Jessica Taylor, CDT
Aligner Department Manager
Graduated in 2014 from Bluegrass Community and Technical College with a degree in Dental Laboratory Technology. Jessica became a Certified Dental Technician in 2015 specializing in complete dentures. She has worked in the dental field since 2010, starting as an assistant and moving on to various roles in the removable department at Derby Dental. Jessica now leads our new aligner division and will work to meet both dentist and their patient’s aligner goals.
Jeff Banet, CDT
Implant Department Manager
Over 30 years technical experience. Highly skilled in all aspects of crown and bridge design and ceramics with a focus on implantology, Jeff’s extensive background working one-on-one with doctors makes him a resource for your practice. Feel free to call Jeff any time with implant related questions.
Tiffany Pina, CDT
Removable Department
Graduated in 2002 from LCC with an associates degree in Applied Science of Dental Laboratory Technology. She achieved her Complete Denture Dental Technician Certification in 2003. As a key member of our removable department for 12 years, Tiffany continually strives to provide the best service and appliance selection for both dentist and their patients.
Basil Callahan, CDT
Removable Manager
A United States Marine Corps Veteran, Basil joined the Derby team in 2015. Basil has a vast knowledge of Removable implant products and can help with the planning and execution of your denture or partial implant cases.
Stan Wilcox, CDT
Removable Manager
Stan joined the Derby team in 2013 and brings over 35 years of experience to our removable department. A United States Air Force veteran, Stan holds his CDT in Cast Partial Dentures and has a degree in Total Quality Management from
Kansas Newman University. Stan can assist you in all your case planning needs, including options to improve both esthetics and function.
Deborah Berlinghieri, CDT
Quality Control Manager
Graduated from Sacramento City College in 1975 with an associates degree in dental technology. Served with the laboratory association as a representative of CDT’s to the dentist’s community. With over 35 years experience in all phases of crown & bridge, Debbie is dedicated to maintaining a predictable outcome for doctor and patient.
Denise Hodge, CDT
Ceramics Manager
24 years experience. Certified in Ceramics in 1992. Training includes PAC-Live training with Dr. David Hornbrook, LVI training with Dr. Bill Dickerson, extensive hands-on training with Lee Culp, CDT and Empress training at Ivoclar. Denise strives to create a consistent quality porcelain restoration by quality controlling every case, continuously training and perfecting our Quality Plan.
Sue Allen, CDT
Fixed General Manager
Graduated in 1985 from Louisville College with an associate degree in Dental Laboratory technology. Certified in crown and bridge in 1990. 26 years experience. Training includes Dawson Institute, Tanaka Institute and Empress training at lvoclar. Highly skilled in all facets of fixed restorations. Feel free to call Sue at any time with questions you may have.