General Dentistry: Current Residents
Irina Ardelean-Growden, D.D.S.
- Hometown: Toledo, OH
- Undergrad: St. John Fisher College
- Dental School: University of Buffalo
- Why UToledo Dental: I grew up in Toledo and I’m excited to be able to serve the community of my hometown.
- Future Career Goals: I want to work in private practice with a great mentor and eventually have my own practice.
- Hobbies: I love spending time with my friends and family and my cat, Morcov. I also love reading and doing diamond paintings.
Kelsey Bealmear, D.D.S.
- Hometown: Frederick, Maryland
- Undergrad: Georgetown University
- Dental School: University of Michigan
- Why UToledo Dental: I am excited to build upon my general dentistry skills, gain exposure to implants and more complex dental procedures, and work alongside a team of excellent co-residents and faculty!
- Future Career Goals: I plan to work in private practice as a general dentist.
- Hobbies: Hiking, running, writing, and watching true crime shows
Katelyn Hagood, D.D.S.
- Hometown: Saline, MI
- Undergrad: University of Toledo
- Dental School: The University of Michigan
- Why UToledo Dental: To expand my education and skills further.
- Future Career Goals: To provide comprehensive care to patients in a general practice setting.
- Hobbies: Pottery, golf, crafting, reading, tennis
Jordan Jacobs, D.D.S.
- Hometown: Brooklyn, MI
- Undergrad and Dental School: University of Michigan
- Why UToledo Dental: My dad completed the GPR program almost 30 years ago and I am so excited to have the opportunity to follow in his footsteps!
- Future Career Goals: Work in private practice setting as a general dentist!
- Hobbies: Art, tufting, photography, traveling, and baking!
Nyma Iqbal Malik, D.D.S.
- Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan
- Undergrad: Army Medical College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- Dental School: University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
- Why UToledo Dental: Close to family
- Future Career Goals: Open a private practice
- Hobbies: Crafts, art projects, building furniture, dentistry, cooking, baking, swimming, spending time with family
Past Residents:
2022-2023
Ashley Everett, D.D.S.
Linda Liu, D.D.S.
Thao Nguyen, D.M.D.
Nishva Patel, D.D.S.
Rama Shahrour, D.M.D.
2021-2022
Sara Alkhatib, D.D.S. – Private Practice
Derek Arnorzky, D.M.D. – Private Practice Cleveland, Ohio
Elizabeth Baily, D.M.D. – Private Practice Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jason Mar, D.M.D. – Oral surgery internship in Cleveland, Ohio
Fallon Zakeri, D.D.S. – Faculty at The University of Toledo
2020-2021
Andrea Deuschle, D.D.S. – Associate Dentist at Ed Posluszny, D.D.S. in ToledoMaxwell Beattie, D.D.S. – Endodontics Residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI