Our Staff
The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.
Doctor
Staff
Cheryl Schroeder
Sherri Triplett
Becky Dilley
Melissa Costick
Barbara Wise
Debbie Mangan
Kathy McCliment
Beth Kearns
Doctor
Andrew Gast, D.D.S.
Dr. Gast was born in Chicago, IL on Sept. 10th, 1964. After moving to Columbus, Ohio, in 1976, he graduated from St. Charles Preparatory High School in 1982. He received his BA in zoology in 1986 from Miami University of Ohio followed by his D.D.S. degree from Ohio State University in 1991.
Following two years of private practice in the Columbus area, he moved to Mansfield in 1993 and has been practicing here ever since.
He is a Fellow of the L.D. Panky Institute in Key Biscane, FL, a member of the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, and the Mansfield Dental Society.
Staff
Cheryl Schroeder CDA / EFDA
Cheryl has been a dental assistant since 1977. This is the only office where she has been employed and in 1987 she became an Expanded Functional Dental Auxiliary. She really enjoys using her artistic ability to improve and create people's smiles.
Sherri Triplett CDA / EFDA
Sherri has been a dental assistant since 1986. In 1988 she began working with Dr. Gast. She became an Expanded Functional Dental Auxiliary in 2002. Sherri loves working with patients and helping them have a beautiful smile.
Becky Dilley CDA / EFDA
Becky has been a dental assistant since 1996. In 2000 she began working with Dr. Gast. She became and Expanded Functional Dental Auxiliary in 2002. Becky really enjoys working with the doctors and helping patients love their smile.
Melissa Costick CDA
Melissa has been a dental assistant since 1999. In 2002 she began working with Dr. Gast. She loves her job because she enjoys working with patients and providing the best quality dental care for them.
Barbara Wise FDP
Barbara has worked for Dr. Gast since 2003. She works at the front desk making Hygiene appointments. The best part of her job is getting to know our patients and working in a fun, loving office. Barbara will try to make paying your bill a delightful experience and you may be asked to answer our weekly poll question.
Debbie Mangan FDP
Debbie has worked at Dr. Gast's office periodically since 1987. She works at the front desk making appointments and financial arrangements. Debbie says getting to know the patients is her favorite part; and working with such a wonderful boss and co-workers has made it just like a family.
Kathy McCliment RDH
Kathy is a 1988 graduate of Youngstown State University. In 1991 she began working with Dr. Gast. Kathy's greatest joy comes from seeing patients excited about their dental health and the endless possibilities of a beautiful smile.
Beth Kearns RDH
Beth has been a Dental Hygienist in our practice since 1986. WOW! (and I still love my job.) She is a graduate of the Ohio State University in 1986 with a double major Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene and Health Education. Beth thoroughly enjoys working with our patients helping them improve and maintain their oral health. It has been a great journey.