Meet Our Team
Jodie Fergason
Certified Dental Assistant
Jodie graduated from Choffin School of Accredited Dental Assisting in 2001 and started with the practice in 2004. She assists Dr. Buck in many procedures, and is also responsible for tasks such as pouring models, fabricating bleach trays, sterilizing equipment, and exposing and developing X-rays.
Jodie says: “I love the location and the friendly people of Dublin who I have gotten to know over the years.”
Jodie’s favorite sport: “I love Ohio State football!”
Lynn Oshida
Registered Dental Hygienist and Office Administrator
Lynn received her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from The Ohio State University in 1997 and has been with the practice ever since. In addition to her role as a hygienist, she plays an integral part in the administrative aspects of the practice including welcoming new patients, coordinating insurance benefits and making financial arrangements. Lynn lives in Dublin with her husband and two children. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and cooking.
A quote that inspires Lynn: "If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain." --Maya Angelou
Kathy North
Certified Dental Assistant
Kathy has been a dental assistant since 1982 and has been with the practice since 1989. Over the years, she has enjoyed the opportunity to truly build relationships with our patients. In fact, she has the unique ability to put the patients at ease and dispel the notion that a visit to the dentist is tedious or scary. Kathy’s job involves taking X-rays and impressions, assisting the dentist, and making our patients’ visits as enjoyable as possible.
Kathy says: “The quality of dentistry that we do is great—our patients deserve the best and that’s what they get! I love working with people and making them feel comfortable when they are apprehensive.”
Fun fact about Kathy: “I love camping. People think I’m too ‘frilly’ to camp, but I love to hike, cook over the campfire, and sleep in a tent.”
Katie Walker
Front Office Administrator and Dental Benefits Coordinator
A graduate of Cleveland State University, Katie’s passion for dentistry and people has kept her in the dental field since 2001. Katie’s job is to ensure that our patients maximize their benefits and achieve the smile they have always wanted. She has a special knack for making sure each patient’s visit is comfortable and rewarding. Whether she’s scheduling treatment that’s compatible with patients’ busy lives, coordinating insurance coverage, or sitting down one-on-one to go over treatment plans, Katie loves being a resource and getting to know our patients.
Katie says: “In the time I have been with the practice, the staff and patients have made me feel like one of the family. I couldn’t have picked a better group of people to work with.”
Katie’s favorite celebrity smile: Julia Roberts
Paula Santa
Dental Hygienist
Paula is originally from eastern Ohio. Upon graduating from Ohio State University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, she decided to stay in the central Ohio area and has been here ever since. Paula focuses on educating our patients on preventing dental problems before they begin. She encourages our patients to take control of their dental health by showing them the techniques that it takes to have a healthy smile. Paula enjoys volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, an alumni society at Ohio State and her church. Her favorite things to do are watching Ohio State sports, Broadway shows, and traveling.
Paula says: “In the time I have been with the practice, the staff and patients have made me feel like one of the family. I couldn’t have picked a better group of people to work with.”
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Enjoy a lifetime of beautiful smiles by trusting your oral healthcare to Dr. Eric Buck and his staff. Call Distinctive Smiles of Dublin today to arrange your personal cosmetic dentistry consultation. Located in Dublin, OH, our dental office serves patients from many surrounding areas, serving Dublin, Hilliard, Powell, Plain City, Marysville, and all areas of Columbus. We look forward to meeting your dental needs with excellent care.