Dental Assistants:
Julie Certified Dental Assistant
Julie attended CareerLine Tech Center for her dental assisting degree. She has been a chair side dental assistant for over 18 years — eight of those at GDP! Julie loves her job because of the variety of things she does on a daily basis and because she loves her great co-workers. When not at GDP, Julie loves spending time with her husband of 20 years and their three boys (Jake, Austin and Levi), bargain hunting at Goodwill and spending time with her BFF Robin.
Tracy Dental Assistant
Tracy studied at CareerLine Tech Center and has been assisting for 11 years. She loves working at GDP because she likes helping her patients and loves her GDP team. Tracy is married and has two children, Grace and Liam. Tracy and her family enjoy spending time outdoors and going camping.
Julie Dental Assistant
Julie joined our team in June of 2014. She attended Career line Tech Center for her dental assisting degree and has worked as a dental assistant for over 20 years. Julie loves her job because she loves meeting new people and loves her amazing coworkers! Julie enjoys spending time with her four children, going to the beach and working out.
Tamara Dental Assistant / Clinical Coordinator
Tamara has been in the dental field for 30 years and has served in several capacities at GDP. Tamara enjoys her job because she absolutely loves our great patients and her awesome coworkers! GDP loves Tamara because of her amazing energy and upbeat personality! On the weekends, Tamara loves spending time her husband and their three amazing kids. They love to go boating in the summer and love to cheer on the MSU Spartans!
Dental Hygienists:
Gretchen Dental Hygienist
Gretchen has been a hard-working hygienist at GDP for over 10 years. We love Gretchen's friendly smile and sweet patient care. Gretchen's favorite part about working at GDP is building relationships with her patients and contributing to their healthy smiles. When not working Gretchen loves spending time with her husband and 4 kids.
Julie Dental Hygienist
Julie graduated with her Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene from Grand Rapids Community College in 1996 and has been working with GDP for 17 years. Julie loves helping people and finds enjoyment in providing valuable services while establishing trusting relationships with her patients. When not cleaning teeth, Julie loves being with her family. Her favorite season is summer when they often boat, camp and cheer for the Detroit Tigers!
Carrie Registered Dental Hygienist
Carrie received her Associates Degree from Grand Rapids Community college and is a registered Dental Hygienist through the State of Michigan. Carrie has worked in dentistry for seven years and has been at GDP for 5 years. She enjoys building relationships and making each person feel comfortable during each appointment. This allows her to give the most comprehensive care and helps her patients understand the importance of their continuing care.
Hailey Registered Dental Hygienist
Hailey is the newest member of our hygiene team! Hailey received her Associates Degree from Grand Rapids Community college and is a registered dental hygienist. Hailey's hard working, positive attitude is a great addition to our GDP team. When not at GDP, Hailey loves spending time with her husband, Andy and their German Shepard, Titan.
Front Desk:
Kelly Insurance Specialist / Front Desk Attendant
Kelly comes to us with over 20 years dental experience as a front desk and insurance specialist. Kelly's vast knowledge on insurance and procedures helps GDP enormously. In her spare time Kelly loves to work out and spend time with her husband and two girls!
Nichole Front Desk Attendant
Nichole is the newest member to our fantastic GDP team! You will see her beautiful, friendly smile when you check-in or check-out of our office! When Nichole isn't at work she loves spending time with her husband, Kyle, and their families.
Katie Marketing / IT Specialist / Front Desk Attendant
Katie has been in the dental field for 7 years and also brings with her four years of marketing experience with the West Michigan Whitecaps. Katie loves being back in West Michigan after living in Germany and Texas with her husband, who was in the US Army. When not working, Katie loves working out at Crossfit Grand Rapids and spending time with her husband and their three boys!