James Y. Chen, DDS MS (517) 787-9171

Meet the Staff

Bonnie – Dental Administrator

Bonnie has been in the dental field for nine years. She is part of our front office staff. She loves to read, garden, and is our roller derby queen, ask her about it. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two cats. She has a contagious laugh and is a friend to everyone.

Sandy – Dental Administrator

Sandy is the first smiling face you will see upon entering our dental practice. She has been with us since 2010 and if you give our office a call, chances are you’ll hear Sandy’s sweet, helpful voice on the other end. Sandy has a wonderful family whom she loves spending her time with, as well as cooking and spending time on the lake. She is always happy to help with any questions you may have.

Joan - Dental Assistant

Joan has been involved in the dental field for almost 40 years and is a dental assistant in our office. She has two sons and five grandchildren. She enjoys ballroom dancing, big band music, as well as spending time with her family. She takes great pride in a job well done. She is a very caring and compassionate person, and always tries to do her best. She is wonderful with patients that are nervous, and always has a reassuring smile and a hand to hold to make you feel better.

Brigitte – Dental Assistant

Brigitte has been in dentistry for 33 years and is a dental assistant here in our office. She has two children and one grandson, who is the light of her life. She lives on a lake and enjoys sailing and loves food, which you will find out as soon as you meet her. She takes great pride in her work and doing things right. She loves helping patients understand treatment and making them comfortable while they are here. She has a great sense of humor that can put anyone at ease, which we all need at the dentist office.

Ami – Dental Hygienist

Ami graduated from University of Michigan and has been a dental hygienist for 16 years. She is married and has three children. She loves spending time outdoors with her children, especially summertime in the pool. She prides herself on her time management and loves to help any way she can at work. She can always think of positive words of encouragement for her patients. Her soft spoken words and gentle ways will put you at ease right away.

Colleen – Dental Hygienist

Colleen graduated from Ferris State University and has been a dental hygienist for 35 years. She enjoys singing in her church choir and has gone to New York to sing at Carnegie Hall with them. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their Springer Spaniel, Mitzi. She has a compassionate heart and always tries to do her best job on every patient. She is a really great listener and treats each patient as if they are the only one she has. She has a gentle touch and likes to make her patients feel cared for and special.