AboutKevin S. Bone D.D.S.

Melanie joined our practice in 2019, and brings 24 years of experience in the dental field. She holds her Certification for Dental Assisting and maintains OSHA compliance for our office. Melanie is cross trained as a dental assistant and front desk advocate. She enjoys working between the front and back office to broaden her knowledge. “Our team is a wonderful mixture of dental professionals. Everyone is especially talented and family oriented.”

In her free time, Melanie enjoys gardening, home improvement projects, cooking, and spending time with her family. “I accidentally fell into dentistry after working in retail management. After my first day as a dental assistant, I was in love. It’s wonderful to see smile makeover outcomes. Truly, a smile can change someone’s life.”

Katie graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at Delta College. She worked as a dental hygienist for 15 years before joining Dr. Bone’s team in 2020.

When asked what she likes best about her occupation, Katie states she loves to meet patients and help them achieve a healthy smile. She also says, “I feel very fortunate to be working at Dr. Bone’s office and it is very rewarding to work with such a great team committed to giving excellent care."

Debbie graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at Delta College and has worked for Dr. Bone since 1995. She loves taking care of people. “I chose to work in dental care so I could help patients obtain and keep their oral health,” Debbie says. Working at one office for so long has allowed her to form lasting relationships with patients. “We stay very current on the latest in dentistry. I know everyone here does the best possible work for each and every patient.”

Patti, who graduated from Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, worked as a Registered Dental Hygienist for 16 years before joining our team in 1997. She is qualified to administer local anesthetic and has current CPR, OSHA and HIPAA training.

“I love working with people and helping them to set healthy goals,” Patti says. She appreciates the efforts this practice makes to stay up to date. “I love working with all my co-workers. It’s a very caring staff that genuinely cares about people and staying current in their professions. Dr. Bone is very easy to work with.”

Patti’s favorite oral health care tip is to use a high-quality electric toothbrush. “It really makes a difference in overall and dental health.”

When Jennifer joined our team in 2019, she brought 21 years experience in the dental field. She also worked as a Pharmacy Technician and a Certified Nurse Aide. She chose the dental profession because she finds it rewarding to help others transform their smiles. “The best part of my job is meeting patients, easing their anxieties, and building their trust. It’s a true joy caring for others,” Jennifer says. “The best part of being a part of this office is serving the patients in the community, the quality of dentistry delivered, and the team-oriented approach to dentistry with the highest quality of care.”

Jennifer’s favorite oral health tip is to invest in a musical-timer toothbrush for the kids. It makes brushing fun and encourages them to learn good oral hygiene.

Our Patient Advocate since 2018, Lauren also holds her Dental Assistant Certification. Prior to joining our team, she worked in several different offices as a Dental Assistant and receptionist. She loves working as part of our team. “The best part of my job is the joy we bring to our patients. It shows in their smiles. We truly are a family and care about all of our team members,” Lauren says.

Pam has worked in the dental profession since 1995. She started with Dr. Bone’s office as the Front Desk Advocate in 2007. Over the years, she has worked in finance, scheduling, and now is the office manager. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Business from Delta College and has participated in numerous continuing education classes.

Pam loves forming friendships with her patients and gaining their trust. “I enjoy working at Dr. Bone’s office because of our standards and the quality care our staff strives to give patients. It’s the type of care I want my family to have,” Pam says.

Pam lives on a farm in Reese with husband, Wayne. They have two grown children. When she is not busy working in our office, she enjoys working in her vegetable garden, yard work, yoga, walking, group Bible studies, and church activities.

Pam’s favorite oral health care tip is to floss first and brush second. That way, she never forgets to floss or decides to skip that step.

Sarah graduated from the Mott Community College Dental Assisting program. She was awarded the Max Hart Dental Academic Excellence Award from Mott and was appointed to the college’s Dental Advisory Board to guide curriculum. She is also a committee member for the Michigan Dental Assistants Association and Vice President of the Genesee District Dental Assistants Society.

She joined Dr. Bone in August 2016. She works with patients, but also orders all dental supplies and meets with sales representatives. She works with Dr. Bone’s Invisalign® patients. When not in this office, she works with a specialist in periodontics and dental implants. That experience helps her patients in this office.

“I chose dentistry because I understand how frightening it can be. I had a bad experience as a child, as so many people do. I want to show my patients that the dental chair doesn’t have to be a scary or painful place,” Sarah says. “Believe it or not, patients who are anxious or apprehensive are my favorite. I make it my goal every day to change their negative perspective of the dental office.”

Sarah’s favorite oral health care tip is classic: Never go to bed without brushing and flossing. She even suggests keeping floss in your bedside table so there are no excuses.

Bonnie graduated from Delta College with her associate degree in Applied Science and holds both her RDA and CDA license. She has held various roles in previous dental offices before joining our dental team as our Dental Service Coordinator. She is very happy to be a part of Dr. Bone's dental team. The patient comes first and foremost in everyone's mind here.

Liz has been in dental assisting since 2017. Her experiences include Pediatrics and General Dentistry. Liz was born and raised in Halls, Tennessee. She went to Concorde College for dental assisting in Memphis, Tennessee. Liz says, “The reason I choose dental as my profession is because I love to help patients transform their smiles.” The two best things about my job are the awesome team that I work with and helping patients reach a healthy smile. Outside of the office she loves spending time with family and friends as well as being in the outdoors fishing, hiking, and spending time on the beach reading a book.