Yael grew up in Cleveland Heights and is a graduate of the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland. She obtained her Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene from Tri-C in 2006 and currently resides in Beachwood, Ohio with her husband and three children. Yael’s interests include many different types arts and crafts, reading, and spending time with her family. An employee since 2008, Yael’s passion is providing each patient with a tailored dental experience, exemplary care, and the knowledge necessary to maintain a state of optimal oral health.
Diane was born and raised in Cleveland, Oho, and now resides in Parma Heights with her Husband. She has 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren. A graduate of Cuyahoga Community College, class of 2010 she earned her Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene degree.
Her favorite past times include exercise, volleyball, tennis and snow skiing with her family
Her passion for Dental Hygiene is a second career, she feels the most rewarding part of being a Dental Hygienist is lifelong learning and building relationships and educating her patients on optimal oral and total body health. One smile at a time!
Tara is a newcomer to the office starting this past summer. She hails from Cortland, OH and receive her dental hygienist licensure in 2009 from Youngstown State University. She’s spent 12 years in clinical hygiene and 3 of those years in a duel role working the front desk handling insurance and scheduling at her previous office of 10 years and continues to practice dental hygiene at her office of 8 years in Lake Milton.
When not in the office Tara likes to go hiking with her two wild terriers and her high-school sweetheart turn husband, Clark. She also very much enjoys sewing and embroidery in her down time as well at tacking new renovation projects around the house.
She has loved meeting all the new patients in her short time so far and enjoys putting patients at ease whether it be in the assistant chair or helping to tackle tough insurance questions. She’s very glad to be part of the team!
Dr. Lee Farkas completed both his undergraduate and graduate training at Case Western Reserve University, earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1984. Shortly after he founded his practice in Golden Gate Plaza in Mayfield, before moving it to Beachwood in the early 90s; he still sees numerous patients who started with him when he first opened.
Dr. Farkas has nearly 30 years individual experience in the field, and has completed numerous advanced training courses in orthodontics, aesthetics, crown and bridge and holistic dentistry. He has always kept updated with the newest technology and procedures throughout his career, both through courses and multiple local study clubs.
Outside of dentistry Dr. Farkas enjoys tennis and racquetball, as well as traveling with Denise, his wife of over 30 years.
Dr. Erik Fink is a native of North Royalton, OH. He graduated with honors from John Carroll University in 2008 before attending Ohio State College of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery in 2012. After graduation, Dr. Fink helped build a new practice in Columbus Ohio, before moving to Cleveland when his wife finished her fellowship.
He has been married to his beautiful wife, Dr. Christina Fink, since 2014. They initially met at John Carroll University and Dr. Christina Fink practices Pediatric Cardiology with the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Fink learned a commitment to others from his father and from his involvement in the Boy Scouts of America, where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He served as an assistant Scoutmaster for the BSA, coached a swim team in his hometown, taught children in Red Cross swim lessons, and served as a community service coordinator for several student groups.