Meet Our Team
Our team is the heart of everything we do. Each member brings a unique blend of expertise, passion, and a commitment to patient care that makes Sharp Smile Center truly shine. From the skilled hygienists and dental assistants who work alongside our Greater Kalamazoo dentists to our friendly administrative staff, we do all that we can to ensure that your time with us is easy, breezy, and stress-free.
Get to know those very professionals below and when you’re ready to request an appointment, give our Portage dental office a call at (269) 344-4004. See you soon!
Karen
Patient Scheduling Coordinator
Karen graduated from Western Michigan University in 1994 with a Bachelors of Science degree. She has worked at Sharp Smile Center since 1996 and knows all aspects of the business and front office duties. Karen is a most treasured member of Sharp Smile Center as her long years of service and loyalty reflect her dedication and work ethic. If you are looking for answers, Karen will be the person most people turn to. She is also kind, gentle, and never gets mad or raises her voice. She’s someone everyone loves to work with!
Karen married her husband, Dave, the same year she started at Sharp Smile Center and has been happily married since. She is a dedicated and wonderful mom with two beautiful children: Abby, who was born in 1999, and Nick, who was born in 2003. Her interests include spending time with her family, traveling, swimming, and just spending time outdoors in the summer. She is very excited about being an empty nester as her youngest is now in college. When you walk through our doors you can count on Karen to greet you warmly and take extra good care of you!
Jennifer
Practice Manager
Prior to entering the world of dentistry, Jennifer taught middle and high school science for a small private school in Otsego. When that school closed, she decided to change careers and has never looked back!
A Western Michigan University graduate, she has been married for 32 years and has 6 children. As an avid lover-of-the-outdoors, she relishes the multitude of beautiful trails and the slower-paced life that West Michigan has to offer.
Outside of the office, Jennifer loves spending time with her family, cooking, and watching her children participate in various sports; she also enjoys lifting weights, staying physically active and researching ways to optimize nutrition.
Her favorite thing about working at the Sharp Smile Center is using her teaching background to help our patients feel less anxious and better understand their individual treatment needs.
Lisa
Treatment Coordinator
Born in Paw Paw and raised in Kalamazoo, Lisa has a well-rounded dental background. She started her dental career as an assistant in the United States Air Force in 1986 and eventually gravitated to the business office. Having worked for Delta Dental and Sun Life Insurance Companies, Lisa learned the other side of dentistry. She has utilized her dental skills all over the country and abroad and is excited to be a “Sharpie” at the Sharp Smile Center. As the insurance coordinator, you rarely see her, but she is diligently working behind the scenes in the office.
Lisa has one grown daughter, Brittany, a “son-in-love”, Clayton, and a grand doggie, Hunter. In her spare time, Lisa enjoys traveling, eating, working out, reading, and rediscovering this great state of Michigan.
Bree
Registered Dental Hygienist
Prior to entering the world of dentistry, Jennifer taught middle and high school science for a small private school in Otsego. When that school closed, she decided to change careers and has never looked back!
A Western Michigan University graduate, she has been married for 32 years and has 6 children. As an avid lover-of-the-outdoors, she relishes the multitude of beautiful trails and the slower-paced life that West Michigan has to offer.
Outside of the office, Jennifer loves spending time with her family, cooking, and watching her children participate in various sports; she also enjoys lifting weights, staying physically active and researching ways to optimize nutrition.
Her favorite thing about working at the Sharp Smile Center is using her teaching background to help our patients feel less anxious and better understand their individual treatment needs.
Jessica
Clinical Manager & Dental Assistant
Jessica graduated from Lake Michigan College in 2008, earning a degree as a Registered Dental Assistant. She brings years of training and experience and is qualified to perform the most advanced procedures as a dental assistant. She became interested in dentistry at the young age of eight when she was riding in the back of her father’s truck and was exposed to carbon monoxide poisoning. She ended up hitting her mouth and knocking out several teeth on the concrete from dizziness. Because of many visits to the dental office and this early childhood experience, she became very interested in helping others with all their dental needs.
Jessica was born, raised, and currently resides in Hartford, MI. In 2009, she married her husband, Matt. Jessica and her husband have 2 children, Grayson (2012) and Avery (2015). Together, they have a chocolate lab, named Hank and 2 rescue kittens named Benny and Raven. Jessica is happy to be part of the Sharp Smile Center team, and we’re sure you will find her to be helpful, compassionate, and caring.
Brianna
Registered Dental Hygienist
Brianna graduated in 2023 from Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is eager to apply her knowledge and skills to provide exceptional dental hygiene care. With a gentle touch, friendly demeanor, and empathetic approach, Brianna strives to create a comfortable and relaxing environment for each patient. She believes in the power of empathy and takes time to understand each patient’s unique needs and concerns.
She also listens attentively, provides reassurance, and offers personalized care that is tailored to our patient’s specific needs. Along with being a registered dental hygienist, Brianna is licensed in laughing gas and local anesthetic.
In her free time, Brianna enjoys spending time on the lake or with her Neapolitan Mastiff, Frankie.
Amber
Dental Assistant
Amber is a native to Michigan, having lived in Grand Rapids for 20 years. She relocated to Indiana for 10 years, where she completed her associates degree in dental assisting and that began her love of dentistry. Since 2015, Amber has built on her expertise as a dental assistant and taken on a variety of roles at the front desk.
In more recent years, Amber and her husband have relocated back home to Michigan. They have three fur babies including a silver lab named Molly and two black and white cats named Bandit and Felix. It’s an understatement to say that Amber is a huge animal lover. In fact, one day, she hopes to have mini highland cows! Other passions of Ambers include reading books and crafts including crochet, quilling, resin pouring, and playing with her Cricut.
Megan
Dental Assistant
Megan joined Sharp Smile Center with experience in both the dental and medical fields. She has previously worked as a Dental Assistant in both oral surgery and periodontics and assisted patients at a local hospital as both a Certified Nursing Assistant and a front office staff member. Her previous experience has enabled her to have a greater understanding of dental procedures and insurance, helping her to better serve our patients.
When she is not working, Megan and her husband keep busy with their daughter’s sporting and school events. She also enjoys spending time doing arts and crafts projects like coloring books and candle making.
Tiffany
Dental Assistant
Bio Coming Soon!