Meet Our Dental Team – Farmington Hills, MI

Laura, Registered Dental Hygienist

As a native of Farmington Hills, Laura has well over two decades of experience working in the dental field. She attended the University of Michigan, became a Registered Dental Hygienist as well as an Orthodontic Assistant, and earned certifications in areas like local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation. The best part about her day is being able to help patients reach their dental goals so that they can show off a proud smile. Away from the office, Laura lives with her husband, their two kids, and their family dog. Other than dentistry, she enjoys watching and playing various sports, hiking in nature, and playing the viola in a local orchestra. One fun fact about her: she can touch her nose with her tongue!

Michele, Registered Dental Hygienist

Born and raised in Livonia, Michele has been helping patients improve their hygiene for three decades and counting. She worked as a dental assistant for a general dentist before studying at the University of Michigan Dental School for Dental Hygiene. Afterward, she went on to become certified in nitrous oxide and local anesthesia administration and has also undergone continuing education courses in multiple areas, such as TMJ disorder, pharmaceuticals, and patient compliance.

Michele’s favorite part about her job is being able to form strong bonds with everyone who walks through our doors. Away from the office, she lives with her husband, their two kids, and their pet dog. Her hobbies include going on walks, gardening (sometimes), spending time with her family and friends, and attending her book club!

Melissa, Treatment Coordinator

Originally from Wixom, MI, Melissa has been part of the world of dentistry for a decade now, and she loves creating a positive impact in the lives of our patients. The best part about her job is being able to work in a welcoming environment alongside a talented and passionate team. She first studied at Oakland Community College and became dental assisting and X-ray certified, working as a hygiene assistant until she was able to move up front as a hygiene coordinator. She later started working on doctor schedules before landing in dental billing and insurance, and she couldn’t be happier.

Away from the office, Melissa spends much of her time with her husband and their beautiful daughter. Other than being with her family, she also enjoys cooking, gardening, crocheting, and reading. As an avid Kindle reader, she loved the Harry Potter series for years before getting a hold of A Court of Thorns and Roses , which is now her new favorite. One of her biggest dreams is to have a farm with animals and acres to garden and grow delicious foods for her loved ones.

Malissa, Front Office/Insurance Coordinator

Malissa grew up in Detroit, MI, and has close to a full decade of experience in the dental field. She studied at Washtenaw Community College and has been helping patients get their oral healthcare needs scheduled to avoid costly issues later on. Over the years, she’s become certified in OSHA, HIPAA, and First Aid, completed 22 hours of MDA professional development courses, and received advanced training in topics like periodontal disease, implants, Dentrix, and more. She’s also well-versed in dental insurance verifications and billings, and she enjoys helping patients navigate their coverage plans.

Other than helping people get the dental treatment they deserve, Malissa lives happily with her husband, their son, and their two golden retrievers. Together, they enjoy traveling, salmon fishing, being outdoors, and visiting the Smokey Mountains. She’s also passionate about serving at her church and loves helping in the children’s ministry.

Gloria, Greeter/ Patient Care Coordinator

Gloria has been working in the dental field since 2020, and she joined our team in March of 2024. She absolutely loves meeting a variety of wonderful people alongside such a caring and talented team. In fact, that’s why she enjoys being a Patient Care Coordinator so much!

When Gloria isn’t at our office or attending Grand Valley State University, she likes hiking, camping, and reading. She also enjoys spending time with her black cat named Lemonade!

Lori, Registered Dental Assistant

With close to four decades of experience working in the field of dentistry, Lori remains passionate about helping her patients achieve their desired results from their dental treatment. Originally from South Lyon, MI, she earned her Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credentials through high school courses as well as on-the-job training. She later obtained her license as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) from Washtenaw Community College and still pursues continuing education to remain current with the latest advancements in dentistry.

Today, Lori lives with her husband and their pet Beagle, and they have two sons who live nearby. Whenever she isn’t at the office, you might expect her to be lounging around at home, going on walks every day, and attending dinner nights with family on the weekends.

Mahita, Dental Assistant

Mahita was originally born in India. She earned a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in India, and she has CPR certification. She greatly enjoys her role as a dental assistant at our practice and loves being able to meet a wide variety of people with so many different cultural backgrounds.

Mahita has a spouse who works as an engineer in Ann Arbor as well as a young daughter. She enjoys cooking, shopping, listening to music, dancing, and traveling. She really loves having the chance to learn about different cultures and traditions.