 1977.  I received my E.F.D.A. certificate from Ohio State University in 1980.  I have been working for Dr. Pace since December 1998.  Working with children has been very rewarding for me.  It has taught me that kids are a lot smarter than we adults give them credit for.  Also, they are very inquisitive and often times say the darndest things and that makes my job very interesting and fun.

Gloria...
My name is Gloria and my career in the dental filed includes 6 years as a dental assistant before completing my dental hygiene and E.F.D.A. education at Owens Community College in 2005. Working in Dr. Pace's pediatric office has been very rewarding and fulfilling. I feel it's very important when working with children to establish trust and provide comfortable, quality care. I started working for Dr. Pace in December 2006 and he and the rest of the staff and the patients quickly made me feel right at home. When I first saw the office I was immediately impressed with all the state of the art equipment.

My husband Mike and I were married in 1997. We enjoy movies, traveling and having cook-outs with our family and friends. I enjoy establishing strong relationships with our patients and their parents and look forward to meeting new friends at the office.

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