Meet Our Team

Our Livonia practice would not operate so efficiently and smoothly without our wonderful support team—the dental hygienists, the dental assistants, and the business office staff. Many of us have been with Livonia Dental Group for 15 years or longer. The inspiration, dedication, and professionalism of our doctors encourage us to stay right here.

 

Meet our Dental Hygienist

Barbara (Bobbie): Registered Dental Hygienist

As a part of our team since 1982, Bobbie performs regular hygiene functions, such as checking your medical history, performing oral cancer exams, taking your X-rays, giving fluoride treatments, periodontal charting, and root planing and scaling. Bobbie also keeps her plate full with Zoom! teeth whitening, applying cavity shields, re-care appointments and patient education. She worked in dental offices as a receptionist and dental assistant during high school and when she attended college at the University of Detroit School of Dentistry. Bobbie is a member of the Detroit District Dental Association. When she takes time to relax, she likes to paint, play the piano, golf, and garden.

Kathy: Registered Dental Hygienist

Kathy began working with our practice in 1996. Since then, she has served our patients by checking medical histories, taking X-rays, administering fluoride treatments, applying sealants, performing cleanings, and supervising Zoom! teeth whitening. Kathy graduated from Oakland Community College in 1996 and works as a substitute clinical instructor at OCC; she has received her certification in administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide. An SADHA advisor to dental hygiene students, Kathy is a board member of the Oakland County Dental Hygienists’ Association. She spends her down time traveling, bike riding, and reading.

Dolores: Registered Dental Hygienist

A 1965 graduate of the University of Detroit School of Dental Hygiene, Dolores got her start in the dental field at 16, working as a dental assistant. She is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association, the Michigan Dental Hygiene Association, and the Oakland County Dental Hygiene Association. Dolores attends to your oral hygiene needs hands-on by educating patients on different treatments and ensuring that patients feel comfortable in our office. Dolores really loves playing cards and games, especially pinochle and bridge. She also enjoys reading and going for walks.

 

Amy: Registered Dental Hygienist

After working as a dental assistant in high school, Amy went on to Michigan State University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Missing the dental field, Amy went back to school and graduated from the University of Detroit in 1995 with a BS in dental hygiene. Amy’s responsibilities include checking your medical history, taking your X-rays, and performing oral cancer exams, periodontal charting, root planing and scaling, supervising fluoride treatments, and applying sealants; she also handles our Zoom! in-office tooth whitening procedure. As an educator, Amy gives her patients information on all dental procedures, personalized home care, and the importance of regular cleanings. Amy is a member of the Michigan Dental Hygiene Association. When Amy leaves the office, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

 

Meet Our Dental Assistants

Barbara: Dental Assistant

Barbara, a chairside dental assistant, takes care of many responsibilities to keep our office running smoothly. A graduate of Dental Careers, Inc., Barbara received her X-ray certification from the Michigan Dental Association’s Dental Assisting Radiography Program. Besides working chairside, she also shoots and develops X-rays, takes impressions, assists the hygienists, and sterilizes all instruments, equipment, and surfaces to help keep patients safe. In her extra time, Barbara enjoys photography, gardening, sewing, and traveling; she has visited 22 states and 12 countries.

 

Denise F.: Dental Assistant

During high school, Denise worked part-time as a dental assistant. She took a break to have her two children, and then rejoined the field of dentistry with our practice. Denise assists the dentists chairside, sterilizes equipment and instruments, checks on lab cases, and helps the hygienists. Denise loves spending time outdoors working in her yard. She likes traveling, participating sports activities, hiking, and riding dirt bikes.

 

 

Denise W.: Dental Assistant

Denise has been with us since 1999. She assists the doctors chairside and takes any X-rays and impressions. She is trained in all aspects of our CEREC machine. During her free time, Denise likes to participate in sports and scuba dive. She vacations 365 days of the year by as much fun as she possibly can.

 

 

 

 

Michele: Dental/Business Assistant

With a career that began in her uncle’s dental office, Michele has the skills and experience needed to succeed on our team, having joined our group in 1989. She helps the doctors at the chairside, works at the front desk scheduling appointments, and provides stellar customer service. Getting to know patients and making them feel at home in our office gives Michelle great satisfaction. Michelle spends her spare time camping, walking, and traveling.

 

 

 

Manorama: Dental Assistant

Manorama joined our team in 1999. She offers chairside help and takes your X-rays and impressions. Her goal is to provide quality care to our patients. Outside of work, Manorama enjoys cooking and spending time with her family.

 

 

 

 

 

Meet Our Business Staff

Andrea: Office Manager

Since 2000, Andrea has kept the office running smoothly. She will greet you as you enter our office, file your insurance claims, and schedule your appointments. Andrea likes to spend her extra time reading, bicycling, and going to the movies. She also enjoys most outdoor sports activities and taking her daughter to the park.

 

 

 

 

Nichole: Business Assistant

Nichole started her career with our team in 2005. Expect to see her pleasant smile when you arrive at our office. She oversees the scheduling of our hygiene department and will help you with any insurance or financial concerns. Nicole has currently returned to school and is studying business administration. To make the most of her time away from the practice, Nicole enjoys working out, rollerblading, and the great outdoors.

 

 

 

Susan: Business Assistant

In 1977, Susan began her career as a dental professional; she has worked in our practice since 1998. When patients visit our office, Susan will welcome them and complete appointment check-in. She also deals with the verification of insurance coverage, scheduling appointments, and answering the phone. Susan has a great enthusiasm for her job, loves her work, and attends seminars to stay up-to-date on advances in her field. For relaxation, Susan likes to visit with her grandchildren, paint, and arrange flowers.