RAYMOND DENTAL GROUP - Key Persons
As a third-generation dentist, Dr. Kate Raymond has been serving the Norton, Barberton and Greater Akron area for more than 25 years.
Dr. Raymond received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and then graduated from dental school at Case Western Reserve University in 1992. Kate then returned to her hometown of Norton and has practiced here her entire career.
Dr. Kate Raymond provides a wide scope fo services, and is invested in helping anxious patients find comfort. Since 2004, she has been licensed to provide sedation for her dental patients - keeping patients comfortable and safe while improving their dental health.
Dr. Kate gives back to her community by providing free dental services for those in need, from volunteering at the Cleveland Free Clinic to working with patients from Open M ministries in Akron. She has even attended a dental mission trip to Honduras.
Her accomplishments include receiving a Dental Hero award from her work with the Children of Barberton Head Start as well as a community leadership award from the Southern Summit County Chambers of Commerce for her outstanding community leadership and contributions.
Dr. Michael Thomas II is originally from the Northeast Ohio area and is a second-generation dentist. Dr. Thomas received his undergraduate degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, graduate degree from the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business, and doctorate from The Ohio State University's College of Dentistry.
Upon completing his training at Ohio State, Dr. Thomas pursued additional training in hospital dentistry at Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio to gain experience in complex oral surgery, operating room dentistry, and complex case management.
Dr. Thomas' interests include oral surgery, sedation, implantology, and prosthodontics. Dr. Thomas is particularly interested in treating the special needs community and has received extensive training to help them.
In his free time, Dr. Thomas enjoys spending time with his wife, Dr. Brittany, traveling, working out, and volunteering with the special needs community.