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!

Courtney, Registered Dental Hygienist

Courtney is originally from Warsaw, Indiana, and brings over 20 years of experience in the dental field to her role as a hygienist at Radiant Dental. She studied at Indiana University, where she earned her dental hygiene credentials and received her license to administer local anesthetic. Courtney enjoys connecting with each patient and takes pride in helping them achieve excellent oral health through preventive care and education.

She shares her life with her husband, and together they enjoy an active, well-balanced lifestyle. In her free time, Courtney loves biking, hiking, reading, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family. A fun and surprising fact about her? She still has the unexpected ability to climb a rope, just like back in gym class!

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!

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.

Abigail, Dental Assistant

Abigail is a valued member of the Radiant Dental team and brings meaningful experience to her role as a dental assistant. She is CPR, x-ray, and nitrous certified, and has completed continuing education in airway therapy, orofacial myofunctional therapy, and laser treatment. She’s passionate about providing comfort and care to patients while building lasting relationships with both patients and teammates.

Originally from Commerce, MI, Abigail completed an apprenticeship in Holt after attending Central Michigan University. Outside the office, she enjoys boating, crocheting, biking, reading, and spending time with her family. She’s a proud mom to Elle and Enzo, who both say they want to be dentists when they grow up! She also holds a degree in event management and advertising/marketing communication.