08/21/2025
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Taylor Erne back to the Avery Dental Group family, not just as part of our team, but now as one of our dentists!
Dr. Erne’s journey in dentistry has truly come full circle. Born and raised in North Royalton and a proud member of the North Royalton High School Class of 2015, she and her family have been patients at Avery Dental Group since she was a small child. At just 16 years old, she also joined our office team while attending the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center’s dental program. Back then, she assisted wherever needed, even working alongside our founder, the late and greatly respected Dr. E Tartara. Those early experiences, paired with growing up as part of our patient family, helped shape her love for dentistry and cemented her feeling that this profession was where she truly belonged.
After earning her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University in May 2024, Dr. Erne went on to complete a residency at the VA Medical Center of Cleveland, where she expanded her clinical skills and gained valuable experience in serving patients with a wide range of needs. She loved her years in Columbus, taking advantage of her rare free time to explore the city and all it had to offer.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Erne enjoys snowboarding, spending time with her family on the lake, and trying new foods and restaurants. Her down-to-earth personality and enthusiasm for life outside the office are just another reason patients find her so easy to connect with.
What makes Dr. Erne so special isn’t just her skill, but the way she treats every patient like family. Our practice has always been rooted in compassion, understanding, and putting patients first, and Dr. Erne embodies those values wholeheartedly. Even something as simple as being left-handed, an extra challenge in the dental world, has only made her more determined, adaptable, and thoughtful in her approach to patient care.
We are especially proud that Dr. Erne is now working alongside Dr. Kathryn Apotsos, Dr. Thomas Steffas, and Dr. Jonathan Tartara. Having had the privilege of learning from and working with each of them, Dr. Erne fits right in, and the entire team is excited to welcome her back, not just as a colleague, but as family.