Addie, Dental Hygienist
Addie has been working in the dental profession for almost 30 years and has experience as a
dental assistant, office manager and office executive. In 2004, she obtained her degree in Dental
Hygiene. She also holds a degree in Wellness and Alternative Medicine and is currently working
on completing her Master’s Degree in Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Additionally, Addie
holds certificates in Administration of Local Anesthesia, Expanded Function Orthodontics,
Monitoring Nitrous Oxide, Dental Sleep Medicine, Functional Nutrition and has training for
disaster relief and identifying victims using post mortem dental assessments. Addie is an active
member of NHDHA and serves as Co-Chair for the Continuing Ed Committee and is also an
active member of The American Academy for Oral and Systemic Health and National
Ayurvedic Medical Association. She has a strong passion for comprehensive patient care and
focuses her education on holistic, mind-body approaches to therapies. She strives to create a
comfortable and relaxed environment for patients and enjoys educating them on the importance
of the correlation between oral and overall health.
Addie has two beautiful children whom she loves dearly. She enjoys spending time with family
tremendously. She loves sports and is a huge Big Ten Football Conference and University of
Michigan football fan. She is a certified yoga instructor. Addie also was a contributing co-author
for an Amazon best selling book in the Health and Wellness category, and is involved in her
community as an active member of her local town’s Historical Society.