Meet Our Dental Team – Lansing, MI
A Knowledgeable,
Caring Staff
No matter how talented a dentist is, they can only produce their best quality work when they have a talented, experienced team to help them. Our wonderful staff members will work with you and your loved ones to make each and every visit a pleasant, straightforward experience. When you walk into our dental office, you can be sure that you’ll be greeted with a smile and people waiting to help! Read the biographies below to get to know some of our wonderful team members a bit better.
Jaeda, Front Desk
Jaeda is from Detroit, where she gained experience working at a different dental office. She greatly enjoys being our patients’ first point of contact and showing them that our practice is a place where they can truly feel comfortable. She has three siblings (two sisters and a brother), and she has two cats named Lulu and Liza. She likes traveling, going to the movies, and bowling.
Felicia, Dental Hygienist, RDH
Felicia studied dental hygiene at Delta College and is an RDH. She also has experience as an orthodontic assistant! Here in Lansing, she clearly sees that the value of oral hygiene goes far beyond just a nice smile. It also has a direct impact on helping people live healthier lives. She really enjoys getting to know her patients over time and never knowing what each day will bring. Away from work, her biggest interests are crafting, hunting, and spending quality time outdoors.
Morgan, Dental Hygienist, RDH
Morgan studied dental hygiene at Kellogg Community College, and she is certified in CPR, nitrous oxide, and local anesthesia. Today, she’s been a part of the dental world for over ten years. She really enjoys meeting new people and spending time in this dental office’s wonderful atmosphere! Outside of work, she has two wonderful parents, one older sister, and a fur baby, Zena. In her spare time, you can typically find her listening to live music, riding rollercoasters, and trying new things. Here’s something you might not know about her: she loves horror movies!
Johnell, Dental Hygienist
Before joining our team, Johnell attended Ferris State University. Today, she has completed training in Dentiicon, Dentrix, FMX, PAN, and Eagle Soft. Plus, she has more than four years of hands-on experience! When asked what she enjoys most about being a dental hygienist, she said that it’s her amazing coworkers. As for life outside the practice, she likes spending time with her family, volunteering at church, hiking, shopping, and traveling.
Jodi, Assistant Manager
Jodi has been working in the dental world for nearly five years and is Five Star Certified with the Scheduling Institute. She really enjoys speaking with all of our patients and making sure their needs are met! At home, she and her husband Kyle have two cats named Bubba and Tiger. Outside of working hours, she really loves watching true crime documentaries, learning about history, going to museums, bowling, and relaxing outside in the summer. You may be surprised to find out that she has a pretty serious fear of rubber bands.
Tiffany, Hygiene Coordinator
Tiffany has over two decades of dental experience under her belt, and her background includes assisting as well as working at the front office. She considers her coworkers to be the best part of her job. She has two adult kids that she loves visiting with. When she has spare time, she likes watching Netflix, reading books, listening to music, and taking long walks outside.
Tina, Treatment Plan Coordinator
Tina has been in the dental field for over 35 years, and she has completed a number of continuing education classes during her career. In her current position as our treatment coordinator, she loves having the chance to speak with various patients and work alongside her amazing coworkers. She has two adult children that she enjoys spending time with. She really loves nature and often goes hiking and birding.
Maddy, Treatment Coordinator
Maddy has well over four decades of experience in the dental field and has always loved every minute of it. Having grown up in Brooklyn, NY, she went to study at Brooklyn Community College in New York City to earn her certification and spent much of her time gaining on-the-job experience. Today, she appreciates working with great coworkers and leaders, and she’s constantly excited to help others. At home, Maddy likes to spend time reading, watching movies, and being with her family and loved ones. She’s also involved in her church and loves to serve her community.
Rachel, Practice Manager
Rachel began her dental career at the age of 16, working as a patient chart filing clerk. After graduating from high school, she was trained as a dental assistant. Today, she has more than three decades’ worth of dental experience. She considers herself privileged to be able to lead such an amazing team. She married her high-school sweetheart, and she has four sons as well as a daughter-in-law. She considers herself a hobby genealogist; when she has spare time, she likes to put together family trees for her friends and family members.
Chloe, Patient Care Coordinator
Originally from Lansing, Chloe attended Lansing Community College before becoming our Patient Care Coordinator. Her favorite part of her job is interacting with the kind and appreciative patients and working alongside a team of supportive coworkers who make the office environment positive and collaborative. Chloe and all of her family members are patients at Healthy Smiles Dental Care of Lansing, and she considers herself a woman of all trades. In her free time, she enjoys creating lasting memories with friends and family, going on adventures, shopping, and being creative!