MEET THE TEAM
Shelly
Patient Care Coordinator
Michelle came to Ada Family Dentistry in 1992 as a Dental Assistant. She made a change to the front desk as a Patient Care Coordinator in 1994. She enjoys getting to know all the patients on a personal level, and help them get the most out of their dental benefits to get the treatment they need.
Most days you can find Michelle out on a walk, out in her garden, or working out. She enjoys baking and spending time with her family, along with other activities such as yoga and hiking. Her favorite place to hike is in Arizona, where she would like to move after retirement.
Tammy
DA - Dental Assistant
Tammy graduated from Heartlands Dental Assisting Program in 1987 and completed her radiology certification at Ferris State University in 1989. She has been practicing at Ada Family Dentistry since 2000 and has more 20 years of experience in chair side assisting including 11 years in an orthodontic practice. Tammy has attended a number of continuing education courses over the years dealing with clinical aspects of dental assisting and patient management. She also volunteers her time at the Mel Trotter Dental Clinic in Grand Rapids and has been a part of the Tooth Time Event at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum for Children's Dental Health Month.
Outside the office Tammy enjoys spending time with her family and attending her children's sporting events. She also enjoys camping with both family and friends.
Susan
RDH - Registered Dental Hygienist
Susan holds an associate degree in dental hygiene from Lakeland Community College inMentor, OH. She began working at Ada Family Dentistry in 2008.
Susan stays current with the newest dental technology by attending numerous workshops and seminars. Enabling patients to have a positive, enjoyable experience at the dental office is her main goal. For Susan, the most rewarding aspect of being a dental hygienist is the friendships that develop with her patients.
Susan enjoys traveling, boating, cookin, and sports.
She and her husband have two sons
Jennifer
RDH - Registered Dental Hygienist
Jennifer started her dental career graduating from Heartlands Institute of Technology for dental assisting in 2002. Her career paths lead her to Grand Rapids Community College to receive her Associates Degree in Applied Arts and Science for Dental Hygiene in 2007. Jennifer has continued her education and has received her license to administer nitrous oxide sedation and local anesthesia. She stays current by attending continuing education classes and dental seminars.
Outside of the office Jennifer is a volunteer youth leader at her church. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and children.
Lindsay
Patient Care Coordinator
Lindsay joined Ada Family Dentistry in 2020. She grew up in the Chicagoland area and started her dental career assisting in a pediatric dental office for a friend of the family during college. Lindsay graduated from University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science degree and continued to work in the dental field in the front office. She enjoys working with patients to ensure that they get the most out of their dental benefits and get the dental care that they need and deserve.
Outside of the office Lindsay enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, reading, traveling, and being up at the lake.
Aubrey
RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Aubrey is originally from Jenison, MI but currently lives in Grand Rapids with her husband. Since graduating from Thompson M-TEC in 2014, she has been proudly educating patients on the importance of oral health for the past 8 years. She is very passionate about making sure her patients are comfortable while in the dental chair.
When Aubrey is not chairside she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 golden retrievers (Mila and Franco) She loves traveling and spending time outdoors! She is a Chicago Cubs fan and a die hard Mathew Stafford fan!
Nichole
RDH - Registered Dental Hygienist
Nicole joined Ada Family Dentistry in 2022. She graduated from Grand Rapids Community College with her Associates Degree in Applied Arts and Science for Dental Hygiene.
Nicole stays current by attending continuing education and dental seminars. She enjoys giving patients a positive experience while educating them on their overall oral health.
Outside of the office Nicole enjoys working out, being around family and friends, going to the drag races, and attending sporting events.
Samantha
RDH - Registered Dental Hygienist
Samantha earned her degree in dental hygiene from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. She has earned her certification in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation. Samantha loves to educate her patients on how to improve their oral systematic health.
In Samantha’s free time, she loves to spend time with her family, friends, and most importantly her cat Sage. Her hobbies include: running, reading and camping.