At Kirlough Family Dentistry, we strongly believe that regular oral healthcare shouldnt have to be a stressful, draining, or uncomfortable process. For 40 years and counting, our dental office has striven to leave patients of all ages smiling through friendly, down-to-earth care that puts their needs first its as simple as that. We cant wait to welcome in your whole family and hopefully build a relationship that lasts for years to come!
Integrity is a crucial cornerstone of our approach here at Kirlough Family Dentistry. Were not interested in pressuring our patients to accept overblown treatment plans or expensive services they dont really need and want. Instead, our dentist only recommends what truly fits your personal situation, giving you all the knowledge needed to make the most informed and confident decision possible regarding further care.
If you ask Dr. Kirlough what his favorite part of being a dentist is, hell just say one word: People! Nothing makes him happier than to get to know his patients and help them improve their health and boost their confidence at the same time. Before he gets to know you and your family, however, you can learn a little more about Dr. Kirlough by reading on below.
Dr. Kirlough wishes he had some kind of story where he wanted to be a dentist ever since he was youngbut he doesnt! He actually didnt even like his dentist as a kid. He was always good at science classes and actually started as a pre-med student in college, getting a bachelors degree in nursing. His brother was actually in dental school, and he convinced Dr. Kirlough to come see what it was like. He did, and almost 20 years later, here we are!
Dr. Kirlough graduated from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 2000, and shortly after, he completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Fellowship at the Naval Dental Center on Parris Island. He served as a dental officer in the Navy for 3 years and earned a Meritorious Unit Commendation and a Navy Achievement Medal in the process. He resigned his commission in 2006 as a Lieutenant Commander. Since going into private practice, he has accumulated over 500 hours of continuing education that have covered many of the newest techniques and technologies in dentistry.
Dr. Kirlough is married and has four children, a son, and three daughters. Most of his time away from the office is spent homeschooling, and as he puts it, Homeschooling is a lifestyle! Hes also an avid reader and loves to go skiing in the winter with his family.
We rely on Jill and her 12 years of experience to keep our practice running smoothly every day, and as youll see, she does a fantastic job! Shes also our in-house insurance expert, and she loves helping patients understand how to get the most out of their benefits. She can help you with financing as well because she is CareCredit certified.
Deborah has an amazing 38 years of dental experience, and she uses all of her knowledge and skills to help our patients meet their dental goals every day. She has an Associate Degree from Tri-C College, and over the years, she has taken an endless amount of continuing education classes to improve her ability to serve our patients.
When not homeschooling her 4 children with her husband Dr. Kirlough, youll find Julie giving our patients pristinely clean smiles. She has more than 20 years of dental experience and loves that she gets to meet new people every single day. She attended The Ohio State University and has a Masters of Dental Education from the University of North Carolina.
A Cleveland native, Amanda studied dental assisting at Polaris Career Center. She is also certified in radiology and CPR. As one of the newest team members at Kirlough Family Dentistry, shes already doing a great job of connecting with our patients and helping them feel right at home.
Amanda has a young daughter and a great boyfriend named Brandon at home. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, couponing, and doing makeup and hair. She also makes her own Youtube videos!
Kelly is a real sweetheart, and she says that the patients at Dr. Kirloughs office are some of the nicest people shes ever met. She is a graduate of the Polaris Career Center and has nearly 20 years of experience in the dental field. Shes also certified in CPR and dental radiography.