Meet Our Team
Here at Newman Family Dental, we are very proud of our administrative team. They are your first point of contact when you call or visit our office. Our patients consistently give us feedback as to how comfortable they feel when they call us and arrive for their visit. Pleasant, warm, welcoming and understanding are often the words used to describe our administrative team, but that’s only half the picture.
The front desk team, as well as all of us here at Newman Family Dental, are very conscious of the fact that choosing a dental office for you and your family is a decision you do not take lightly. Our entire team understands the importance of great dental health and how it affects your overall health. In addition to being pleasant, patients tell us how gentle and caring out dentists are. Our team are experts at navigating through the complexities of insurance plans and helping you coordinate any and all appointments you need. We look forward to your call.
Tammy has been a Dental Hygienist for 31 years and has worked at Newman Family Dental since 1996. She graduated with an associate's degree in Science of Dental Hygiene at Ferris State University in 1987. She is also certified in Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide from U of D Mercy and continues to advance her education by taking courses yearly.
Since she was 6 years old, Roxann wanted to be a Dental Hygienist. She graduated from Wayne County Community College with an Associate degree in Applied Science of Dental Hygiene. Roxann graduated at the top of her class and has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for nearly 17 years. She has a son and a cocker spaniel named Zoey.
Kim has been with Newman Family Dental for 22 years as a Dental Hygienist. She received her associate's degree in Applied Science of Dental Hygiene at Wayne County Community College in 1996, then went on to get her bachelor's at U of D Mercy in 2003. Kim also received advanced training in Local Anesthesia from U of D Mercy.
Laura has worked at Newman Family Dental for 25 years. She graduated from U of D Mercy in 1989 and received her Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene in 1992. She is also certified in Local Anesthesia through U of D Dental School in 2015. Laura has two daughters and has been married to her husband, Floyd, for 17 years.
Paula has been at Newman Family Dental since graduating from hygiene school in 1998. She obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Detroit Mercy, and an Associate of Science from Wayne County Community College. Paula works every Friday and one Saturday a month.
Tanya received her Associates degree in Dental Hygiene in 1998 from Wayne County College. She has been a registered dental hygienist in the Dearborn/Dearborn Heights area for over 20 years. She is certified to administer nitrous oxide and local anesthetic. She enjoys educating her patients on achieving optimal dental health.
Carley is a recent graduate from U of M with a Bachelor’s of Science in Dental Hygiene. She knew dental hygiene was a great fit for her at the age of 16 years old because of her love for science and working alongside people. She is certified in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration.
At Newman Family Dental, we are so appreciative of our dental assistants, many of whom have been with our practice for over 20 years. Our dental assistants work side by side with our dentists, and we are lucky to have such a wonderful team. They know our patients, and our patients love seeing a familiar face when they come in for dental visits. Our assistants help make each and every visit feel like visiting an old friend.
Our assistants are vital to the dentists at Newman Family Dental. They help with all procedures making sure your appointment moves quickly and comfortably. The office stays up to date with all new innovations and procedures by regularly taking continuing education (CE) classes. We are fortunate to have such wonderful caring people at Newman Family Dental.
With more than 50 years of professional care from cosmetic to general dental needs, Newman Family Dental continues to be an important part of the local community.
