Kurt E. Schabes, DDS graduated magna cum laude from Loyola University School of Dentistry and has practiced in Ada since 1985. Dr. Schabes is a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon (Honorary Dental Society), and Alpha Sigma Nu (National Jesuit Honor Society). Dr. Schabes is also a member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the American Dental Association, along with the Michigan Dental Association, the Kent County Dental Society, and the Chicago Dental Society. Dr. Schabes belongs to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and has attended numerous continuing education courses relative to all aspects of general and cosmetic dentistry. Tammy graduated from Heartlands Dental Assisting Program in 1987 and completed her radiology certification at Ferris State University in 1989. She has been practicing with Dr. Schabes for 5 years and has 16 years experience in chair side assisting including 11 years in an orthodontic practice. Tammy has attended a number of continuing education courses over the years dealing with clinical aspects of dental assisting along with patient management. She has been a volunteer with Dr. Schabes at the dental clinics of Clinica Santa Maria of St. Mary’s Mercy Medical Center and Mel Trotter’s Ministry dental clinic. Tammy has also been a volunteer for Children’s Dental Health Month at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. Cyndie received her Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene from Ferris State University in 1984 and she has been in practice with Dr. Schabes since 1986. She was elected into Sigma Phi Alpha (Dental Hygiene Honor Society) in 1984. Cyndie has 20 years of dental hygiene experience in general and family practice. She stays current of continuing education seminars and credits. Cyndie also volunteers at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum during Children’s Dental Health Month and she has educated children in local schools in dental hygiene. Kimberly is a 1995 graduate of the Grand Rapids Community College Associated Program in Dental Hygiene and she has worked for Dr. Schabes at Ada Family Dentistry since 1996. Kimberly has continued her education and has recently become board certified in administering local anesthetics. Her next goal is to become board certified in administering Nitrous Oxide gas sedation. She is a dedicated volunteer in teaching the importance of dental care to the children in her home school district of Hamilton. Jerilyn graduated from Ferris State University in Big Rapids and has 25 years of clinical experience in dental hygiene. She enjoys furthering her education by taking continuing education courses to stay current on changes and advances in dentistry along with dental hygiene. Developing trusting relationships with her patients and focusing on their individual dental needs are most important to her.