Anjy has been working in the dental field for over 20 years. She is very passionate about the periodontal field of dentistry, having worked for a periodontist for over 13 years as a Certified Dental Assistant where she assisted in multiple surgeries and educated patients about periodontal disease and all the potential risks that are involved. She also enjoyed the administrative aspect of dentistry, learning everything she can about insurance and treatment planning and advancing her career just as of last year by obtaining her Certified Dental Business Professional certification through the Michigan Dental Association (MDA). Anjy is blessed to call API home and to have her API family supporting her throughout all her achievements. In her spare time, Anjy loves spending time with her husband and their three beautiful children. Not only is she into fashion (shoes), but she is an avid football fan!
Kelli has worked in the dental field for over 20 years in General Dentistry, Orthodontics and her passion being periodontics. Kelli has worked with Dr. Bhola for over 18 years at Advanced Periodontics & Implantology and Metropolitan Dental Center. She has helped in numerous Continuing Education courses, from lectures to hands-on surgical courses the past several years. In her free time, Kelli enjoys spending time with her husband, two kids, 3 dogs, and pet pig. She loves traveling, crafting and gardening as her primary hobbies.
The dental field has always piqued Allyce’s interest ever since she was a child. Having worked five years at University of Michigan’s Oral Surgery department as a Patient Service Associate, she gained the experience and knowledge in the surgical aspect of dentistry. She was happy to join Advanced Periodontics as a patient care coordinator. Allyce loves spending time with her twin boys and bringing smiles to others' faces.
Lejla joined our team in March 2018, previously working as a care coordinator and assistant at a general dentistry clinic. She was very excited to join the team here at Advanced Periodontics and Implantology. When she is not at the office, Lejla likes to spend time outdoors with her husband and 2 children. We are very happy to have her as a part of our team!
Leah earned her certificate in dental assisting at Kaplan career institute in 2010 and has been working as a dental assistant for the past 15 years. She is certified in Emergency Medical Response and Basic Life support for healthcare providers through the American Red Cross. Leah is extremely passionate about dentistry and loves helping people and making them feel comfortable and confident during their dental treatment. When she is not working, Leah enjoys spending time with her two boys
Jessica, often called Jessie, has been with API for 6 years, working alongside Dr. Kolhatkar. She brings joy and laughter with her cheerful personality. Jessie's passion for oral health and patient comfort drew her to dentistry. Outside of work, Jessie enjoys family time, traveling to Florida to visit her oldest sister and nieces and nephew, or spending time outdoors with her middle sister and her children. Her organizational skills, quick pace, and love for her job help our days run smoothly.
Sarah has been working in the dental industry for over 20 years. She joined the Advanced Periodontics and Implantology team in September 2014 and currently works as the insurance coordinator in our Plymouth office. Sarah works hard to fully maximize the insurance benefits for our patients. Sarah and her husband have two kids and a dog. As a family, they enjoy spending time on their lake boating and fishing.
Nataliya obtained her Registered Dental Assisting license from Grand Rapids Community College in 2017, and has been excelling in the dental field since. With a background in general dentistry, endodontics, and oral surgery, periodontics was yet another valuable skill set to add onto the list of her dental skills. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and checking out new local food spots.
After marrying her husband in 2021, Betty moved from California to Michigan, where she continued to pursue her career in the dental field. Betty has worked in the dental field since 2019 and is intrigued by all the new things she learned working at a specialty office. When not working, Betty loves to be outdoors and is always up for trying new things.
Devyani has over 15 years of experience as a dental assistant and holds a Dental Assistant’s Certificate. From lab impressions to surgery preparation, Devyani has been a go-to person over the years and she looks forward to beginning her tenure at Advanced Periodontics. She is a proud mother of two grown boys and a grandmother to two little girls. Devyani likes to spend her free time with family and doing yoga to stay in shape.
Sabrina has been a dental hygienist for over 5 years and over 10 years of experience as a dental assistant. Sabrina is a 2013 graduate from WCCCD and learned early in her career that Periodontics was always her passion. She truly loves her work in dentistry and has a heart for every patient that she treats, while striving to ensure our patients always feel 100% comfortable during their visit. To her, there is nothing more gratifying than educating and helping others achieve optimal oral hygiene.
Cindee has been a dental hygienist since 2018. She knew right away that she was passionate about periodontics. Known for her meticulous care and patient education, Cindee really enjoys interacting with her patients and learning about their lives outside the office. She especially feels accomplished when she can make patients with previous negative memories of dentistry comfortable and happy to be receiving care. Outside the office she is an avid reader, enjoys gardening, exploring the great outdoors, and spending time with her two kids.
Amy has been practicing dental hygiene for 22 years. She has a Bachelor\'s of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Michigan. Amy has 17 years experience in general dentistry and 6 years in Periodontics. She is detail oriented and believes in sharing her knowledge with the patient. In her free time, Amy enjoys weight training. traveling, camping, and riding ATVs with her husband and two sons.
Dion is studying to become a dental hygienist at Wayne county community college. He's been working in the dental field for 5 years. He enjoys watching sports and spending time with family.
Hailing from Canada, Sam moved to the United States in 2008. Sam previously worked in the culinary industry as head chef and pastry chef at numerous restaurants in metro Detroit. Sam got her start in dental during the COVID-19 pandemic as an assistant and receptionist. Sam's passion for biology, medical history, and human health is reflected in her Bachelor's degree in Public Health from Southern New Hampshire University and her continuing education. When she is not in the office, Sam enjoys spending her time in nature.
Alisha has been fascinated by dentistry since she was a child. She was very excited to join the team at Advanced Periodontics in 2024 as a Patient Care Coordinator. Between patient care, Alisha loves highlighting the team on our social media platforms. When she is not at the office, Alisha enjoys staying active by rock climbing, hiking, and traveling to other countries.
Jessica, known around the office as Jess, has been in the dental field for almost 11 years now. She enjoys helping people feel comfortable in the dental chair and making sure my patients understand how important oral hygiene is. Jess has one daughter who is her best friend. In her free time she enjoys nature, trying new food and traveling.
Danielle started in the dentistry field in 2022 at a General Dentist office. Danielle joined Advanced Periodontics in 2024, where she quickly became a valuable addition to the team. In her free time, Danielle loves to be in nature and play with her dog Poppy.
Bianca started working in dentistry in 2020 at a General Dentist office. She is passionate about learning and continuing her growth while working in a specialty office. When not working, Bianca loves to have outdoor adventures, playing volleyball, and being around family and friends.
