Meet Our Staff



Welcome to Deerhaven Family Dentistry!

We are pleased that you put your smile into our hands. Our team consists of two dentists, Dr. Niergarth and Dr. Merrithew;(seated in the front row)our business team, Eileen, Jane, Beth and Cindy. Our sterilization assistant Denise; (standing in the second row from left to right) our dental assistants, Sherry, Donna, Jen and Melanie; (standing in the third row from left to right) our hygiene team, Marlene, Deanna, Kim and Amanda. (not pictured Bridget)

Business Staff

	BETH Hello, I am Deerhaven Family Dentistry's Office Manager. I started working here in May 1997. I very much enjoy working with my team members and helping our incredible patients with all their needs. On my days off I enjoy camping, canoeing and being outdoors with my husband and daughter.
	CINDY Is Deerhaven Family Dentistry's Scheduling Coordinator. She has been working with us since July 2003. I have a wonderful husband, Jeff and three beautiful children, Megan, Sean, Sara and a blacklab, named Shadow. We live in Lake Ann and love camping and hanging out with my friends.
	EILEEN I started working with Deerhaven Family Dentistry in December 2002. I take care of the Accounts Receivables. I enjoy spending time with my husband, John and being outdoors.
	JANE I've had the pleasure of working with Deerhaven Family Dentistry since April 2006. I am one of the scheduling Coordinators. In my spare time, I like to cross-country ski and water ski.
Dental Assistants
	DONNA I am a Registered Dental Assistant. I started working for Deerhaven Family Dentistry in June 1996. I enjoy helping patients feel calm and as comfortable as possible while they have their dental needs met. I am married, have three grown children, and four grandchildren. We had the privilege of living in the west/southwest and England while my husband was in the Air Force. I am blessed to work here at Deerhaven. I enjoy my faith, family and friends.
	DENISE My name is Denise and I have been the sterilization assisitant for Deerhaven since December 2004. My husband, Lee and I have called Lake Ann our home since 2003, when we moved up north from Farwell. We have two children and three grandchildren. In our spare time we enjoy being outside and visiting many of the great places Traverse City has to offer.
	JEN I earned my degree in dental assisting and completed my education with a Registered Dental Assistant Certificate. I started working for Deerhaven in December 2008. I have a wonderful husband, Zac, and our four amazing children, Matthew, Paige, Madison and Alexa. We have a Shi-Tzu named Zen. My other passions in life include traveling, running & weight training. My motto: Life is short, live long!
	SHERRY Hi, I am one of Deerhavens (CDA, RDA) Certified and Registered Dental Assistants. I started working here in March 2003, and am fortunate to work with a fantastic group of professionals. When I am not working or sewing, you can find my husband, Bruce and I working on our home, (a work in progress) raising chickens, gardening or just being outside. We have two daughters, Paige and Melissa, who attend Western Michigan University. We have two pets, a dog JoJo and a bird Lovie.
Hygiene
	KIM I have been working for Deerhaven since October 1999. I have three children, a husband, a Airedale, a guinea pig and a horse.
	BRIDGET I live with my husband and daughter in Kingsley. We enjoy spending time with our beautiful daughter, Grace and our rotten lab, Boss and our kitty, Boozer. We enjoy the outdoors. I have been lucky to work for Deerhaven since September 2004
	DEANNA I have been a dental hygienist with Deerhaven Family Dentistry since February 1998. I reside in Williamsburg along with my husband, Kim and our two horses, Mike and Nuke. I am a past alumni of Ferris University. I hope if you are reading this you have or will soon be seeing us at Deerhaven and that you have found us to be just what you have been looking for. We strive to treat all patients in a professional, courteous, and gentle manner, and I hope you find this true.
	MARLENE I have worked for Deerhaven since February 1995. I work two days a week. I look forward to seeing my patients and helping them with their dental needs. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Bob and our many children and grandchildren that we have.
	AMANDA I am a native of Traverse City who has been practicing Dental Hygiene for the past 10 years. I started working for Deerhaven March 2007. I live in Lake Ann with my husband, two kids, a dog, a cat, and a fish. We love the outdoors and spend most of our time bike riding, hiking, boating, and playing sports.