Meet the team

Dr. Gregg Testerman President/Owner

Dr. Testerman’s career in dentistry began in 1976, after receiving his Doctorate of Dentistry from The Ohio State University, where he played basketball as an undergraduate. He then returned to his hometown of Lebanon and joined his father’s dental practice. He is very proud that his oldest son is now the 3rd generation dentist to practice at Testerman Dental.

Dr. Testerman also has extensive advanced training in several specialty fields of dentistry, including Implantology, Sleep Dentistry, Cosmetic Treatment, Complete Dentures and Full Mouth Reconstruction.

He and his wife Cherie have four sons and eight grandchildren. Outside of the dental world, his personal hobbies include golf, fishing, spending time with family and of course – cheering on the Buckeyes!

Cheryl Testerman Director

Cheryl attended Ohio State University, and her career in the dental field first began in 1985. She is proud to now be helping others start new, rewarding careers at Dental Assistant Pro!

Cheryl is originally from DuPont City in West Virginia, and she and her husband Gregg have four sons and eight grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys playing bridge, cooking, entertaining, and spending time with her family.

Tara Student Success Advisor

Hi, my name is Tara and I am the Student Success Advisor. I am here to help you from start to finish in our dental assistant program. I have been a dental assistant for over 13 years, and it absolutely changed my life. I am so excited to see where this takes you, and to watch you succeed!

When I am not working I am soaking up the sun rays, laying by the pool. I love to read, and cook and enjoy spending time with my husband and kids.

Abby Lebanon Head Dental Assistant Instructor

Abby has been involved with Dental Assistant Pro since she went through the class as a student herself in 2021. She has now been a Dental Assistant and an Instructor for over 4 years and enjoys helping students begin a career in dentistry. Being the Head Instructor at Dental Assistant Pro is a job that is deeply important to her and she is grateful to be involved with the school that led her to find a passion for all things Dental!

Abby has been working at Gates Family Dentistry since 2022, an office she absolutely loves and plays a key leadership role at. Abby enjoys educating her patients and assisting Dr. Gates and Dr. Capozza with all things restorative like crowns, fillings, and implants.

In her spare time Abby loves to bake, play volleyball, travel, and spend time with her husband Andrew and their 2 corgis – Butterscotch and Biscotti! Abby lives locally and is passionate about the Lebanon community.

Kayla Westerville Head Dental Assistant Instructor

Kayla’s hometown is Orrville, OH. She moved to Columbus in 2014. She received her education from Ohio Business College for Dental Assisting. She is a Certified Dental Assistant. Kayla attended The Ohio State University for her EFDA license and coronal polishing. She is assisting full time for a Prosthodontist office. Her favorite part of being an instructor is seeing the students succeed and love the dental field as much as she does! Kayla has a tattoo of a tooth!

“I wanted to either be a dental assistant or teacher, and now I feel like I get the best of both worlds.”

Outside of dentistry, Kayla enjoys hanging out with friends, playing volleyball, or getting her nails and lashes done. She enjoys trying new restaurants around Columbus. Kayla loves traveling. She has been to 10 different countries.

Angel Dental Assistant Instructor

Originally from Grove City, OH, Angel’s experience in dentistry covers eight years. After studying at Columbus State Community College and earning her Associates in dental lab technology/small business management, she actually attended Dental Assistant Pro herself! She loves getting to meet so many wonderful students through her job and seeing them succeed in the dental field.

Angel is happily married to her husband Payne, and they have two beautiful boys named Colby and Brody. They also have a dog named Miss Elizabeth. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, reading a good book, antiquing, watching baseball (Go Tribe!), and decorating. She’s often called an “old soul” because of her love for all things vintage and retro.

Aimee Dental Assistant Instructor

My career as a Dental Assistant began after graduating from Dental Assistant Pro in 2012. I have over 4 years experience working chairside assisting in Prosthodontics and General Dentistry. I love meeting new students and teaching them the skills & requirements needed to begin their own journey in the dental field.

My husband and I have 2 wonderful children, 1 dog, and 1 cat. I enjoy baking, reading, trying new restaurants, and spending quality time with my friends & family.