At the core of our pediatric dental practice is a friendly team of professionals that are dedicated to your child's utmost comfort and optimal oral health. As part of our commitment to providing close, personalized attention to every patient, we want to encourage parent communication. Please know that we are here to provide outstanding patient care and education to your little one and that we value the trust you have placed in us.
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Michelle
Registered Dental Hygienist
Michelle comes from a family of dental professionals. She started her dental career as a Dental Assistant in 2001 and continued her education at the University of Michigan to become a Registered Dental Hygienist as well as a master's degree in public health from Central Michigan University.
Michelle has a passion for oral health and never wants to stop learning! She enjoys her work team and is an adjunct professor in the dental hygiene program at Grand Rapids Community College. She enjoys communicating with her patients to earn their trust by providing optimal oral health care and education for their unique needs.
Michelle has a wonderful husband and four children: three adults and one in high school. She also has two grandchildren that she calls her grand-bubs, and a very spoiled family dog!
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, being with family and friends, music and living the best life possible.
Phyllis
Certified Dental Assistant
Phyllis is a Dental Assistant at Eastern Dental. While her job is to see that Dr. Boone has the necessary tools to do the task at hand, her top priority is seeing that the patient feels warm and comfortable throughout their time in the dental chair.
She is dedicated to her profession and strives to continually better her knowledge of all dental aspects. Phyllis resides in Sparta and loves to stay active with her family.
Krista
Dental Assistant
Krista graduated from Delta College’s Dental Assistant Program in 2007, where she received an Associate Degree in applied sciences.
With her years of experience in dental assisting, her comprehensive expertise allows her to complete patient care with the greatest success. She loves working closely with patients; keeping up with their lives and giving them a positive experience. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach, camping, and being with her family.
Jasmine
Treatment Coordinator
Jasmine is a 2007 graduate of Blue Heron Academy. She works tirelessly with the parents and guardians of our young patients to get the most out of their dental benefits. She is bilingual and loves to help our Spanish-speaking families navigate their appointments with ease. Jasmine lives in Kentwood and loves to spend her free time with her two daughters and family.
Shari
Treatment Coordinator
Shari brings nearly 20 years of Medical/Dental Front Desk experience to Eastern Dental. She loves to help our valued families learn how to take care of their smiles and has a big heart for children of all ages. Shari is married with 2 grown boys and a cat named Tom. She enjoys traveling with her family and spending time with her sisters.
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Stefanie
Executive Assistant
Stefanie is the Executive Assistant at Smiles by Design and Dr. Boone’s wife. She is a graduate of Grand Valley State University, with a degree in Elementary Education and Middle School Science.
Over the years, she has worked side-by-side with Dr. Boone, managing such areas as practice marketing, human resources, accounts payable, and practice consulting. She is always busy working to make your overall experience as a patient at Smiles by Design the best it can be! In her spare time, Stefanie keeps busy attending various Wrestling, Soccer and Football events and traveling with her family.