| 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
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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. |
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KIM
I have been working for Deerhaven since October 1999. I have three
children, a husband, a Airedale, a guinea pig and a horse. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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