About

We want you to get the care you deserve.

A general and family dental practice in Marquette, and the people who have made it one for decades.

There is no clever origin story on this page, because the real story is simpler and better: people come to work here and then they stay. Our business manager started in 1978. Our senior hygienist joined in 1989. One of our dentists assisted in this office before she went to dental school, and her father practiced here before he retired.

Meet all 29 of us

Our Mission

Four lines, written by this practice, that still describe how we work.

To assist our patients in their journey toward the highest level of dental health personally comfortable for them.
To strive to achieve excellence in all aspects of our professional care through continual growth and evaluation.
To accomplish this with the greatest degree of safety, care, kindness and comfort.
To enjoy the journey.

The closing line of our mission statement

Our Story

We grow our own

This practice has never had much staff turnover, and the careers here tell the story better than any timeline could.

Tammy McClellan, 1978 to today

Tammy started as a "girl Friday" while she was still in high school. From there: the front desk, treatment assistant, the preventive hygiene program, office manager in 2000, and business manager in 2010.

A father and a daughter

Dr. Taylor Kreis is the daughter of Dr. Mark McGovern, who practiced here before retiring. She assisted in this office before college and dental school, and now she treats patients in it.

Marquette natives, home again

Dr. Schetter grew up here as Mindy LaBelle. Dr. Glover swam for the NMU Wildcats before dental school and came back in 2026 to start his career in the town that raised him.

Careers, not stops

Sue Madden joined our hygiene team in January 1989 and has 40 years of experience in the field. Connie Nelson came in 1998. Rachel Koltvedt in 2006. Liz Lasich in 2007.

Our Team

Twenty-nine people, and most of them have been here a long time

Three dentists, eight hygienists, two managers, eight dental assistants and seven administrative assistants. This is the part of the practice we are proudest of, so here is everyone.

The letters, in plain language

DDS: Doctor of Dental Surgery, the dental degree earned at dental school.
RDH: Registered Dental Hygienist, a licensed clinician who cleans your teeth and assesses the health of your gums and supporting bone.
Licensed in local anesthesia: Additional state licensure allowing a hygienist to numb an area before treatment, so you are not waiting on the dentist for that step.
Licensed in nitrous oxide sedation: Additional state licensure allowing a hygienist to administer nitrous oxide, often called laughing gas, to help anxious patients relax.
Continuing education in TMJ and sleep apnea diagnostics: Extra coursework beyond licensure on jaw joint disorders and on recognizing signs of sleep-disordered breathing.

Meet the Doctors

Dentist

Mindy J. Schetter, DDS

A Marquette native who came home to practice, Dr. Schetter has been caring for families here since 2005.

Dr. Schetter is a Marquette native, formerly Mindy LaBelle. She earned her bachelor's degree in biology from Northern Michigan University in 2000, then went on to dental school at the University of Michigan, graduating in May 2005 and joining our practice shortly afterward. She is married to Joe and together they have two daughters. The family spends its time outdoors biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, and she also enjoys aerobics, reading and scrapbooking.

Hometown: Marquette, Michigan
Education: Northern Michigan University, BS Biology, 2000. University of Michigan, DDS, 2005.
Joined the practice: 2005
Memberships: Michigan Dental Association, American Dental Association, Superior District Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry

Dentist

Taylor B. Kreis, DDS

She may look familiar. Dr. Kreis assisted in this office before dental school, and her father, Dr. Mark McGovern, practiced here before he retired.

Dr. Kreis was born and raised in Marquette and worked as an assistant here at Dental Associates before heading to college. She received her bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences from Central Michigan University and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Michigan. She chose dentistry because it let her combine a love of teaching with the chance to help patients who are nervous or in pain, which is exactly the kind of appointment she is best at. Outside the office she enjoys working out, fishing, hunting, Michigan athletics and time with family. She is happy to be home serving her community, and we are glad to have her back.

Hometown: Marquette, Michigan
Education: Central Michigan University, BS Biomedical Sciences. University of Michigan, DDS.
Connection to the practice: Daughter of Dr. Mark McGovern, and a former dental assistant in this office
Why dentistry: To combine teaching with caring for patients who are nervous or in pain
Memberships: American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, Delta Sigma Delta

Dentist

Ryan Glover, DDS

A Marquette native and former NMU Wildcat swimmer, beginning his dentistry career in the town that raised him.

Dr. Glover is proud to be back home in Marquette, where he is beginning his career in dentistry. He earned his bachelor's degree in biology from Northern Michigan University, where he swam for the Wildcat Swim and Dive Team, then received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2026. He believes every patient deserves to feel comfortable, informed and confident throughout their dental experience, and he enjoys building lasting relationships with patients and families. Outside the office he skis cross-country, shoots archery, plays golf and disc golf, plays the viola and spends time on the water.

Hometown: Marquette, Michigan
Education: Northern Michigan University, BS Biology. University of Detroit Mercy, DDS, 2026.
Also: Former member of the NMU Wildcat Swim and Dive Team

With gratitude

Dr. McGovern is retired from practice. We keep him here because his patients, and his daughter, are still part of this office.

Retired

Dentist, Retired

Mark F. McGovern, DDS

Retired. Dr. McGovern practiced here for years, and his daughter, Dr. Taylor Kreis, now treats patients in the same office.

Dr. McGovern is a 1986 graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science degree and a 1991 graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School. A native of Escanaba, he also attended Bay de Noc Community College, earning an associate's degree in 1984. He is married to Laurie, is the father of two daughters and stepfather of two, and has one grandson. He enjoys the outdoor opportunities of the Upper Peninsula, especially hunting, fishing and golf.

Status: Retired
Hometown: Escanaba, Michigan
Education: Bay de Noc Community College, AA, 1984. University of Michigan, BS, 1986. University of Detroit Mercy Dental School, DDS, 1991.
Memberships: American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, Superior District Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry

Meet our Hygienists

A few of the letters after their names, in plain language: DDS means Doctor of Dental Surgery. RDH means Registered Dental Hygienist, a licensed clinician who cleans and assesses your teeth and gums. Several of our hygienists hold extra state licensure to give local anesthesia and to administer nitrous oxide sedation, which is why comfort options are usually available in the hygiene chair too.

Hygiene Department Head

Rachel Koltvedt, RDH

Head of our hygiene department since joining in 2006, and licensed to give local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation.

Rachel joined our hygiene team in January 2006. She graduated from Ferris State University in 2001 and spent her first five years working in the Grand Rapids area. She is licensed to provide local anesthesia and to administer nitrous oxide sedation, which makes a real difference for patients who are nervous about treatment. Rachel is married with two children and spends her free time cross-country skiing, biking, snowshoeing, kayaking and gardening.

Joined: January 2006
Education: Ferris State University, 2001
Extra licensure: Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation

Senior Hygienist

Sue Madden, RDH

Our senior hygienist, here since January 1989, with 40 years in the field and a long record of community service.

Sue joined our office in January 1989 and is our senior hygienist, with 40 years of total experience in the field. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan with a certificate in dental hygiene. She is a member and past president of the Upper Peninsula District Dental Hygiene Society, and a member of the MDHA and ADHA. Outside the office she has been an active member of the Zonta Club of Marquette for more than 25 years and received its Evergreen Award, and she serves as the dental component of the Geriatric Education Center of Michigan's Upper Peninsula Health Care Team, addressing the health care needs of the elderly. She is married to Josh and is the mother of three, Jen, Josh and Jacy, and the family camps, hikes, kayaks and fishes together.

Joined: January 1989
Experience: 40 years in the field
Education: University of Michigan, BS with a certificate in Dental Hygiene
Community: Past president, Upper Peninsula District Dental Hygiene Society. Zonta Club of Marquette, 25+ years, Evergreen Award recipient. Geriatric Education Center of Michigan Upper Peninsula Health Care Team.

Hygienist

Connie Nelson, RDH

With Dental Associates since June 1998, and a familiar face to patients across the region.

Connie has been with Dental Associates since June 1998. She attended Northern Michigan University and graduated in 1998 with her dental hygiene degree from Delta College. She is married to Troy and they have a daughter, a set of twin boys and a dog. Connie enjoys family time, swimming in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter. Her flexibility and friendly attitude make her ideally suited to bringing excellent hygiene care to our patients.

Joined: June 1998
Education: Northern Michigan University. Delta College, Dental Hygiene, 1998.

Hygienist

Elizabeth "Liz" Lasich, RDH

A Marquette native on our hygiene team since 2007, with extensive extra training in TMJ and sleep apnea diagnostics.

Liz joined our hygiene team in March 2007. She graduated from Ferris State University in 2000, after a year at Northern Michigan University, and as a Marquette native she has worked in the area ever since. She has extensive continuing education in TMJ and sleep apnea diagnostics, which broadens the treatment options we can offer in this office. Liz is married to Geoff, they have two children, and she enjoys time at home with family plus hiking and snowshoeing.

Joined: March 2007
Education: Northern Michigan University (one year). Ferris State University, 2000.
Extra training: Extensive continuing education in TMJ and sleep apnea diagnostics

Hygienist

Taylor Spear, RDH

On the team since 2015, certified to give local anesthetic and administer nitrous oxide.

Taylor joined the team at Dental Associates in March 2015. She graduated from Ferris State University in 2012 and is certified to give local anesthetic and to administer nitrous oxide. After graduation she worked in the Lansing area before moving back to the U.P. She is married to Jake, they have two boys, and theirs is a very active family full of sports, gardening and time together.

Joined: March 2015
Education: Ferris State University, 2012
Extra certification: Local anesthetic and nitrous oxide

Hygienist

Paula Knofski, RDH

Licensed in both nitrous oxide sedation and local anesthesia, and a convert to Upper Peninsula life since 2019.

Paula graduated from Oakland Community College in 2007 and is licensed in nitrous oxide sedation delivery and local anesthesia in addition to her hygiene licensure. She grew up on a dairy farm in the thumb of Michigan, then spent 20 years in metro Detroit. She and her husband Carl relocated to the Marquette area in 2019 for a better quality of life and the beauty of the Upper Peninsula. They run an apparel business in their spare time and are avid snowmobile and motorcycle enthusiasts, and Paula also enjoys kayaking, hiking, gardening, reading, traveling and movies.

Moved to Marquette: 2019
Education: Oakland Community College, 2007
Extra licensure: Nitrous oxide sedation delivery and local anesthesia

Hygienist

Janine DellAngelo, RDH

Nearly three decades of hygiene practice in the Marquette and West Ishpeming area, on our team since 2021.

Janine joined our hygiene team in April 2021. She graduated from Ferris State University in 1996 with a dental hygiene degree and has practiced in the Marquette and West Ishpeming areas for 27 years. She lives in West Ishpeming with her husband Tim and their two grown boys, and she enjoys traveling, snowshoeing, kayaking and long walks.

Joined: April 2021
Education: Ferris State University, Dental Hygiene, 1996
Experience: 27 years practicing in the Marquette and West Ishpeming areas

Hygienist

Jennifer Travis, RDH

Certified in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide, and passionate about how oral health connects to the rest of your body.

Jennifer joined the hygiene department in August 2022. She graduated from Ferris State University in 1994 and is certified in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation. She is passionate about educating patients on periodontal disease, TMJ, sleep apnea, decay, and how the mouth affects the body's overall health, and she considers staying current on continuing education essential. Jennifer and her husband moved from the Traverse City area after keeping a camp in the U.P. for more than 20 years. They love the outdoors year-round: hiking, biking, boating, skiing, ice climbing, hunting, fishing, golf, kayaking and traveling. They have two grown children, two German shepherds and two cats.

Joined: August 2022
Education: Ferris State University, 1994
Extra certification: Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation
Special interest: Periodontal disease, TMJ, sleep apnea and whole-body oral health education

Meet our Management

Business Manager

Tamara "Tammy" McClellan

Here since September 1978. Tammy started as a high-school "girl Friday" and has held nearly every role in this office since.

Tammy joined Dental Associates in September of 1978 and is a graduate of Marquette Senior High School and Northern Michigan University. She started as a "girl Friday" during her high school years. After graduating from NMU she continued at the front desk, then as a treatment assistant, then in the preventive hygiene program. She became office manager in 2000 and was promoted to business manager in 2010. She has been married to David since 1989, and they enjoy time with family and friends, entertaining and traveling.

Joined: September 1978
Path here: Girl Friday, front desk, treatment assistant, preventive hygiene program, office manager in 2000, business manager in 2010
Education: Marquette Senior High School. Northern Michigan University.

Office Manager

Marcy Muelle

An Upper Peninsula native with our practice since 2008, and happy to answer any question you have.

Marcy is a native of the Upper Peninsula and has lived in the Marquette area since 1991. She has been with Dental Associates since 2008. She enjoys being part of a team that makes patients feel welcomed and valued, and she is glad to answer any question and make sure your visit goes well.

Joined: 2008
Local since: Marquette area since 1991

Meet our Dental Assistants

Our assistants each work alongside specific doctors, so the pairing you see at your appointment tends to stay the same.

Portrait of Rayanne, dental assistant department head at Dental Associates of Marquette — Rayanne

Dental Assistant

Works with Dr. Kreis

Portrait of Nicole, dental assistant at Dental Associates of Marquette — Nicole

Dental Assistant

Works with Dr. Kreis

Portrait of Hannah, dental assistant at Dental Associates of Marquette — Hannah

Dental Assistant

Works with all of our doctors

Portrait of Tracey, dental assistant at Dental Associates of Marquette — Tracey

Dental Assistant

Works with Dr. Schetter

Portrait of Ellie, dental assistant at Dental Associates of Marquette — Ellie

Dental Assistant

Works with Dr. Schetter

Portrait of Anne, dental assistant at Dental Associates of Marquette — Anne

Dental Assistant

Works with all of our doctors

Portrait of Hailey, dental assistant at Dental Associates of Marquette — Hailey

Dental Assistant

Works with Dr. Glover

Portrait of Natalie, dental assistant at Dental Associates of Marquette — Natalie

Dental Assistant

Works with all of our doctors

Meet our Administrative Assistants

The team you reach when you call, and the first faces you see when you walk in.

Portrait of Lindsay, administrative department head at Dental Associates of Marquette — Lindsay

Administrative

Portrait of Lisa, administrative assistant at Dental Associates of Marquette — Lisa

Administrative Assistant

Portrait of Jen, administrative assistant at Dental Associates of Marquette — Jen

Administrative Assistant

Portrait of Debbie, administrative assistant at Dental Associates of Marquette — Debbie

Administrative Assistant

Portrait of Vizma, administrative assistant at Dental Associates of Marquette — Vizma

Administrative Assistant

Portrait of Brenna, administrative assistant at Dental Associates of Marquette — Brenna

Administrative Assistant

Portrait of Maddy, administrative assistant at Dental Associates of Marquette — Maddy

Administrative Assistant

Where We Serve

Marquette and the central Upper Peninsula

Most of our patients come from Marquette and the surrounding communities, including Ishpeming, West Ishpeming, Negaunee, Harvey and Munising. If you are moving to the area and looking for a family dentist, give us a call.

Marquette
Ishpeming
West Ishpeming
Negaunee
Harvey
Munising

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Quality care with top notch professionals in a friendly atmosphere.

Carol, Patient

Ready when you are

New patients are welcome, whether it has been six months or six years. Call the office and we will find you a time.

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