Dental Staff

Jill is one of our hygienists at Anderson Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. She has worked with the Andersons since 1994. She graduated from West Ottawa High School and then earned her degree as a Registered Dental Hygienist from Grand Rapids Community College, where she served as her Class President. She later obtained her license to administer Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide sedation. She volunteers as a hygienist at the Holland Free Dental Health Clinic.

'I love caring for my long-term patients as well as meeting new patients. I have developed great relationships over the years with so many of our patients. Building trust and sharing my dental knowledge is really important to me. I really enjoy seeing patients of all ages, from making a toddler's first appointment memorable to making sure my 90-year-old patient is comfortable. I have shared a lot over the years (I've been told I like to talk!) but have gotten back so much more. I am glad I chose to be an RDH!

I married my high school sweetheart Mark and we have 2 boys. Mark is part owner of Town & Country Electric in Zeeland. Our son Mitchell is serving as a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Army and our son Andrew is an electrical apprentice at Town & Country Electric. I love being social! I enjoy hiking, traveling, digital scrap-booking, playing games & reading.”

Kelly is a warm and gentle hygienist that will guide you as you care of your teeth more and more. She is passionate about helping her patients to have the brightest and strongest smile possible! You’ll leave your appointments feeling like you’ve made an irreplaceable friend!   

Kelly began her career in dentistry while in college and graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in 1998. Married to her incredibly adventurous high school sweetheart, Kelly and her husband Jeremy have been married for 26 years. They have three children and a well-loved golden retriever, Zippy. 

Reading fabulous books, pushing herself to be her best, and traveling to places on her bucket list, Kelly enjoys time with family, friends, and navigating a truly full life.

If you have ever met Becky, you would remember her! She has a heart of gold and patients love her!

Becky graduated from West Ottawa High School and later went back to college and graduated in 1998 from Grand Rapids Community College as a Registered Dental Hygienist. While in college she was a member of the National Honor Society and she co-recipient of the Community Dentistry Award for an Anti-Smoking Program designed for middle school students. She has worked for Dr. Tom and Dr. Jackie since 2006. Her favorite part of being a dental hygienist is working with children to improve home care and making their dental appointments fun. She is married to Mark and they enjoy traveling, scuba diving, gardening, and playing pickleball.

Melinda is a Registered Dental Assistant and completed her training at Lake Michigan College in 2009. She is also a Holland Christian High School graduate. She has been employed by Dr. Tom and Dr. Jackie since 2007. As a dental assistant, her duties include assisting in all chairside procedures and working with patients to make sure that they are comfortable throughout their dental appointments. Melinda is married and has three young children.

***Melinda's middle name should have been 'Organized!' because she definitely keeps our office in order and we all appreciate her talents!

Brenda graduated from West Ottawa High School and went on to receive her Registered Dental Assisting degree from Grand Rapids Community College in 2014. Brenda started working for the Anderson's in 2014, and she has been a great addition to our dental family! She has a warm and caring personality, with a little spunk which makes her so fun to be around. She is bilingual which is always very helpful for our Spanish-speaking patients. Brenda has been married for 5 years and just welcomed their first baby in February 2022 and expecting another girl in September 2023!

Danielle, otherwise referred to as Dani, graduated from Unity Christian High School in 2019 and is currently attending Grand Rapids Community College Dental Hygiene program! Dani started working for the Andersons in August of 2021 and has been on-the-job trained as a dental assistant. “Becoming a dental assistant has and will continue to give me amazing, hands-on experience before entering a hygiene program.” Dani commutes here from Hudsonville and in her free time, she enjoys spending time with her closest family and friends, working out/going to the gym, traveling, reading, playing games, hiking, and watching movies. Most importantly, she loves the Lord and desires to share the love and joy of Christ with our office and others. Above all, she is excited for the next stages in life and is eager to pursue a career in dental hygiene. She is smart, sweet, and sassy!

When you call Anderson Family & Cosmetic Dentistry you may very well hear the voice of Leslie. Whether you are calling to make a new appointment, calling to go over your treatment needs or you have a general dental question, Leslie will be happy to help you. Her positive attitude and warm personality are very welcoming. She has been a great asset to our office since she has worked both clinically as a dental assistant and now at the front desk as our office manager. Leslie has worked with Dr. Tom & Dr. Jackie Anderson for 6½ years. We are very thankful for Leslie!

'I have been in the dental field for 6 years starting as an assistant. I am married and have been blessed with 3 beautiful children. In my spare time, I enjoy outdoor activities such as paddle boarding, running, and especially summertime camping with my family.”

Karen is known at our office as “Our Insurance Guru!” She has so much insurance and dental knowledge. If you ever have a question about your policy and/or your benefits or what type of plan to purchase, Karen is who you should ask. We appreciate her knowledge!     “I have been in dentistry for over 30 years. I received my training as a Registered Dental Assistant from Grand Rapids Junior College and then went on to get a Bachelor's Degree in Science from Western Michigan University. I worked in private practice for 17 years and public health for 9 years on Miles of Smiles. I met the Anderson when they would volunteer on Miles of Smiles.    

Jennifer is a patient coordinator and will be happy to assist you with scheduling, billing, and/or insurance questions. She has over 25 years of dental experience! She resides in Hudsonville and is married with 2 kids and 4 grandkids.

'I like to garden in my spare time growing fruits, herbs, and many vegetables. I also love my peonies and have several varieties. I love spending time with my grandchildren. You can usually find me a few times a week at the gym with my granddaughter watching her gymnastics practices and meets'.