Welcome

Welcome to Northstar Family Dental

Welcome to our practice! We are glad you have chosen us for your oral health needs and hope that every encounter with our office and staff exceeds your expectations. We know our patients have a choice in several different area dentists, so we go out of our way to deliver the level of dental care and compassion we would want for our own families.

Complete oral health may be our long-term goal, but our immediate priority is the patient comfort. We do our best to facilitate a relaxing and non-threatening office environment you’ll want to return to again and again. This includes the implementation of multiple pain management techniques to prevent treatment discomfort and minimize dental anxiety. Whether your treatment requires a local anesthetic to numb the mouth or a sedative that help you relax during your appointment, we have everything you need and more at our dental office.

You’ll also find our office to be equipped with amenities designed to make your experience more pleasant and enjoyable. From a comfortable waiting area to relaxing treatment areas, every detail has been designed with your satisfaction in mind.

Advanced Technology

Dental technology is ever-changing and constantly evolving. We do our best to stay relevant to the needs of our patients using advanced technology that helps us better diagnose and treat oral conditions and diseases. Our office features innovative oral health technology that makes it possible for us to provide unsurpassed patient care not available just a few years ago.

If you are in search of a dentist who will attend to your needs, you can’t go wrong with our practice. Contact our office at your earliest convenient to schedule you consultation. We look forward to serving you and your family for many years to come.

Meet our Team

Christina M. Kulesa, DDS

Northstar Family Dental Founder/CEO

Dr. Kulesa grew up in Northeastern Ohio, but she has called Columbus home since 2005. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Xavier University, and went on to the Case School of Dental Medicine, where she graduated in the top of her class. She was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the Nation Honor Society for Dentistry, an organization that represents the highest achievements in dental scholarship, professionalism and ethics. Dr. Kulesa has also recently earned her Master’s in Business Administration from Ashland University.

Dr. Kulesa has built Northstar Family Dental around the philosophy that oral health can be maintained in a comfortable, relaxing, and even enjoyable environment.

Nichole Pheifer, DDS

Dr. Pheifer joined us from Lexington, Kentucky where she spent several years practicing dentistry.

Dr. Pheifer felt a calling to the field because she was drawn to the biology, engineering and art that comprise great dentistry, which she now takes great pride in providing to her patients. While she enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, Dr. Pheifer is passionate about continuing her education and knowledge of implant supported prosthetics.

After graduating with honors from Ohio Northern University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, she earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University.

Julie L. Park, DMD

Dr. Park loves loves being a part of the Northstar team where she can collaborate daily with a caring team of dentists to make a positive impact on the lives of patients.

Dr. Park completed her Dental training in Cleveland at Case Western School of Dental Medicine and continued to specialize in oral maxillofacial surgery at Brookdale University Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Dr. Park is a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a Fellow of the American Associate of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons. She is also a member of the American Dental Association, the Ohio Dental Association, and Ohio OMS.

In her spare time, Dr. Park enjoys exploring the Columbus food scene and aspires to eat at every yelp reviewed restaurant in Columbus!

Brianna Barnes, DDS

Born and raised in southern Ohio, Dr. Barnes fell in love with Columbus during college. After graduating from Ohio Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Dentistry and a minor in Chemistry, she earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University.

Dr. Barnes was drawn to dentistry because she thrives on being able to work with her hands and the detail involved in creating a beautiful smile. She is passionate about helping transform the smiles of patients with dental anxiety by providing them a gentle and relaxing dental experience.

Outside of the office, she enjoys taking cooking classes to learn new cuisines, working out, and practicing agility with her dog, Waffles.

Betsy Coughlin, DDS

Dr. Coughlin pursued a career in dentistry because of the many ways to have a positive impact using both science and art, two subjects that she has always loved. She particularly enjoys getting to know each patient and going the extra mile to make sure they are comfortable.

A native of Hilliard, Dr. Coughlin attended The Ohio State University, graduating cum laude both with a B.S. in Microbiology and later a Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Through her years in practice, she has taken hundreds of hours of additional training to stay up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry and cosmetics. She is pleased to offer Invisalign as well as Botox and dermal fillers to her patients as an enhancement to their traditional dental care.

Michelle Otieno, DDS

Dr. Otieno grew up in Indiana with her parents and younger sister. As a young girl she was graciously gifted braces by her Orthodontist when her parents were unable to afford them. This act of kindness affected her so deeply that she felt called to the field of dentistry. She looks forward to providing her patients a kind and positive journey through their dental care.

Dr. Otieno graduated from the University of Indianapolis with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Indiana University of Dentistry. Looking to spread her wings, Dr. Otieno moved to Ohio. She quickly fell in love with the community and her favorite part of working at Northstar Family Dental is the positive culture and helping her patients achieve a beautiful smile.

Angie Weber, DDS

Dr. Weber was born in West Virginia and raised in South East Ohio. She has called Lewis Center home for the past 20 years and has been practicing dentistry for over thirteen of them. She has completed many hours of continued education in all areas of dentistry keeping her up to date on the latest advancements. Dr. Weber is a member of the Advance Dentistry Study Club and a member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. Dr. Weber is proudly certified to deliver Box and Dermal Fillers to her patients and she received training for Frontline TMJ and facial pain therapy.

Dr. Weber’s favorite part of dentistry is making a lifelong patient out of someone who generally dislikes going to the dentist. Transforming patients smiles without anxiety and frustration, these patients become committed to preventative dentistry and realizing that oral healthcare is a big step in their overall well being and confidence.

Carolyn Molzahn, DDS

Dr. Molzahn is a native of Central Ohio and is thrilled to be back in her hometown! She spent the last four years in Pittsburgh, and while she loved her time there, she is so grateful to once again be close to family.

Dr. Molzahn spent a large part of her childhood and early adulthood playing basketball. She played at both Dublin Scioto High School and Denison University where she captained championship teams. She graduated from Denison with a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. She chose dentistry because of the ability to continue to work with her hands, and to form long-lasting relationships with patients and team members. She attended The Ohio State College of Dentistry and later completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio.

Kailyn Romine, DDS

Dr. Romine is a Buckeye at heart and was born and raised in small town Ohio. She moved to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University, where she first graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Biology, and later graduated cum laude with her Doctorate of Dental Surgery.

Dr. Romine’s passion for dentistry started at the young age of 13, when she got her first set of braces. She progressed her love for dentistry from patient, to shadowing dentists, to dental assisting, and finally to becoming a dentist. She loves that through dentistry she has the ability to give confidence, change lives, and improve the overall health of her patients.

In her free time, Dr. Romine enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Matt, and their two dogs. She enjoys staying active by boxing and swimming but also loves relaxing and watching Netflix- make sure to tell her your binge-worthy series!

Creating Stellar Smiles

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