Our Teachers & Staff

DR. TAGHREED AS-SANIE, DDS
OWNER
Dr. Rudi As-Sanie was born and raised a Buckeye in Kent, Ohio. After receiving her undergraduate degree in Biopsychology in 2005 at The Ohio State University, she went on to complete her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 2009. With a passion for learning, she continued her training completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2010. Since then she has had the privilege of serving patients in private practice. With technology and clinical techniques constantly advancing, Dr. As-Sanie continuously pursues advanced learning opportunities. At her core she believes every patient is important and deserves genuine and personal care. She and her husband, Samer Bazerbashi, live in Gahanna with their three children Mayse, Ameen and Omar. Dr. As-Sanie is a member of The American Dental Association, The Ohio Dental Association, Columbus Dental Society, Seattle Study Club, Spear Study Club, and The Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Taghreed As-Sanie recognized the need for well-trained, efficient chairside dental assistants and found difficulty in attracting good assistants throughout her years in practice. Columbus Academy of Dental Assisting will help prepare interested persons in becoming part of the dental profession and assuming a position as a well-respected professional.

ALLISON SAMBUCO
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Allison is a Registered Dental Hygienist and has been practicing for 11 years now. She graduated from Columbus State Community College in 2011 and went on to get her Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene from The Ohio State University with a specialty in education. She is very passionate about teaching others and helping them grow. She makes learning fun and enjoyable for everyone. She is currently working as a Dental Hygienist at Dental Reflections Dublin, where the school is held.

JERIKA McFANN
CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Jerika is currently in EFDA school and is the newest addition to our team! She is passionate about teaching dental assisting and preparing the students for future success in the dental field.

RACHEL OCHOA
CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Rachel was raised in Boston where she was an orthodontic assistant. Then she moved here & started working with us. Rachel loves helping people & can speak Spanish fluently! She went through our program at Columbus Academy of Dental Assisting and came back to help teach!