About Us: Our Gentle Team

The Gentle Dentist Hygienists and Office Staff want to make you smile today.

At The Gentle Dentist, it's not just our dentists who are committed to making your visit a great experience. Our entire team of dental hygienists and our dentist office staff is eager to put a smile on your face. Each of our hygienists has yeas of experience. And we are all dedicated to gentle dental care and delivering an outstanding patient experience that will make you say "Wow!"

Our Gentle Staff:

Lisa Justice

Lisa Justice – EFDA Dental Assistant.

Lisa has been with The Gentle Dentist since 1999. Lisa has a lot of experience in the CAD fabrication of "same day" crowns and in orthodontics. Lisa is planning on attending Dental Laboratory school in the fall and hopes to open her own dental lab in the future. She lives in Pickerington and has a high school age son and grown daughter.


Leland Henwood

Leland Henwood – Dental Assistant.

Leland is from Dublin, Ohio. He is an avid huntsman and enjoys outdoor pursuits. Leland has a fun caring attitude that puts patients at ease.


Lauren Coulman

Lauren Coulman – Dental Assistant.

Lauren is the youngest daughter of Dr. Bill and Jane. She has a BS from Ohio State and would like to become a dentist. She has done internships with Alterna Hair care in Los Angeles and Ballet Met in Columbus. On Saturday evenings you can find her smiling face “behind the bar” at J Liu restaurant in Worthington.


Tiffany Longworth

Tiffany Longworth – EFDA Dental Assistant.

Tiffany is originally from Findlay, Ohio. She is married and has one daughter. Tiffany enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors. She is an EFDA which means she has additional training which allows her to place fillings.


Kristen Coulman Hamill

Kristen Coulman Hamill – Business Office.

Kristen is the daughter of the founder of The Gentle Dentist, Dr. Bill Coulman. Kristen has a Bachelors Degree from Ohio State University and a Law Degree from Capital University Law School. Kristen is married and has one young son named William and a daughter named Evelyn.


Jane Coulman

Jane Coulman – Practice Manager.

Jane was married to the founder of The Gentle Dentist, Dr. Bill Coulman for over 26 years. Together they built the practice and she continues to run the business aspects of the practice. She has a Bachelors Degree from The Ohio State University and spent 15 years in sales in the computer industry before Bill graduated from dental school. She has two daughters, Kristen and Lauren.


Kristina Brown

Kristina Brown – Business Office.

Kristina has been with The Gentle Dentist since 2008. Kristina graduated from Thomas Worthington High School and spent 3 years in Customer Service with Charles Penzone. Kristina is married and has an adorable daughter named Molly.


Maggie Kinser

Maggie Kinser – Office Staff.

Maggie is a graduate of Westerville North High School and Ohio Dominican University. She spent 10 years in the restaurant business before joining The Gentle Dentist. Maggie and her husband Corey enjoy cooking, hiking, and travelling.


Kelly Peck

Kelly Peck – Dental Hygienist.

Kelly has been with The Gentle Dentist since 2003. Kelly graduated from West Liberty University in West Virginia. Kelly is married and has a daughter named Cora and is expecting her second child in June 2013.


Kelly Bruns

Kelly Ansley – Dental Hygienist.

Kelly has been with The Gentle Dentist since 2009. She graduated from The Ohio State University and is from St. Henry, Ohio. Kelly is married and has a brand new son named Hudson.


Holly Brownlee

Holly Brownlee – Dental Hygienist.

Holly has been with The Gentle Dentist since 2001. She graduated from The Ohio State University. Holly is originally from Bryon, Ohio and now lives in New Albany with her husband, son and daughter.


Lisa Baker

Lisa Baker – Dental Hygienist.

Lisa has been with The Gentle Dentist since 2001. She also graduated from The Ohio State University and has also taught dental hygiene at OSU as well. Lisa lives with her husband Kyle, daughter Grace and son Gavin in Worthington Hills.


Whitney Williams

Whitney Williams – Dental Hygienist.

Whitney is originally from Coshocton and graduated first in her class from Shawnee State University. Whitney played basketball at Shawnee State and was a member of the 2010 National runner-up team.


Heather Koehler

Heather Koehler – Dental Hygienist..

Heather is from Russellville, Ohio and earned her Dental Hygiene degree from Shawnee State University where she was an All-American volleyball player. Heather and Whitney are best friends and roommates and we call them "double trouble." Heather loves spending time with her young nieces and nephews.


Chuck Ficken

Chuck Ficken – Facilities Manager.

Chuck is Jane Coulman's brother and is responsible for all things related to our building. He is called upon to fix things, move things and clean things among many other responsibilities.




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“I loooove the Gentle Dentist! I had to bring my son along with me, so it was great to know that he was close to me, safe, and able to have fun during my visit. Such a plus! I have never had better dental service! Not to mention your staff is punctual and polite!”–Janis Bond