Dentist in Mentor, OH
All our professionals at Macy Family Dentistry maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.
James E. Macy, D.D.S.
Dr. James E. Macy established Macy Family Dentistry in 1974 with his wife, Jeanette, the office administrator. Dr. Macy received his Bachelor of Science degree and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
After dental school, in 1972, Dr. Macy served in the United States Navy stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. Because this area is considered a remote duty station, he treated everyone from children to retired generals and admirals gaining vast experience in all phases of dentistry.
The private practice began in July 1974, in Mentor, Ohio, and continues today.
Dr. Macy is a past president and a member of the Northeastern Ohio Dental Society and maintains membership in the Ohio Dental Association, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Delta Sigma Delta Dental fraternity, and was honored with a nomination to the Pierre Fauchard Academy.
Civically, Dr. Macy is a current member and past president of the Mentor Rotary Club. He continues to volunteer for various service projects. After serving on the board of directors for the Mentor Harbor Yachting Club, he was elected to Commodore in 1998. Dr. Macy served on the board of directors at Phillips Osborne School and he is very proud to see two of his grandchildren attending Andrews Osborne Academy in Willoughby, Ohio.
Dr. Macy and his wife of 48 years, Jeanette, have three children and six grandchildren, live in Lake County. Dr. Macy is an avid golfer, boater, fisherman, and enjoys planting his infamous summer vegetable garden. He enjoys music and playing his bass guitar in a local rock and roll band for charity events. You always know when he is in the office because WMJI is on the radio and he can be heard singing along with the tunes.
Jacqueline Cerar, D.D.S.
Dr. Jacqueline Macy Cerar is dedicated to serving the needs of her patients and providing the best possible care. Dr. Cerar, a Lake County native, attended the University of Notre Dame before receiving her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1999, from The Ohio State University, where she was ranked second in her class and served as team dentist. Immediately after graduation, Dr. Cerar joined her father at Macy Family Dentistry.
Dr. Cerar has earned several prestigious awards for excellence in dentistry and continues to stay abreast of new advances in the dental field by attending several dental training sessions and seminars throughout the year.
Dr. Cerar has used her skills, expertise, and gentle care in several humanitarian efforts such as “Give Kids a Smile,” “Professionals Serving Humanity (Honduras)” and a Hurricane relief effort and dental service mission to remote Bay Island, Guanaia. She is an Ohio Dental OPTIONS provider doing pro bono dentistry for the underserved in our community.
Dr. Cerar is also the chairperson of the United Way of Lake County Campaign Professional Division and the Lake Health Department of Dental Surgery. She serves on the Board of the Northeast Ohio Dental Society and Andrews Osborne Academy Board of Directors. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Women Dentists, and the Ohio Dental Association.
Dr. Cerar and her husband, Pete reside in Concord, Ohio with their two sons Brice and Pierson. Jacqueline is an avid runner and triathlete. She also enjoys traveling, boating, and spending time with family and friends.
Brittany Haddad, D.M.D.
Dr. Brittany is a Connecticut native and graduated from Western Connecticut State University before continuing on to Case Western Reserve University to receive her D.M.D. in 2016. She is a member of the Greater Cleveland Dental Society, Ohio Dental Association, American Dental Association as well as the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Brittany is originally from Connecticut, but after relocating to Cleveland for dental school, fell in love with the city and decided to make Cleveland her home. She is married to Jason and has one little ball of energy *ahem* daughter, named Madeline. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her family, several extended members of which she has recruited to move to Cleveland as well! She also enjoys traveling and is lucky enough to have been to 5 of the 7 continents. In the warmer months, she spends lots of time working in her vegetable garden!
Dr. Brittany’s patient care philosophy includes compassion, honesty, and doing her best work for each and every patient. She seeks to put all of her patients at ease with her caring, and cheerful chairside manner. But be warned, this includes some corny jokes!
Dr.Cemal Aydin Cabi
Dr. Cabi is a native of northeast Ohio having grown up in Warren. He attended The Ohio State University for undergraduate studies, and received his DDS degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1991. Dr. Cabi then completed one year of Advanced Education in General Dentistry through Case Western.
He opened a dental practice in Aurora, Ohio in 1992, and built a successful private practice for over 25 years. Dr. Cabi sold his practice to a corporate dental service organization, but soon realized that corporate dentistry was not how he wished to practice. He joined Macy Family Dentistry in March of 2021.
Dr. Cabi continues to further his education through membership in three study clubs, as well as being a member of the ADA, ODA, and Greater Cleveland Dental Society. Dr. Cabi’s passion is cosmetic dentistry, in which he has placed thousands of Lumineers (minimal preparation veneers) and improved the smiles of countless patients through his dental abilities.
Dr. Cabi is happily married with three grown children. As a family, they love to spend time together and travel during their time off.