Welcome to Willow Pediatric Dentistry!
We are honored that you chose our practice to be a part of your child’s dental health. Our mission is to provide excellent oral care in a relaxing, comfortable, and safe environment for kids, ensuring a positive dental experience that best fits each individual’s needs.
It is important to establish positive oral health at a young age. The American Dental Association and the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children are seen between the arrival of their first tooth and their first birthday. Help protect your child’s teeth and their future adult teeth by starting dental check-ups by their first birthday.
Our staff are well trained to treat children of all ages and special needs. Every patient will be treated as if they were our own. Establishing communication and trust with you and your child is our top priority. We provide positive reinforcement to educate your child while completing the necessary treatment. Our modern office was designed to be kid-friendly and inviting.
It is our vision is to provide the best pediatric dental care and establish a long lasting relationship with the patient's, families, the city of Tecumseh and the rest of the communities of Lenawee County. Feel free to call us anytime with any questions or concerns. We look forward to working with you and your child!
Have a grateful day,
Dr. Jody
Dr. Jody Atzmon
Dr. Jody Atzmon is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She earned her dental degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and received an additional two years of specialized postgraduate training in pediatric dentistry at the Alaska Native Medical Center. She is experienced in hospital dentistry, sedations and seeing children of all ages. Dr. Jody is a member of the American Dental Association and Michigan Dental Association. Dr. Jody was born and raised in rural Alaska and owned a daycare before becoming a dentist. She now makes her home in the outskirts of Ann Arbor with her husband and two children. She looks forward to serving the children of Lenawee County.
Dr. Caitlin Brokenshire
Dr. Caitlin Brokenshire is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is originally from Pennsylvania and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine (DMD) and Graduate School of Public Health (MPH). She then came to Michigan to complete a General Practice Residency at the University of Michigan Health System. Following that year, she moved to Milwaukee, WI and completed a two-year residency in Pediatric Dentistry at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. After her residency, she moved back and has been happily helping to keep the little smiles of southeastern Michigan healthy. In her free time she enjoys hiking, traveling, and goofing around with her dog Affie.
Krystal Gomez
Office Manager
Krystal lives in a small town called Manitou Beach. She has worked in general dentistry for seven years and moved to pediatric dentistry, where she plans to stay. She has a beautiful daughter and a dog named Loki, both with very big personalities. In her free time she enjoys anything to do with her daughter; such as watching her competitive cheer team, spending as much time as she can with her nephew, making memories with her family, shopping, and crafts.
Callie Palmer
Front Desk
Callie grew up in Tecumseh, and loves her hometown. She resides here with her husband, Jamin, and their two children. Callie worked at a daycare for several years and then went on to work in general dentistry, before recently moving into pediatric dentistry where she can combine her love for kids and dentistry into her career. Callie loves to spend her free time with family; in the summer she enjoys corn hole tournaments with friends, hanging by the pool and going on nature walks. In the winter she keeps busy with trips to the bowling alley and celebrating holidays with family.
Brittany Powell
Certified Dental Assistant
Brittany graduated from Owens Dental Assisting Program. She fell in love with pediatrics during her training and has been helping children with their dental needs ever since. She grew up in Onsted, Michigan and has two cats; Charley and Milo, and a dog named Henry. These fur babies are her world. In her free time she enjoys working out, long runs and going on adventures with her boyfriend.
Rebecca Hale
Dental Assistant
Rebecca lives in Adrian with her husband and two kids. She attended Dental Assisting school in Prestonsburg, KY. She worked in general dentistry for ten years and decided to move into pediatric dentistry in 2020. She loves working with kids and wants to give them a brighter future, starting with a healthy smile!
Caitlin Snyder
Registered Dental Hygienist
Caitlin is a Registered Dental Hygienist who grew up in Adrian and graduated from Sand Creek Schools. She worked at a daycare for 6 years before she chose to further her education and earned her dental hygiene degree at Owens Community College. Caitlin and her husband Tim have three beautiful daughters, a dog named Odin and a cat named Olive. She enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, reading and of course helping the tooth fairy keep tiny teeth healthy!
Jami Watson
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jami is a Registered Dental Hygienist that has been working in pediatrics since 2007. Jami graduated from Britton-Macon Area School, and earned her degree in Dental Hygiene from Kellogg Community College. Jami and her husband Rob live in Tecumseh and have 2 wonderful children, a dog named Bane and a cat named Mittens. Her favorite things about working with children are hearing all their great stories and helping them to keep their teeth healthy.
Melissa Gikas
Registered Dental Hygienist
Melissa has been working as a Registered Dental Hygienist for the last 10 years. She graduated from Wayne County Community College in 2013, but before becoming a hygienist, she was a dental assistant for six years. In 2010 she received her Bachelor of Science from Senna Heights University. When Melissa isn't helping make the kiddos teeth sparkle, she enjoys fitness, camping, and spending time with her husband, Neil, and their two kids, Wesley and Connor, and co-owning a fashion trailer with her momma.
Izzy
Support Staff
Izzy was born February 26th, 2020. She was adopted by Dr. Jody and her family in April 2020. Izzy loves playing catch and hide and seek with her toys. She also enjoys coming to Willow Pediatric Dentistry with Dr. Jody during the day and loves to meet new people! She is working hard on her training so that she can join the kids in the office and help them with their dental treatments!