Meet Our Doctors
Pioneering a New Culture of Dentistry
At Whittaker Family Dental, you can feel comfortable knowing that we provide comprehensive dental services all under one roof and at a location close to you.
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Dr. You (Christine) Zhang
Dr. Zhang graduated from Case Western Reserve University. She then pursued a M.B.A. in healthcare management. While In school, Dr. Zhang realized her passion for dentistry. Upon graduation of her master’s degree, Dr. Zhang received acceptance from Case School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Zhang then completed G.P.R training at University of Toledo where she received advanced training in restorative, pediatric, prosthetic, and endodontic dentistry as well as surgery.
Dr. Zhang is gentle, compassionate, and is a great listener. It is Dr. Zhang's Priority to provide quality time with you and to have all of your questions answered. She is also great with anxious patients and kids! As your personal dentist, Dr. Zhang is staying on top of the latest techniques with restorative and digital dentistry. Dr. Zhang is passionate about improving your experience and giving you the absolute best care.
Dr. Zhang was raised in Cleveland Ohio. When she is not making you smile, she loves to cook, work out, and sail. Dr. Zhang's newest goal is to hike through all the Ohio Metro parks!
Dr. You (Christine) Zhang
Dr. Zhang graduated from Case Western Reserve University. She then pursued a M.B.A. in healthcare management. While In school, Dr. Zhang realized her passion for dentistry. Upon graduation of her master’s degree, Dr. Zhang received acceptance from Case School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Zhang then completed G.P.R training at University of Toledo where she received advanced training in restorative, pediatric, prosthetic, and endodontic dentistry as well as surgery.
Dr. Zhang is gentle, compassionate, and is a great listener. It is Dr. Zhang's Priority to provide quality time with you and to have all of your questions answered. She is also great with anxious patients and kids! As your personal dentist, Dr. Zhang is staying on top of the latest techniques with restorative and digital dentistry. Dr. Zhang is passionate about improving your experience and giving you the absolute best care.
Dr. Zhang was raised in Cleveland Ohio. When she is not making you smile, she loves to cook, work out, and sail. Dr. Zhang's newest goal is to hike through all the Ohio Metro parks!
Dr. Daniel Whittaker
Bio coming soon!
Dr. Sheridan Bilen
Bio coming soon!
Dr. Steven Lantzy
Steven Lantzy, DDS has over 30 years of experience. He graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago/College of Dentistry Medical School in 1995. He has practiced in Illinois, Michigan, and now Ohio, where he resides with his wife in Napoleon. He specializes in general dentistry and is accepting new patients! Dr. Lantzy is honest, compassionate, and gentle. He is very passionate about experiences and will strive to make every visit smooth and give you the absolute best dental care he is capable of giving.
Dr. Russell Thaler
Russell Thaler, DMD, MS, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania/School of Dental Medicine and went on to receive his certificate in periodontics from the University of Detroit-Mercy. He practices in multiple locations throughout NW Ohio but resides in Toledo with his children and wife. He specializes in gum disease and offers services such as implants, tissue grafts, biopsies, and more. With his state of the art equipment that offers non-invasive deep cleanings, your experience will be both unique and gentle. He is currently accepting new patients and is eager to improve your dental health in any way he can.
Dr. Keri Slane
Dr. Keri Slane grew up in NW Ohio and was a dental hygienist for 8 years. During this time, she always had this passion to do more to help her patients. Because of this, she went back to school to further her skills and graduated from Midwestern University/College of Dental Medicine in Arizona. After graduation, she came back to her roots and resides locally in NW Ohio again. She specializes in general dentistry and is accepting new patients! Dr. Slane is very compassionate and has an empathetic approach. It is her top priority to spend quality time with her patients and educate them so that no question is left unanswered