Meet Our DENTAL HYGIENISTS
Emily, Registered Dental Hygienist
Emily has been helping our patients achieve optimal oral health for over 20 years and has been working as a hygienist for over 25 years. She is considered family to most of her patients and loves catching up with them while getting their teeth cleaned. Emily has dedicated herself to giving our patients the best possible care.
Emily and her husband have been married for 25 years. She has two sons, Nick, and Shawn. When not perfecting smiles, she roots for Notre Dame Football on the weekends.
Diane, Registered Dental Hygienist
Diane has been a member of the dental field since 2014. She started her journey as a dental assistant, where she developed a passion for dentistry, which encouraged her to continue her education. She graduated from Jackson College in 2021 and obtained an associate degree in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene.
She enjoys the personal connection she makes with patients while educating them about oral health and providing a comfortable dental experience.
Diane has two grown children Taylor and Kyle. Outside of work Diane enjoys being outdoors taking walks with her Border Collie Buddy, riding her bike, and working out.
Janae, Registered Dental Hygienist
Janae started at Wurtzel Family Dentistry in summer 2022. She graduated from Ferris State University and loves getting to know her patients.
Janae is an Upper Peninsula native. She loves being outdoors, kayaking and hiking with her boyfriend Alex and is a proud mom to her dog Cleo and cat Luna.
Mariah, Registered Dental Hygienist
Before receiving an associate dental hygiene degree from Jackson College, Mariah was working as a registered dental assistant at Wurtzel Family Dentistry since 2020. Mariah is passionate about her patients and seeks genuine connections with each and every one. Since starting here, Mariah has also been passionate about learning new dental technology and she has continued to stay up to date on the newest software’s that allow the dentists to be more efficient with many of their procedures.
Mariah welcomed a son in the spring of 2024 and spends her spare time with him and her husband Bryce along with their two dogs: Bailey, and Enzo.
