the team
Expanding Family Dentistry in Westfield Center, OH
From Our
Family to Yours
As a husband and wife team, we bring the same values that shape our home into everything we do at Westfield Center Dental Care. Kindness, trust, connection, and always showing up for you. We know that’s not what everyone has come to expect from an average dental experience. Too many people have felt anxious, judged, rushed, or confused during a dental visit. We’re here to change all that.
We believe great dentistry isn’t just about clinical outcomes. It’s about real relationships, taking the time to listen and explain, and helping you feel understood and respected. We create an experience where you walk in comfortable and leave confident. More than anything, it’s about helping people feel like themselves again.
Whatever brought you here, you’ll find a team that genuinely cares, a place that feels better than you expected, and a home for your smile for years to come.
Warmly,
Understanding Dentistry
Born in Punjab, India, Dr. Sahil Bhardwaj knows how important it is to feel welcome in an unfamiliar place. His experience moving from India to the U.S. shaped his commitment to providing the kind of care that makes people feel comfortable and confident. He has a soft spot for patients who feel anxious or overwhelmed about their dental health. Dentistry has always been about more than clinical work for him. It’s about building meaningful relationships built on kindness, trust, and connection.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Sahil earned both his undergraduate and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees from The Ohio State University, where he met Dr. Hall. He built a strong foundation in comprehensive dental care with a focus on implant placement, implant prosthetics, oral surgery, and sedation dentistry. After graduation, he expanded his clinical expertise by managing a dental practice and expanding access to advanced treatment options for patients. He is deeply committed to lifelong learning and investing in advanced training to deliver leading-edge solutions.
The Art and Science of Dentistry
Dr. Caroline Hall was drawn to dentistry as the intersection between science and artistry. Guided by her passion, she creates a welcoming, personalized, and comfortable experience while helping patients feel confident in their smile. For her, dentistry is personal and precise. She believes in combining trust and connection with clinical expertise for complete dental excellence.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Hall graduated with her undergraduate degree in Cell and Molecular Biology with a minor in Classical Studies from John Carroll University on a full academic scholarship. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, where she met Dr. Sahil. With advanced experience, her areas of expertise are digital dentistry, cosmetic and restorative treatment, prosthodontics, clear aligner therapy, implant restorations, and select endodontic procedures. Following graduation, she grew her skills while managing a dental practice. She continues to deliver high-level care while creating a welcoming, personalized, comfortable experience.
Better Together
Two Doctors.
One Standard of Care.
When Dr. Sahil and Dr. Hall began working together at the same clinic, it quickly became clear they had compatible strengths and complementary skills.
Dr. Hall leads the practice’s cosmetic, restorative, and select endodontic care with a refined eye for detail and talent for helping patients achieve confident smiles. Dr. Sahil focuses on implant placement, oral surgery, sedation, and full-mouth rehabilitation with a calmness that puts even the most anxious patients at ease.
They both believe that kindness, trust, and showing up fully for people are just as important in their home as they are at Westfield Center Dental Care.
home life.
Outside the office.
At the center of everything, family is most important to Dr. Sahil and Dr. Hall. They love spending time with their son and Cavapoo, Rosie, who keeps things joyful, busy, and grounded. Their extended family is never too far and joins many of their adventures.
Both doctors value health and wellness, staying active through weight training, Peloton workouts, and time outdoors. Dr. Hall also practices yoga, where she finds mindfulness and balance, and enjoys reading. Dr. Sahil has a lifelong love of music (especially hip hop) and cinema, with a particular appreciation for Bollywood films.
meet the staff
Laura Anne Rufener
RDH
Laura grew up on her family's berry farm in Silverton, Oregon, and earned her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from Mt. Hood Community College in 2007. She is passionate about oral health and has participated in dental mission trips, providing care and teaching hygiene and nutrition practices in underserved communities. After marrying her husband, Jesse, in 2010, Laura moved to Ohio, where they live in Smithville and are raising their four children. With 19 years of experience as a dental hygienist, she especially values the lasting relationships she builds with her patients and considers it a privilege to be a trusted partner in their oral health journey. Outside of work, Laura enjoys gardening, baking, hiking, running, spending time outdoors with her family, and serving her community through her local church.
Anne Baumann
RDH
Anne has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2017, when she graduated from Owens Community College, and later earned her bachelor's degree from Ohio University. She loves building relationships with patients and sharing her passion for oral health with everyone she meets. Outside of the office, you'll find Anne water or snow skiing with her family, traveling, or out on the pickleball court.
Amanda Keller
RDH
Amanda is a dedicated Dental Hygienist who graduated as class vice president with her Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene from Cuyahoga Community College. She cherishes the opportunity to build meaningful connections with patients and to help them feel comfortable, confident, and cared for throughout their dental experience. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys spending time with friends and family, being outdoors, and going on walks with her two golden retrievers. She takes great pride in helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.
Cari Kuczkowski
RDH
Cari resides in Medina and graduated from the Dental Hygiene Program at Youngstown State University in 2010. Her passion for dentistry was inspired by her father, who ran his own dental practice for more than 30 years — watching him help people sparked her love for the field. Cari feels fortunate to be part of the team at Westfield Center Dental Care, where patient-centered, quality care is a core value led by Dr. Sahil and Dr. Hall. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Sadie Gal
RDH
As a dental hygienist, I love building relationships and helping patients feel cared for and comfortable during their visits. I am passionate about patient education and helping others understand the important connection between oral health and overall health. My goal is to empower patients with the tools and confidence to take an active role in their well-being. Outside of the office, my husband and I enjoy spending time playing volleyball, exploring the outdoors, and traveling. I love being adventurous, trying new things, and making memories along the way.
Karin Davis
Lead Dental Assistant
Karin has worked in the dental field for nearly 22 years and genuinely loves what she does. Getting to know her patients, helping them feel comfortable and at ease, and helping create beautiful smiles are among her favorite parts of the job. She also enjoys bringing a little extra fun and the occasional joke to the office. Outside of work, Karin loves traveling with her husband, spending sunny days at the beach, snorkeling, and — most of all — making cherished memories with her grandchildren and loved ones.
Abby Newman
Dental Assistant & Front Desk
Abby studied Dental Assisting at the Medina County Career Center, where she developed a passion for helping others. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, relaxing at home, and spending time outdoors hunting with her husband. She is a proud mom to her son and shares her home with three dogs and a cat. Abby also loves to travel, explore new places, and create lasting memories with the people she loves.
Krystal Smith
EFDA
Krystal has been part of the office for 16 years and became an Expanded Function Dental Assistant in 2013. Outside of work, she loves being a mom of two and spending time on her family's homestead, where she raises meat chickens, beef cattle, and bees. Krystal has always had a love for both art and dentistry.
April Lonsbury
EFDA
April has worked in dentistry for 38 years, the last 20 of them as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant. She earned her EFDA certification from Case Western Reserve University in 2006 and went on to teach at Case Western from 2016 to 2020, an experience she found deeply rewarding. April is also an advanced EMT with the Sterling Fire District and has a special passion for cosmetic dentistry. Outside the office, she treasures time with her husband, three daughters, sons-in-law, and grandson.
Adrianna Widmer
Front Lead
Adrianna is committed to helping patients access services that add meaningful value to their lives, and to creating a positive, welcoming experience for every visit. In her free time, she loves finding the next mountain to hike, going for a good run, and spending quality time with her husband and family.
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Kim Leushel
Front Desk
Dental administration is new territory for Kim, but she's always been a big fan of having teeth! As a small business owner for more than 20 years, she brings a unique skill set and an eagerness to learn to her role at Westfield Center Dental Care. Kim works part time, so you may not always catch her at the front desk — but when you do, she'll greet you with a warm smile and a genuine willingness to help. She treasures time with her grown children and grandchildren.
Experience what dentistry should feel like
Please call (330) 887-1777 or request an appointment online to set up your first visit. We’ll be in touch soon.
