Donald Marks, DMD
Fax: 814.234.3508
State College, Pennsylvania 16801
About the Team
Nelson Foose, Registered Dental Hygienist
Nelson earned his BS in biology from Wheaton College and his AS in dental health from Luzerne Community College, where he was recognized as the outstanding graduate. His professional associations include Sigma Phi Alpha – Dental Hygiene Honors and Sigma Chi - Research Society.
While caring for our patients over the past nine years, Nelson has loved the overall commitment to excellence shown by all members of the team. He works to maintain high standards.
Patricia Santoro, Registered Dental Hygienist
Patricia obtained her BS degree from Pennsylvania State University. She went on to graduate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine as a registered dental hygienist. She was valedictorian of her class and was awarded the Susan Pechan Award for Excellence. Patricia is a member of the Sigma Pi Alpha Honor Society.
A valued team member for the past year, Patricia brings three years of experience to our practice. She considers herself blessed to work with our exceptional team of caring professionals, and she likes the individualized attention we give our patients.
Evalyne Hall, Business Coordinator
Evalyne obtained a dental assisting certificate from Orange Coast College in 1984 and was a Registered Dental Assistant in California for nine years. She received a BS in Business Administration at the University of Phoenix in 2005.
With 24 years of experience, including 15 with our practice, Evalyne considers our office her second home and her teammates as an extension of her family. That sentiment extends to the many clients she has met and befriended over the years.
Lisa Killinger, Treatment Coordinator
Lisa has been part of our team for five years. She loves meeting patients and seeing them transform their smiles with our restorative or cosmetic treatments. Lisa is excited to work with professionals truly focused on a patient’s needs and personal care.
Loralee Donahay, Treatment Coordinator
Loralee received her degree from Lock Haven University. She has been in the field for two and a half years and enjoys being able to help our clients love their smiles.
Renee Marks, Business Development Coordinator
Renee helped found the practice with Dr. Marks in 1973 and served the patients as a dental hygienist until 1990. She still is on loan to us when her teaching and consulting schedule permits. Currently she teaches dental hygiene and dental practice management at the Scottsdale Center for dentistry and in consults in the areas of periodontal care and practice management. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Dental Hygiene program and The Pennsylvania State University with a master’s degree in training and development. She has lectured extensively throughout the U.S. and has articles published in professional journals.