Grace V. Eichler, DMD

  • by AGD Staff
  • Jan 1, 2025
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“I pride myself in having a laughter-filled office, with team members and patients laughing together in the hallways to help alleviate the anxiety that patients often feel.”

Dental Care of Fairfield, Hamilton, Ohio

A pacifier attachment is a common cause of childhood dental problems, but, for Grace V. Eichler, DMD, it sparked her dentistry career. 

“I had a major dental transformation at a young age — thanks, pacifiers! — and spent plenty of time with my general dentist, orthodontist and oral surgeon,” she said. 

Eichler observed how her childhood dentist volunteered in the community and mentored young dentists, and that inspired her to pursue a dentistry career.  

Eichler was nominated to this year’s 10 Dentists to Watch list by her colleague Matthew J. Kirlough, DDS, FAGD, who highlighted her involvement in organized dentistry. Eichler is the chair of the Subcouncil on New Dentists and serves on the Council on Membership Services for the Ohio Dental Association. 

Additionally, Eichler speaks at continuing education (CE) courses for new dentists, focusing on mental health challenges in the profession. 

“Helping new dentists feel seen and not alone in their struggles has been a huge motivator for me,” she said, emphasizing the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health in dentistry.

Eichler has not only played a role in helping dentists feel more comfortable in their profession, but she’s also created a practice environment that eases patients’ fears. 

“We’ve pivoted to making our office not feel like a dental office. We have plants all over, candles burning and plenty of sunlight,” she said. “I pride myself in having a laughter-filled office, with team members and patients laughing together in the hallways to help alleviate the anxiety that patients often feel.”

Looking ahead, Eichler continues to set ambitious goals. In 2025, she is set to receive her FAGD and is expanding her clinical skills to include implant placement, driven by patient demand to stay in-office for more procedures.