Dr. Paxton graduated from the prestigious Rackham School of Dentistry at the University of Michigan  (UofM).   Prior to her dental education at U of M she graduated with honors from Michigan State University with a Bachelors of Science in Medical Technology.

Dr. Paxton has a caring touch, a graceful chairside manner, passion for health and service, and refined artistic skills which she applies daily to her dental work.

When asked what she strives for in dentistry, Dr. Paxton responds:

“In dentistry, as in much of life, there is little more important than balance.  We are concerned with overall health just as much as we are concerned with a beautiful smile.  Many of our patients see myself or their hygienist more than they see their own physician.  Dentistry is an art form and we strive to make your teeth look and feel like new.  But there is a deeper rationale, good dental hygiene is extremely important key to maintaining health.  And if we end up making you both look and feel better at the same time then I know we accomplished our goal of providing excellent dentistry at an affordable price.”

In her spare time, you can find Sarah taking courses in dentistry, exercising, biking at the beach, and otherwise enjoying life with her husband and three amazing children Lennon, Camden and Cecille Marie.

Dr. Melissa Royer grew up in the mid-Michigan area and graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 2004. Prior to that, she attended the University of Michigan-Flint where she earned her Bachelors of Science in Biology.

After completing dental school, Dr. Royer worked to build-up and own her own practice in Perry, MI. She helped to serve that area’s dental needs for 18 years.

Dr. Royer lives in Fenton and a desire to work within her own community and to be able to spend more time with her family led to her decision to sell her practice and join the team at Fenton Family Dentistry.

In her spare time, you’ll find Dr. Royer and her husband enjoying an evening out, spending time with family and friends, and traveling.

Dr. Brent Grabowski is passionate about helping patients understand their oral health and working together to achieve healthy, confident smiles. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit Mercy and furthered his training by completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program.

With a warm and approachable style, Dr. Grabowski strives to create a comfortable environment where patients feel heard and understood. He believes in open communication and compassionate care, ensuring that each patient feels confident in their treatment plan. His clinical interests include implant dentistry, cosmetic treatments, digital dentistry, and incorporating cutting-edge advancements into everyday dental care.

Outside the office, Dr. Grabowski stays busy with his three children, who keep him on his toes with their many extracurricular activities. He met his wife in dental school, and she recently opened a pediatric dental practice in Hartland.

Dr. Grabowski is excited to join Fenton Family Dentistry, where he can continue providing the highest level of care while also spending more quality time with his family. He looks forward to meeting new patients and helping them achieve healthy, beautiful smiles!

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Brent Grabowski, DDS

Sarah Paxton, DDS

Melissa Royer, DDS

Ms. Chuff’s dental experience began as a junior in High School, when she worked as a dental assistant, and fell in love with the field of dentistry!  She graduated from Grand Blanc High School in 1998 and attended Ferris State University’s Dental Hygiene program, graduating in 2001, and received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Michigan - Flint in 2011.   Her additional certifications include Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Certification.  In the beginning of Ms. Chuff’s career, she worked as a substitute dental hygienist in the metro Detroit area, which exposed her to a wide variety of dental settings, allowing her to envision the type of practice she wanted to be a part of.   Emily feels lucky to have found her dental home at Fenton Family Dentistry, where she has worked full-time for the past eleven plus years. 

While not at work, Emily enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and three year old son - walking, riding bikes, and attempting to improve her golf game.

Ms. Pierce has been working at Fenton Family Dentistry for over 20 years as a Hygienist.  She truly loves spending time with each patient and is very caring, compassionate and understanding of the unique needs of each individual. 

Ms. Pierce lives in Linden, Michigan with her husband, three teenage children, two German shepherd dogs and three cats.  She loves to go on vacations with her family.  Also, she enjoys taking pictures and capturing the “moments that create memories.” 

Ms. Teeple has 16 years experience in dental hygiene working in general and pediatric offices. 

She enjoys spending time with her husband, Jim, and her two children, Jacob and Micali. She loves to travel and likes to be outdoors. 

Ms. Kulinec graduated with an Associates of Applied Science-Dental Hygiene in 2005. With more than 14 years experience, she enjoys providing comprehensive care with a gentle and thorough approach. She values building a good relationship with her patients to ensure a lifetime of excellent dental health. Ms. Kulinec married in 2002 to her husband Ryan and has two boys; Jacob and Corbin. She enjoys spending time with her family, event planning, singing and the great outdoors.

Ms. Lethbridge has more than 19 years of experience as a dental assistant with the majority of that time at Fenton Family Dentistry.  She is customer service focused, is understanding of the unique needs of the individual and cares deeply about the overall comfort of each patient.   

When Ms. Lethbridge is not devoted to our patients you can find her whipping up yummy Pinterest treats, playing outdoors or critiquing fine art created by her lovely little tot.  Ms. Lethbridge and daughter reside in Fenton, Michigan.  She also loves coffee. 

Ms. Martin has been a Dental Assistant for over 22 years. She graduated from Nashville Community College as a Certified Dental Assistant. 

Ms. Martin is married to her husband, Darren, and enjoys travel, gardening, crafting and motorcycles. She has a dog named Bruno!

Ms. Barry has worked in the field of dentistry as a Dental Assistant for the past 17 years.  She possesses a personable, professional and caring demeanor which is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.  For enjoyment outside of work Ms. Barry likes to be with friends + family, engage in photography, read and attend rock concerts.  Her favorite type of music is Classic Rock and sometimes you may catch her humming "Gimmie Shelter" by The Rolling Stones. 

Ms. Joki is currently enrolled at Mott Community College and is currently working on prerequisites for the Hygiene program; a career she is passionate about. Ms. Joki is focused on gaining insight into the dental field through her experiences at Fenton Family Dentistry. When not learning the ins/outs of the dental field, Ms. Joki enjoys spending time outside with family and friends.

Chandra Proctor

Melanie Lethbridge

Sarah Martin

Sammi Kinney

Josephine Joki

Mrs. Mills has worked in the dental field for over 23 years.  She is the Business/Reception Manager for Fenton Family Dentistry. Mrs. Mills has an exceptional amount of understanding of both the clinical and the clerical side of the dental field. She is a leader, she is intelligent and she is a force of nature.

After working as a dental assistant years ago, she decided to pursue a career as a Dental Hygienist and earned her degree from Oakland Community College in 2004.  She continues to practice Hygiene and stays up to date on education and licensure.  

A resident of Holly, Michigan her entire life, Ms. Mills graduated from Holly High School where she met her high school sweet heart – to whom she has been married to for the past 25 years.  She has three awesome children, Kailey, Emily and Taylor.  Her hobbies include spending time with her family, boating and making beautiful jewelry. 

Ms. Smith has a long history of excellent customer service including attention to detail and possesses a friendly demeanor.  She attended Saginaw Valley State University in General Studies.  She strives to make the patient visit at Fenton Family Dentistry as comfortable and stress free as possible. Ms. Smith is also our in-house “Movie Star” having appeared in commercials and more than one Hollywood film.

Ms. Smith resides in Grand Blanc, Michigan with her husband and three children; Savannah, Skylar and Jackson.  When she is not working, she and her family have adventures such as going to the zoo, the beach or even just camping in the living room. 

Ms. Smith is a kind, intelligent and enthusiastic member of the Fenton Family Dentistry team. Apart from helping patients and staff at Reception, she enjoys crafts, reading, writing and being artsy. Ms. Smith enjoys spending time with her family including her nieces and nephews. .

Cait graduated from Byron High School in 2020 and is currently attending Mott Community College to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice. She resides in Fenton with her boyfriend, Josh, and her cat, Whitey. In her spare time she like to paint, watch movies and listen to music. She is also well renowned for her amazing culinary abilities with a focus on baking.

Cait Sprague

Allie Smith

Jessica Smith

Laura Mills, RDH

Our dear friend and colleague, Ms. Sarah Condra, was a brave and wonderful woman who always had a smile and kind word for everyone she spoke to. She spent more than 20 years in the dental field and was with our Practice for over 16 years of her career. She thoroughly enjoyed interacting with patients and strove to make each patient’s experience at Fenton Family Dentistry as enjoyable as possible.  Ms. Condra attended Ferris State University with a focus on Business Management.  

She will forever be an integral part of our office and will forever occupy our hearts and minds.