Our team members are really what make the difference at Lancaster Pediatric Dentistry!
Meet Dr. Jonathan W. Draney!
Dr. Jonathan W. Draney, DDS, MS, is a Utah native who graduated from Utah State University before moving to Columbus, Ohio, to pursue his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. While at OSU, he also earned a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and Master of Science.
Dr. Jon decided to specialize in pediatric dentistry after listening to his sister talk about her children’s positive experience at a dentist‘s office. “She couldn’t stop talking about how awesome the dentist was,” Dr. Jon recalls. “I decided then and there that I wanted to be a pediatric dentist and work with children myself.”
Dr. Jon chose Lancaster, Ohio, as the site for his new practice for several reasons. “I wanted to find a smaller town that I could call home, where I could raise my family and we could be part of the community,” he said. “I feel like I can really make a difference for the children in this area. It‘s important for kids to have a dentist trained in pediatrics, who can relate to them and make each visit amazing, easy and fun.”
Dr. Jon is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Ohio Dental Association. He has served as a student interviewer for the OSU College of Dentistry Admissions, as group leader for the OSU College of Dentistry Comprehensive Care Clinic and also participated in a dental service mission to the Dominican Republic. Dr. Jon is the recipient of many awards and honors, is committed to continuing education, and is looking forward to having his practice be a benefit to his community.
When he’s not on his dentist’s stool, Dr. Jon enjoys spending time with his wife and six children outside, grilling and gardening at home. An Eagle Scout, Dr. Jon is an avid outdoorsman with a passion for camping, rappelling and hiking, and also enjoys golf, football and paint-balling. He devotes time to photography, wood and metal working, carpentry, being the household’s handyman and taking his son, Tyler, to Buckeye games.
"When I look at my practice, I see smiling kids who are excited to see me, and grateful parents who trust that their children are in good hands. That's how I know I'm a success."
Meet Dr. Cole Bryant!
Dr. Cole Bryant, DDS, was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He played hockey and lacrosse in high school before going to The Ohio State University, where he graduated with a degree in mathematics. Dr. Cole then attended The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, where he and Dr. Jon were classmates.
Following dental school, Dr. Cole served as a postdoctoral fellow in pediatric dentistry at Ohio State and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. This experience included providing pediatric dental treatment to underserved areas in the Greater Columbus metropolitan area and rural regions of Ohio. Additionally, he supervised dental students from Ohio State on the Dental HOME Coach, a traveling dental bus that provides a “dental home” for elementary school children in Columbus.
Dr. Cole was then accepted into a specialty training program for pediatric dentistry that began in Maine and was completed in Arizona. Following residency, Dr. Cole worked for two years in a private practice treating children in Goodyear, AZ. After the birth of their second child, Dr. Cole and his wife decided it was time to return to Ohio to be closer to family. Dr. Cole and his family feel fortunate to have lived in two very different, unique and incredibly beautiful areas of the world, but are very happy to be back in Ohio.
Dr. Cole lives with his wife and children, along with one dog and one cat. He still plays hockey regularly and is looking forward to some colder weather after three years in Arizona. He is happy to be back in Ohio to continue his career as a pediatric dentist and is excited to be a part of Lancaster Pediatric Dentistry.
Meet Dr. George Chen!
Dr. George Chen, DMD, is a passionate pediatric dentist who believes patient care should be centered around empathy, respect and fun! His professional interests include treating patients with dental anxiety and special health care needs, as well as discussing individualized strategies to prevent and fight cavities.
A California native, Dr. George moved to Boston to complete his dental education at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (where he met Dr. Andrew!). There, he led “Give Kids a Smile Day” events for three years, as well as collaborations between primary care and dentistry. He also conducted research on unique ways to prevent cavities.
He continued his education at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Boston Children's Hospital, where he completed his residency in pediatric dentistry. There, he served as chief resident, focusing on treatment of patients with special health care needs, oral conscious sedation, dental trauma and more. His professional memberships include the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association and the Ohio Dental Association.
Dr. George is a new resident of Ohio where he lives with his fiancé, Chloe, and his two rescue dogs, Poppy and Luna. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys listening to classic rock and blues, playing the electric guitar, cooking, and keeping up-to-date with the latest technology.
Meet Dr. Kristine Shue!
Dr. Kristine Fu Shue, DMD, is a board-certified pediatric dentist originally from Seattle, WA. She has wanted to be a dentist ever since she was a little girl because teeth are awesome! Dr. Kristine attended the University of Pennsylvania’s Seven Year Bio-Dental Program, an accelerated dental degree program bridging the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Dental Medicine. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in African Studies, then continued to obtain her dental degree from Penn Dental Medicine. During her time in dental school, Dr. Kristine fell in love with pediatric dentistry from her time spent working with kids in the pediatric clinic and in her volunteer activities.
Following graduation from dental school, Dr. Kristine completed her post-doctoral residency in pediatric dentistry at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, CA, associated with NYU Langone Health. She had the opportunity to work with children of all ages there, including the underserved and children with special health care needs. In her second year, she served as chief resident and helped to organize and smoothly run the program.
One week after residency, Dr. Kristine got married and moved up to San Luis Obispo, CA, to be with her husband, Jon, a dentist in the United States Air Force. She worked for three years in private practice, taking care of families all along the Central Coast. Their next move took them to Ohio, where her husband is currently an orthodontic resident at The Ohio State University. They are very excited to call the Midwest “home.”
In her free time, Dr. Kristine loves to eat great food, play volleyball, read books, and go traveling and hiking with her husband. They are looking forward to welcoming a new little addition to their family next year – Baby Shue!
Meet Dr. Cynetha Henderson!
Dr. Nycole is a highly skilled and compassionate dentist who is dedicated to providing excellent dental care to her patients. Her passion for dentistry began at a young age, as she spent a lot of time in dental offices due to her love of sugary drinks and sweets. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Alabama A&M University before pursuing her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Howard University College of Dentistry.
Dr. Nycole loves practicing dentistry because she enjoys being able to make a positive impact on her patient's lives by helping them achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. She is committed to providing her patients with the highest level of care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Dr. Nycole is also passionate about utilizing current and best practices to ease dental anxiety, so her patients can feel relaxed and at ease during their appointments.
As a new dentist, Dr. Nycole is excited to provide her patients with personalized care that addresses their individual needs and concerns. She looks forward to building long-lasting relationships with her patients and their families.
Dr. Nycole is also looking forward to being a part of the new community where she will be practicing. She is excited to meet new people and get involved in the community in meaningful ways.
In her personal life, Dr. Nycole is an aunt to 3 nieces and a proud dog mom to a mini Australian shepherd. When she's not practicing dentistry, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, traveling, and watching soccer and basketball games.