Meet Dr. Chris Balsly

Chelsie Adams, EFDA, Office Manager 

Chelsie is our Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA). She has been in the dental field for over 20 years. She started learning in office chairside dentistry in 2002.

Chelsie went on to pursue her EFDA in 2007, where she graduated from The Ohio State University EFDA program. She also has expanded knowledge with helping throughout the office in all areas. Her main goal in dentistry is to help people smile again and receive the best care she can provide. She is very detailed with her work which helps her to achieve this goal.

When she is not busy doing dentistry, Chelsie loves spending time with her husband and kids. They love going camping, riding ATVs, taking their daughter on adventures and watching their boys play sports. Chelsie is very knowledgeable in the field and is a great asset to our team.

Dr. Chris Balsly

When it comes to preserving, enhancing and beautifying our smiles, we all want the best. The best care. The best service. The best results. It’s as simple as that.

Dr. Balsly, a Dentist in Mason Ohio, is a unique kind of dentist. He takes a gentle approach, easing any concerns you might have by providing valuable patient education. He listens so he can best understand your particular needs. Then he strives to provide the highest standard of personalized dental care using his skilled training in the latest advances in dental technology.

Shelly Winstel, RDH

Shelly Winstel is one of our Dental Hygienists. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1996.  She joined our office in 2021 and comes to us with almost 30 years of experience. She is thorough and gentle and loves building relationships with her patients.

Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband and dogs and playing racquetball.

Beth Hazard, RDH

Beth Hazard is a seasoned Dental Hygienist with over 30 years of experience helping patients maintain healthy, confident smiles. She earned her degree from the University of Louisville and has built a career rooted in compassionate care and patient education. Outside of the dental office, Beth loves to travel and cherishes time spent with her family.

Professional Background

Dr. Balsly completed his Doctorate in Dental Surgery at Ohio State University. He went on to complete an advanced training program at the Department of Veteran Affairs. Prior to creating Trailside Dental Care, Dr. Balsly obtained valuable experience while employed in several private practices throughout Cincinnati and Dayton.

Amanda Dewine, EFDA

Amanda Dewine is an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with over 10 years of experience in the dental field. She is a proud mother of five and a devoted Christian. Her journey has been shaped by faith, family and a passion for helping others feel confident in their smiles. Whether it's supporting her team at work or nurturing her children at home, she strives to bring compassion, dedication and integrity to everything she does.

Karly Spurlock, EFDA

Karly Spurlock is an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with over 20 years of experience in the dental field. Passionate about her work, she values the relationships she builds with her patients, ensuring they feel comfortable and cared for during their dental visits. Her extensive knowledge and dedication to patient care make her an excellent team member.

Professional Affiliations and Experience:

• Certified in Intravenous Sedation from Miami Valley Hospital
• Certified in ACLS
• Certified in Dental Forensics
• Advanced Training in Implant Dentistry
• Guest Lecturer for Medical Residents at The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
• Member of Academy of General Dentistry
• Accredited with over 270 hours of Continuing Education from the Academy of General Dentistry
• Member of American Dental Association
• Member of Ohio Dental Association
• Member of Cincinnati Dental Society
• Member of Dayton Dental Society

Volunteer Dentistry

Doctor Balsly is dedicated to helping those less fortunate. He has volunteered at several Safety Net clinics throughout Ohio. He volunteered to work with mentally and physically disabled patients. He has treated disabled Veterans. If you are a patient of our practice and know of a person in need, do not hesitate to ask for help.

Doctor Balsly travels abroad on a regular basis to provide emergency dental care. If you would like to help or donate to these missions, please contact our staff and we will give you more details

Jake Haper, DA

Jake Harper is Dental Assistant. He completed a two-year program at Butler Technical College and attained his radiology license. He joined our office in 2024. He is eager to learn and is planning on getting his Expanded Functions Dental Assisting license.

Outside of work, he loves art, hiking and spending time with family and friends.

Personal Life

Doctor Balsly grew up in Cincinnati. He attended Miami University in Oxford Ohio. He graduated with a degree in Management Information Systems. He was employed at Accenture as a Business Consultant before attending the Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Doctor Balsly lives with his family in Cincinnati. He is a life long Reds fan. The Bengals make him cry every Sunday.

Dr. Balsly looks forward to bringing out the full beauty of your smile.

Meet Dr. Neala Salmassi

Dr. Neala graduated from West Liberty University with a bachelor's in science in Dental Hygiene in June of 2010. She went on to complete her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at West Virginia University School of Dentistry in June of 2020. She completed her residency at Marshall University Cabell Huntington Hospital in July of 2021. She loves getting to know the patients and the area. Feel free to recommend your favorites sites. In her free time, she enjoys nature walk and spending time with her husband, Adam, son, Jack and dog, Olive.