Kristin Taylor - Office Manager
Kristin is a Western Michigan University graduate and has been part of the Ada Dental Co team since 2009. She is married with two children and enjoys spending time with her family, pets, reading, watching Manchester United soccer, and watching movies. Kristin’s goal is to make every patient feel like they’ve found their dental home.
Cristi Payton - Front Desk
Cristi received her associates degree from Davenport University and has worked in customer care since 1999. She joined the Ada Dental Co. team in 2022. In her spare time, Cristi finds joy in spending time with her husband, extended family and friends. She loves her dogs, reading, watching tennis, golf, and University of Michigan sports. She really enjoys welcoming patients to our office with a smile and providing a friendly experience. Making visitors to our office feel comfortable is her top priority.
Courtney Lynn - Dental Assistant
Courtney has been a valued member of Ada Dental Co., working side by side with Dr. Vogl, since 2015. She attended Lansing Community College and Montcalm Community College. In her spare time, she enjoys playing volleyball and spending time with her husband and her two daughters. The thing she enjoys most about her job is seeing a patient’s reaction when they see their new smile.
Kim Schmidt - Dental Assistant
Kim joined Ada Dental Co. in December of 2019. In 2009, she graduated from the Dental Assisting program at Grand Rapids Community College. She has enjoyed working in the dental community and thinks it's a great feeling to be able to put a smile on someone's face. When Kim is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. She also loves kayaking, hiking and going up north.
Michelle Roberts - Registered Dental Hygienist
Michelle graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science degree. She joined Dr. Vogl and the Ada Dental Co. team in April 2018. Michelle enjoys working out, yoga, playing volleyball and spending time with her family, friends and dog. As a dental hygienist, she takes pride in providing the highest quality care and comfort for patients, and making a positive impact on their oral health and overall well-being.
Amber Short - Registered Dental Hygienist
Amber attended Grand Rapids Community College where she received her RDH. She started working at Ada Dental Co. in 2014 as a sub and we were so happy to have her join us as a permanent member of our team in 2016. She is a proud mom and loves to spend her time camping and swimming with her family and her two dogs. Her favorite part of her job is meeting new patients and making them feel comfortable and confident with their dental care.
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Abby Lane - Registered Dental Hygienist
Abby attended Grand Rapids Community College where she received her RDH. She joined the team in 2024. Abby’s hobbies include hiking, camping, kayaking, baking, horseback riding, and farming. She enjoys being a mom most of all. Abby enjoys building relationships with her patients and educating them on the importance of their overall oral health. She has extensive experience and advanced training in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide. Although Abby has spent the majority of her career helping adults achieve optimal dental wellness, she is finding that her real passion is in providing care to children. Abby is excited to have a career that she loves and is grateful to be working with such an amazing team.
Tommia Frydrych-Pruitt - Registered Dental Hygienist
We are excited to introduce Tommia, the newest addition to the Ada Dental Co. team. Tommia started with us in 2024 and brings a true passion for dental care. She graduated from Ferris State University in 2021 with an associate’s degree in Allied Health Sciences, focusing on Dental Hygiene, and officially began her career in 2022. Outside of work, Tommia enjoys spending time with her family and friends, working out, baking, and indulging in a little shopping. She recently rescued an adorable puppy named Benny, and she loves taking him on long walks. Tommia is dedicated to educating her patients about the importance of oral hygiene and its impact on overall health. She strives to ensure every patient feels safe, comfortable, and leaves their appointment feeling better than when they came in. We are thrilled to have Tommia on our team and know she will make a positive impact on all our patients.
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Taylor Batdorff - Registered Dental Hygienist
Taylor’s career path started in the beauty industry in 2010. After moving out of state briefly, she decided to come back to her hometown and pursue a degree in dental hygiene. She is certified in giving nitrous oxide and local anesthesia. Taylor feels the dental and beauty industry share similar attributes: working with a hands-on skill, developing lasting relationships with patients, and helping each patient leave her chair looking and feeling better than when they arrived. As a hygienist, providing a gentle and comfortable experience is her top priority. Taylor enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and two dogs.