Michelle Lynch-Bowling, D.D.S.

Michelle Lynch-Bowling, D.D.S., is originally from Martinsburg, West Virginia. She graduated from Martinsburg Senior High School in the top ten of her class. She then attended Boston College and graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Biology in 2002.

It was at Boston College where Dr. Lynch-Bowling found an interest in dentistry. She worked for East Boston Neighborhood Health Center as a dental assistant in the pediatric clinic two days a week and it was there where she considered making dentistry a career. Dr. Lynch-Bowling continued her post-graduate education at West Virginia University School of Dentistry where she graduated with her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2006.

Dr. Lynch-Bowling was instrumental in bringing the Mission of Mercy project to Parkersburg. She served on the steering committee and spent many hours in the planning of the project, as well as donating her time clinically. Dr. Lynch-Bowling was granted, The Spirit of Wood County Award, for her community achievements associated with the Mission of Mercy project. Dr. Lynch-Bowling also volunteers in the PALS program, donating her time to screen preschool children for dental problems.

Dr. Lynch-Bowling enjoys ballet and is a former dancer. In her limited free time she still enjoys dancing and sometimes teaching ballet.

Dr. Lynch-Bowling met her husband, Dr. Jason Bowling, in Morgantown, and they were married in her hometown of Martinsburg, WV in the spring of 2006. They have a son, Jay, and a daughter, Malaya, who keep them happily busy away from the office.

Jason Bowling, D.D.S.

Jason Bowling, D.D.S., was raised in Parkersburg, West Virginia and graduated from Parkersburg South High School in 1996. He attended Virginia Tech and graduated with a bachelors degree in Biochemistry/Biotechnology in 2001. During his curriculum, he was awarded a fellowship to conduct research at Fralin Biotechnical Center and then spent a year working for TechLab, Inc., a private biotechnology company associated with Virginia Polytechnical Institute (Virginia Tech). After deciding to dedicate his future to the field of healthcare, Dr. Bowling attended graduate school at West Virginia University School of Dentistry and graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2005.

Dr. Bowling is an active volunteer for the Mission of Mercy projects and served on the steering committee for the Parkersburg Mission of Mercy that took place in August 2009.

Dr. Bowling is an active member of the American Dental Association, the West Virginia Dental Association, and the Blennerhassett Dental Society. Dr. Bowling has recently finished serving two one-year terms as Vice President of the Blennerhassett Dental Society.

Dr. Bowling grew up playing most team sports including basketball, football, and soccer. He enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, backpacking, hunting, and fishing in the great state of West Virginia.

Miranda Dunn, D.D.S.

Miranda Dunn, D.D.S., is a Mineral Wells, West Virginia native. She is a 2000 graduate of Parkersburg South High School. Following one year as a collegiate athlete at Coastal Carolina University, she transferred to Virginia Tech, where she obtained a degree in Human Nutrition, Foods & Exercise in 2004. She then attended West Virginia University and received the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2009. Upon graduation she found working part time at her father, Dr. Wayne Dunn's practice, beneficial, rewarding, and fun.

Dr. Dunn practices general dentistry and holds active dental licenses in West Virginia. She is a member of the West Virginia Dental Association, American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry where she is pursuing an advanced fellowship. Since 2003, she has been actively involved with organizing and/or volunteering in numerous Mission of Mercy clinics, which provides free dental services to those in need. She is currently practicing in Charleston, Hurricane, and Parkersburg.

In her free time Dr. Dunn enjoys playing basketball and other sports, exercising, reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. She resides in Huntington with her husband Kane and their animals.

Wayne P. Dunn, D.D.S.

Wayne P. Dunn, D.D.S., was born in England. He was a few months old when brought to the United States by his parents. His mother, Eileen, who was born in Ireland, still lives here. Dr. Dunn grew up in the Pettyville-Mineral Wells area. He believes his experiences growing up on a farm make living in the country "a piece of heaven". Dr. Dunn enjoys sports, hunting, and fishing and has also enjoyed many years of 4-H and community service involvement.

Dr. Dunn's love of the outdoors led to a West Virginia University Forestry and Wildlife Management undergraduate degree and to spending summers with the U.S. Forest Service. He also served as an officer and helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War before going to West Virginia University's School of Dentistry, where he graduated in 1977.

As a result of Dr. Dunn's life-belief that everyone should work to make a better community and world, he has contributed financially and personally to numerous public social causes. In addition, our office supports many community causes and donates goods and services through organizations such as Donated Dental Services.

Dr. Dunn was elected as a Wood County Commissioner in November 2008. He is looking forward to serving his community and making this a better community for future generations.
Dr. Dunn was a primary organizer of a large, active girl's basketball league and the Parkersburg South High School Girl's Soccer Program.

Professionally, Dr. Dunn is a member of the American Dental Association, the West Virginia Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Dunn's family runs a Christmas tree farm and practices sustainable forest management on timberlands. Members of the Dunn family decided to launch a foundation through which local West Virginia environmental and educational groups could apply for funding for their programs, and to which other people and groups can donate assets and ideas to advance our common goals. His pride is his wife, Kay, and daughters, Kim, Miranda and Ashley.

Dental Assistants	Front Desk Associates
First row: Megan, Tiera, Vickie, Shawn Second row: Tasha, Wendy, Janet	Linda, Chris, and Kristy

Registered Dental Hygienists

First row: Tiffany, Doug, Amanda Second row: Kyla, Louise

Louise Kelch, R.D.H. Louise is originally from Michigan. She grew up in a suburb of Detroit and attended Michigan State University. Louise graduated from dental hygiene school in 1983 and moved to Whitehall, Michigan, to work in a general dentist's office. While in Whitehall, she met her husband, Ken. After they were married, they traveled to different locations with his work for Dupont. They spent four years in Brockville, Ontario, Canada as well as Newark, Delaware. Louise and her family have lived in West Virginia for almost fifteen years and they feel "very fortunate to have located here with the beautiful mountains and the friendliest people in the country". They are currently living in Washington, West Virginia, with their two teenagers, Sam and Isabelle. Louise and her family have accumulated a small zoo of animals including two cats, two donkeys, and six sheep.

Louise says she enjoys working with Dr. Dunn, Dr. Bowling, and Dr. Lynch-Bowling and appreciates the opportunity to work part-time so she can still spend time with her children and volunteer at their schools. Louise says that when she's not chauffeuring or chaperoning the kids, she enjoys walking, reading, cooking, skiing (definitely an amateur, she says) and shopping.

Amanda Lockhart, R.D.H. Amanda, who was raised in Wood County, is a Registered Dental Hygienist and has been working in our office for eleven years. She is a Cum Laude graduate of West Liberty State College where she received her hygiene degree in 2000. Amanda enjoys working in the dental field. She believes being a hygienist gives her the opportunity to interact with patients individually and to help each one. Amanda believes that it is important to treat each patient in a friendly, professional manner while maintaining a comfortable atmosphere. Outside the office, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family. She has been happily married since 2006 and she and her husband have one child, Carter, born in August 2008. She loves being a mother and is looking forward to the many joys and challenges of parenting.

Tiffany Duskey, R.D.H. Tiffany is a 2004 honors graduate of West Liberty State College. She grew up in Little Hocking, Ohio and graduated from Warren High School in 2001. Tiffany previously worked with a periodontist in Pittsburgh, PA. It is important to Tiffany that her patients realize that healthy gums as well as healthy teeth equal full mouth health. Tiffany wants all her patients to understand that she cares about them and her attention is on helping them continue or regain their dental health. Tiffany is a proud mother of one and is a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. She enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. She is a devout animal-lover, as well.

Douglas Hayes, II, R.D.H. Doug was born and raised in Middlebourne, West Virginia. He graduated from Tyler Consolidated High School in 1995. After completing a Bachelors degree in Business Administration in 2001 from West Virginia University Parkersburg, Doug attended West Liberty State College and graduated from Dental Hygiene School in 2006. He is excited at the prospect of beginning his hygiene career in Parkersburg and believes that caring for patients is very rewarding. Doug married his high school sweetheart, Andrea, and they have a son, Gavin and two daughters, Madelyn and Isabella. He and his family share their home with their dogs, Thor and Buddy. Doug is a physical fitness enthusiast and worked as a fitness trainer at the JB Chambers YMCA in Wheeling for three years. He enjoys working out, rock music, the outdoors, playing racquetball and paintball, and tinkering around the house.

Kyla Bowles, R.D.H. Kyla is a Parkersburg native. She attended Parkersburg South High School and is a recent 2010 graduated from West Liberty University with her associates and bachelors degrees in dental hygiene. Kyla has been a patient at Dr. Dunn's office her entire life and is excited to start her career in our friendly office. She strongly believes in patient education and giving patients all the information they need to improve their oral health. She is a newlywed who was recently married in August of 2010. In her free time she enjoys running, working out, and spending time with her family. Kyla is a type A-personality who enjoys organizing and cleaning her new house.