Frank D. Conklin D.D.S. - University Family Dentistry

Dr. Conklin was born in Battle Creek, Michigan. He attended college as an undergrad at Kellogg Community College, continuing on to Andrews University where he received Bachelor of Science in 1974. From there, Dr. Conklin attended Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in California, graduating in 1977. He is a member and past president of the Lakeland Dental Society and has served as a delegate to the Michigan Dental Association. Dr. Conklin has enjoyed teaching the pre-dental class at An...Read Moredrews University for several years and continues his strong belief of dental education for not only himself, but his staff and community. He is married to the love of his life, Susan M. Conklin. Between them they have 5 children and 5 grandchildren. Passions other than family and dentistry include several outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, motorcycles and being an instrument rated pilot, flying his restored 1961 Mooney. Read Less

Dental health has been a passion for Susan starting with her first employment opportunity while in High school. She enjoys her role at the office as the senior hygienist/office manager. Susan looks forward to seeing her "old" patients as well as meeting new patients. Her personal goal for each appointment is to be sure she can teach you something new about your health and that each patient has a reason to smile at each preventative therapy appointment.

Sue Ann joined the University Family Dentistry team in 1995. She is a Niles, Michigan native who is married and has two adult sons. She enjoys camping, canoeing, traveling, reading and walking. She graduated from Lake Michigan College with an Associates Degree in Science from the Dental Assisting Program in 1983. Working both as an assistant and at the front office, she is able to provide patients with quality service and make them feel comfortable with the dental and financial aspects of th...Read Moreeir treatment. Her goal is to have every patient walk out happy and with a smile. Read Less

Cassandra started as a dental assistant in 1998 and decided to continue with dental hygiene. She graduated from Ferris State University with an Associates in Applied Science in 2004. Also, in 2004, Cassandra joined University Family Dentistry team. In 2006, Cassandra became certified to administer local anesthetic and is also laser certified. She has been married for 7 years with one daughter. She enjoys the sun and boating whenever possible.

Jennifer graduated from Kalamazoo Valley Community College Dental Hygiene Program in 2000 with an Associates Degree in Applied Science. She has been a part of the University Family Dentistry team for 9 years. In 2006, she became certified in administering local anesthetic and using lasers in periodontal treatment. Out of the office, Jennifer is a wife of 20 years and a mom to 2 daughters and a son. They are her pride and joy and keep her going ALL the time.

Peggy is committed to dental excellence. She completed the Dental Assisting Program at Lake Michigan College in the 1980's. Peggy is married and has lived in Niles all of her life except for 2 1/2 years spend in Colorado while her husband was in the military. Some of the things Peggy enjoys are reading, movies, shopping and dining out. She also loves anything that has to do with water, since she grew up on a lake. Peggy has two cats, which she greatly enjoys!

Mollie joined University Family Dentistry in 2011. She graduated from the Lake Michigan College Dental Assisting Program with an Associates in Applied Science. She enjoys the variety of work as a dental/hygiene assistant and likes providing patients with the information and care they need for oral health. Out of the office, Mollie enjoys traveling and experiencing new restaurants and different foods, being on the lake, walking and being with family.