Meet Our Team

Front Desk

LORI

Recare Coordinator

Lori came on board with Dr. Palmer in June of 2008, after over a 30 year career in the dental profession. She enjoys her summer months at her place on Lake Michigan and loves to bowl during the cold Michigan winter months. Lori has been married to her husband, Pat, for over 14 years and they both enjoy walking their Westie.

CARLA

Insurance Coordinator

Carla has been with us for 30 years. She and her husband Jim have 2 children, Evan & Erin. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her granddaughters, Ella & Aubree, watching MSU basketball & football, reading & snowmobiling.

DIANN

Account Specialist

Diann has worked with us for over 19 years. In her spare time, she chairs a committee at a local Credit Union and enjoys boating, snowmobiling and traveling with her husband whenever they can get away.

Assistants

KATIE

Registered Dental Assistant, Certified Dental Assistant

Katie has been with the team for over 2 years. After graduating with her bachelors degree from CMU, she went back to school to get her CDA and RDA from Washtenaw Community College. Katie lives in East Lansing with her husband Chad. She is an avid runner and has finished several half marathons.

KAREN

Dental Assistant

Karen joined Dr. Palmer's team in November of 2005. She and her husband, Ken, enjoy spending their time in the Michigan outdoors, going camping and kayaking.

Hygienists

ERIKA

Registered Dental Hygienist

Erika joined the team in the fall of 2008. She lives in Owosso with her boyfriend, Justin, and their English bulldog, Braxton. She enjoys working out, reading and getting together with family and friends. Erika loves setting goals and pushing to reach them. "I love this office and my dental family."

SUSIE

Registered Dental Hygienist

Susie has been working as a Dental Hygienist for Dr. Palmer since 2008. After graduating from Ferris State University in 1993, she was employed in the Metro Detroit area where she met her husband, Fred. They moved to East Lansing in 1998. They have two children, Gracie and Johnny. Susie enjoys being active with her family. They often play volleyball and softball together, and go for bike rides around MSU campus.

SHAWNA

Registered Dental Hygienist

Shawna has been with the team for 8 years. She enjoys reading, working out and spending time with her family. She particularly enjoys watching her 2 sons participate in all their various extracurricular activities.

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