Associates
Our Team
Jessica Kostyk
Claims Coordinator
Jess oversees the coordination of insurance billing and all payments received, working directly with the insurance carrier to ensure our patients receive their maximum allowance. She has been with AOA since 2016. When not working, she enjoys fishing and spending time outside with her husband Joe and kids, Weston and Kyleigh.
Deni takes care of the day-to-day operations working closely with Dr. Rad to make sure everything is running smoothly. With over 20 years of service with AOA, Deni is very knowledgeable of the practice and is here to answer any questions or concerns you may have. When not at work, she enjoys church activities and spending time with her family
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Office Manager
Denise Esch
Erica is one of the friendly faces you will encounter when you first walk into our office. She is always ready to help with your appointments and answer any questions you may have. Outside of work, she's a dedicated football mom to her two sons and can often be found cheering them on at games. Erica is also an adventurous foodie who loves trying new cuisines and discovering local favorites.
Erica LaRue
Scheduling Coordinator
Peggy Zibura
Treatment Coordinator
Peggy is one of the first people you will meet when you come to AOA as a new patient. She has a can-do attitude and loves making our patients happy. In her free time, she enjoys being with her family, especially her grandson Emmett and Simon.
Shirley Whetzel
Lab Technician
Shirley is our amazing Lab Tech that creates all of our appliances and retainers. Her craft is one of a kind and is an asset to our office. In her free time she enjoys painting, decorating, re-purposing junk and going on side-by-side rides with her husband, Erik.
Brooke Papcunik
Clinical Assistant
Brooke is one of our amazing assistants and has been with AOA for over 20 years. She has three beautiful girls that keep her and her husband very busy getting them to all of their activities. Family is everything to her.
Christi Polenik
Clincal Assistant
Christi is the life of the party at our office and always knows how to put a smile on our patients' face. She has been with AOA since 2003. When not at work, she is usually outdoors with her twin daughters and close friends.
Jamie Marion
Clinical Assistant
Jamie is the creative mind here at the office. She is also responsible for the beautiful decor you see in our office. She also takes care of all of our ordering needs. She loves to go camping with her family, if she isn't running one of her three kids to a soccer practice or game.
Wendy Wingard
Clinical Assistant
Wendy has been with us since 2015. She is a certified Orthodontics Assistant and helps manage our social media accounts. When not at work she is always with her family. She loves to be with her husband Jared, and daughters Aria and Cora. They also enjoy working on their family farm together.
Abigail Macey
Clinical Assistant
Abigail is our newest clinician. She has been with us since she graduated from Forest Hills high school. Abbigail also works in our lab and helps fabricate retainers for our awesome patients. She is very artistic and creative and going to concerts.