Meet Our Dental Assistants

Kira, Dental Assistant

Kira is a high school student at Delaware Military Academy, and she really enjoys working at Wahl Family Dentistry, especially because her dad Dr Mike is so smart, funny, and handsome. She describes her family as “weird but in the good way.” Kira enjoys hanging out with her friends, playing volleyball, and watching the Flyers. Even though she is left-handed, she can’t snap with her left hand.

Leah, Dental Assistant

Middle school student Leah Wahl started with us in 2009. Enjoying working with her dad Dr. Mike, her job responsibilities include making charts for our new patients and stuffing envelopes. Leah plays softball and enjoys volunteering at Faithful Friends Animal Society with her mom Tina and sister Kira. Leah loves to play Minecraft and watches many YouTube videos about it to hone her skills. While at Claymont Elementary School, Leah started reading Harry Potter books and now loves just about everything Harry Potter.

Jaana, Dental Assistant

Originally from Pietarsaari, Finland, Jaana became a member of our team in 2015 with her associate’s degree in nursing and her certification in dental assisting. Her duties include assisting the dentist with exams and procedures, taking x-rays, and sterilizing instruments. Jaana genuinely enjoys helping people and making them feel comfortable about seeing the dentist. She loves to help anxious patients overcome their fears so that they can receive the dental care they need. She is great with children and enjoys teaching them about the importance of brushing and flossing.

Jaana has three boys, and her free time is spent at hockey rinks and lacrosse fields. She also enjoys cooking and watching cooking shows. Her favorite celebrity smile is Whitney Houston’s, and her favorite quote is “If life gives you lemons, make lemonade!”

Berenice, Dental Assistant

Berenice joined Wahl Family Dentistry in 2020 while finishing out her senior year at Delcastle Technical High School. Assisting Dr. Mike and Dr. Peggy during different types of procedures has helped her to realize how much she loves dentistry. Berenice was born in Mexico and came to the United States when she was 9 years old. Being bilingual has made Berenice a great asset. Outside of Wahl Family Dentistry her favorite thing to do is spend time with her family. Berenice plans on attending DelTech Community college soon.

Brooke, Dental Assistant

Brooke is an incoming freshman at Delaware Tech this fall. She joined our team in 2020. Brooke has been a wonderful addition to our team. Her calm demeanor and sweet personality help to put our patients at ease. Being a native Delawarean of course one of her favorite things to do is go to the beach! She recently graduated from Hodgon Vo-Tech where she was on the soccer team. When Brooke isn’t here she can be found at home playing with her two dogs.

Katia, Dental Assistant

As a recent high school graduate of Howard High School of Technology, Katia is excited to attend the University of Delaware in the fall. Katia is always on the move and when she’s not with a patient you can normally find her scrubbing down an operatory or finding a new project to start. In her spare time she likes to paint and make jewelry. Katia is fabulous at making jewelry and several members of the staff here want some of her pieces. Perhaps instead of dentistry as a career she’ll be a famous artist one day. We’ll say we knew it!

Brooke B., Dental Assistant

Brooke joined us in 2023 and enjoys meeting new people and helping them feel welcome at the practice. She does her best to balance being efficient while giving each patient the individualized attention they deserve. When she isn’t at the office, Brooke likes to hang out with her family and boyfriend as well as work hard to further her education.

Danielle H., Dental Assistant

Danielle says that she entertains the rest of the staff with her charming sense of humor and unmatched charisma, and occasionally she helps the dentist! She started with us in 2015 and graduated from Delcastle Technical High School. Outside of dentistry, she is a licensed realtor who is eager to meet all of your real estate needs!

Esmeralda, Dental Assistant

Esmeralda completed her dental training at Delaware Technical Community College and has been on our team since 2023. Always smiling, she likes to spend her free time going out, watching WWE, and cheering on Dallas sports teams.

Jay, Dental Assistant

Jay says that she absolutely loves what she does, and it shows! She has over five years of experience and has completed several hours of continuing education to expand and refine her skills. When she isn’t working with patients, Jay likes to shop and travel.

Lizbeth, Dental Assistant

Lizbeth grew up in Newark, DE and has been with our practice since 2021. She is a fast-paced person and likes to multi-task, which makes her an ideal fit for her position which has her doing a little bit of everything around the office. At home, she has a baby boy named Brandon, and when she isn’t spending quality time with him, she likes to travel.

Marr’Kayziah, Dental Assistant

Marr’Kayziah likes how our team manages to have fun and support each other while also coming together to deliver the highest quality care and service possible. For fun, she travels, takes long drives, and goes shopping on the weekends.

Misty, Dental Assistant

Originally from Danville, VA, Misty says that nothing makes her happier than building relationships with our patients to ensure they always have a great time with us. She claims she puts on lip gloss every other minute, but otherwise her hobbies include playing volleyball and doing cheer!