Michelle R

Michelle R is one of our business assistants and the newest member of the Chesterton Family Dental team. She recently moved to the area and has worked in the dental industry since 2017. She enjoys meeting new patients and helping them feel comfortable. During her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She also enjoys hiking, farmers markets and all things crafty.

Melissa

Melissa is our Office Manager and has been working in dentistry since 1999. She has worked with Dr. Mystie since 2004. Chesterton Family Dental is lucky to call this jack-of-all- trades a part of our team! Melissa has attended many leadership and management courses during her career. She obtained her dental radiology license in 2015. Melissa is happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have with financials, insurance, or treatment goals. In her spare time you can find her teaching Cycle and TRX classes at the Y, hanging out with her furry children, or soaking up some sunshine.

Michelle W

Michelle W. is one of our business assistants. She moved to Chesterton in 2012 from Lowell, IN. Starting her dental career in the Endodontics field by accident in 2010. She jumped head first into Oral Surgery in 2012. In 2021, she decided to expand her knowledge in a front desk/ business associate position. She loves to greet people with a smiling face and make our patients feel comfortable and cared about. Michelle is married to Jeff with 2 grown children and 3 beautiful grandchildren. All her spare time is spent with her family, as a family is always most important. She loves to cook and watch the Chicago Cubs, good or bad.

Jill

Jill is one of our business assistants and has been in the dental field since 1999. She enjoys interacting with patients and making them feel comfortable while at our office. Jill is married to her husband, Todd, and they have two beautiful daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys watching her daughters play softball, reading, binge watching Netflix, and rooting for the Green Bay Packers.

Kelley

Kelley is one of our business assistants and has been in dentistry since 2007. After attending IUN for her dental assisting certification and working for three years as an assistant, she decided to grow in her position and take her skills up front. Any questions you may have in regards to your insurance, treatment explanations, or financial assistance, she’s your girl! In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, cheering on the Green Bay Packers, and spending time with family and friends. Kelley and her husband live in the country with their numerous furry children.

Lauren

Lauren is a Licensed Dental Hygienist who graduated from Indiana University Northwest in 2019. She loves working with patients to help improve their overall smile and optimal oral health. When Lauren’s not at work, you’ll find her pet sitting, spending time with family, making puzzles, or doing face masks.

Janelle

Janelle became a dental assistant in 2005 and completed her Expanded Functions Dental Assistant training in 2006. The best part of her job is restoring someone’s confidence to smile again. In her spare time, she likes to kayak, canoe, go to the beach, and play video games with her family.

Tina

Tina has been a dental assistant for 25 years. After attending a vocational class for dental assisting at Portage High School, she then became an expanded function assistant a year later. Tina enjoys helping patients have a great experience while at the dentist and educating them about their dental health. In her spare time, you can find her spending time with her son and family, boating, jet skiing, and going on weekend getaways.

Brandy Jo

Brandy has been a dental assistant since 2010, shortly after she received her certification to be an expanded functions dental assistant. She strives to help patients have a great experience while they are at our office. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, listening to music, camping and other outdoor activities. Brandy got married in 2011.  She and her wonderful husband have one amazing son who was born in 2013 and one sassy daughter, born in 2018.

Jenny

Jenny joined Chesterton Family Dental in January of 2023. Her goal in Dentistry to assist others in overcoming their fears of going to the dentist, making them feel comfortable during their visit and helping them leave with a smile on their face. She enjoys continuing education and learning new skills to help the advancement of providing excellent patient care.

Jenny is a proud NAVY mom and loves spending time with her family and friends. Her hobbies include: reading, writing short stories and children’s books, painting, gardening and joins the Great Cycle Challenge every year to raise money and awareness for the Children’s Cancer Research Fund.

Mallory

Mallory graduated from Dental Hygiene School in 2011 and has worked with Drs. Bob and Mystie since 2012. Mallory loves having the opportunity to spend time getting to know her patients while doing her best to make them comfortable in the dental chair! Mallory started her career in pediatrics, so she enjoys working with little ones – it gives her a chance to be silly with the kids and educate them in good oral hygiene.  She resides in Valparaiso with her husband Jack and enjoys running, archery, gardening, and reading!

Sarah

Sarah has been a dental hygienist since graduating from IUN in 2014. She enjoys getting to know each of her patients and keeping their smiles healthy.  In her free time she loves running 5ks, 10ks, and half marathons. Sarah completed her first marathon in 2018! Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris, and daughter. Especially time outside and hiking at the Dunes.

Shannon

Shannon was born and raised in NW Indiana. She graduated from Olympia College in 2005 and obtained her Expanded Functions Certificate in 2006.  Shannon strives to ensure our patients always feel informed and comfortable during their visit. To her, there is nothing more gratifying than educating and helping patients overcome their dental fears.

In her free time, Shannon enjoys spending time with family, going to the beach, watching sports and trying out new restaurants.