Some of Kathy Pond's greatest pleasures since joining Dr. John's dental family in 1997 are welcoming you when you call on the telephone, greeting you when you come into the office, and being able to get answers to your questions. Prior to this time Kathy invested fifteen years helping to educate people about their personal and business insurance needs. Kathy is a proud mom of two sons and two beautiful daughters-in-law.  She is married to her best friend, George. Together they truly enjoy the beauty of the seasons by walking, canoeing, swimming, and golfing.

Prior to joining our family in 1995, Peggy was employed at a local Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery office for seven years. She brought with her invaluable experience and knowledge. Peggy now is responsible for all the business functions of our office and especially enjoys getting to know you and assisting you in making your dental treatment more affordable. In her spare time, Peggy enjoys ceramics, gardening, skiing and traveling with her husband. Peggy and her husband reside in Kingsford with their pampered and spoiled-rotten cat, Nicky.

Paula has been a member of our dental family since 1987. During her years of employment, she has become a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), the highest accomplishment awarded to dental assistants. She enjoys making people feel comfortable in a sometimes uncomfortable setting. Paula and her husband Gary reside in Iron Mountain with their two boys, Ryan and Anthony. One of her favorite pastimes is spending time with her family.

Mary has been with us since 2002 and is the "survivor" of more than 120 applicants and a 7 -step process of hire, a process which took two months to complete. Choosing our dental family members is something we take very seriously! Mary is currently taking college classes to further her education, and will be a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), the highest level of achievement awarded to dental assistants. She is the loving mother of three and enjoys cooking, reading, and music. In her spare time, Mary also enjoys taking long walks with her husband Larry and their black lab, Maggie.

Ewa (pronounced Eva) is our dental family's most recent addition. In 1991, she came from the United States from Poland (which you will easily notice the minute she starts speaking) . Ewa has completed her dental hygiene education at the University of Illinois in Chicago, where she practiced for three years. In 2004, she and her husband Wesley moved to Florence to pursue their dream of a more peaceful and simple life. Apart from being a dental hygienist, which is Ewa's biggest passion, she enjoys fishing, taking long walks with her dog or simply just admiring the beauty and solitude of our Upper Peninsula.

Joanne Larsen is originally from Menominee, Michigan and joined Dr. John's team in 1986, after graduating as a dental hygienist. One of the things Joanne enjoys most is helping you keep your smile white and bright. As a mother of two young daughters, she enjoys camping, biking, and cross country skiing with her husband, Mark.