MEET OUR DOCTORS
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Michael D. Carpenter, DDSDentist and Owner
Dr. Michael Carpenter, Founder and Owner of Dental Excellence of Napoleon, grew up in Henry County and graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1996. In 1998, he purchased a Napoleon practice to serve his neighbors and friends in Henry County and all over Northwest Ohio.
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Jonathan D. Augustine, DDSGeneral Dentist - Napoleon, OH
Dr. Augustine grew up in Archbold, attended Bowling Green State University and graduated from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, where he later served as adjunct faculty overseeing fourth year dental students. He also served as Staff Sergeant in the Air National Guard where he trained as a crew chief. We are absolutely thrilled to have Dr. Augustine on our team.
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Derrick A. Silva, DDSGeneral Dentist - Napoleon, OH
Dr. Derrick Silva was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and graduated from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. He loves the variety of services and cases involved in practicing general dentistry for people of all ages and also has a heart for those who are underserved. He treasures the time he’s worked with outreach programs such as Mission of Mercy, Give Kids a Smile, and the OHIO Project to provide free dental care to those in need.
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Amy Augustine, DDS, MS
Dr. Amy Augustine, known as Dr. Amy to her pediatric patients, is a board-certified pediatric dentist specializing in dental care for infants, toddlers, school-age children, and adolescents. In addition to years of pediatric-specific dental training, she has expertise in behavior guidance and a gift to communicate with children in an effective, gentle, and non-threatening manner.
Dr. Augustine loves working with children and finds it incredibly rewarding to watch kids change their demeanor from being scared to be at the dentist, to feeling happy and proud of themselves by the end of the appointment. She uses several methods of behavior guidance, including tell-show-do and positive reinforcement. |
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Bethany N. Taylor, DDSGeneral Dentist - Delta, OH
Dr. Taylor was raised in Monroe, Michigan where her father was a pastor. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and minor in Chemistry from the University of Toledo, and graduated from The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry.
Dr. Taylor previously practiced in Bowling Green, Ohio and is married with three boys. Her family and her faith are very important to her. She is passionate about showing God’s love through dentistry and has been very fortunate to be involved in international mission trips, where she provided dental care to impoverished populations in Costa Rica and Honduras. |
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Peter Nessif, DDSGeneral Dentist - Sylvania, OH
Dr. Peter Nessif did his undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University and graduated from the College of Dentistry at The Ohio State University in 1996. After graduation, Dr. Peter joined his father Dr. Terrance Nessif's private practice and the two have been in practice together ever since.
Dr. Peter is the president of The Toledo Dental Society, as well as an active member of The American Dental Association and The Ohio Dental Association. Dr. Peter is an associate member of the American Association of Endodontists. |
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Terry Nessif, DDSGeneral Dentist - Sylvania, OH
Born in Toledo, Dr. Terry Nessif attended the University of Toledo, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Education. Dr. Terry then attended The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, where he graduated with his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1963.
Dr. Nessif then became a Captain in the United States Air Force Dental Corp. Dr. Terry was stationed at USAF Hospital, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois from 1963 to 1965. |
