Jamie graduated as a registered dental assistant in 2012 from Delta Community College. Always a quick study, Jamie joined our Veera Family Dentistry team in January 2016 and rapidly became a highly valued team member, assisting both Dr. Veera and Dr. Cramer. She quickly and ably took the lead when we integrated both digital scanning and Invisalign into our practice. Her bubbly personality makes her a favorite among our patients. She was born in Saginaw and raised in Tawas. Now, returned to Saginaw, Jamie loves to spend time with her husband and son. They are looking forward to a new addition to their family this spring.
Jennifer is our front office billing and insurance specialist. She began her dental career in 1988, after graduating from Delta Community College as a certified dental assistant. Jennifer brings her 28 years of dental experience and outgoing personality to the Veera Family Dentistry team. She was born and raised in Saginaw and enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, camping and boating. She loves to cook and enjoys trying new recipes and sharing them with her many friends.
Dr. Veera is the newest proud member of this Dental team. She graduated from the University of Southern California Dental School, Los Angeles in 2009 and moved to Saginaw with her family. She has been practicing in the mid Michigan area for the past 6 years and is excited to start a new chapter with Veera Family Dentistry. She also has a Masters in Public Health from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelors of Dental Science from Bangalore, India. Coming from a family of dentists, Dentistry is not just a profession, but a passion to her. She is looking forward to the integration of newer technology with the years of experience this practice possesses to continue to provide excellent comprehensive dental care for the whole family. She lives in Saginaw with her husband, two kids and over-enthusiastic dog.
Linda is our office manager and joined the Veera Family Dentistry team in January of 2016. She handles the daily administrative details of our busy practice. Linda has 10 years of experience in dental administration and is an operations specialist in the dental community. In her off time Linda enjoys relaxing with a good book, gardening and cooking and baking for her family. She also loves spending time with her 5 grown children.
Debbie is another dental hygienist At Veera Family Dentistry and has been a part of the team for the past 26 years. She graduated from Delta Community College in 1984 as a dental hygienist and has been a familiar face in this office ever since. She has a loyal patient base and it’s easy to see why when you watch her interact with them. Debbie likes to cook and enjoys boating in the summer and cross country skiing in the winter. She also loves spending time with her husband and adorable pets.
Alicia is one of three dental hygienists here at Veera Family Dentistry. She graduated from Mott Community College in 1993 with her degree in dental hygiene and a passion for her profession and has worked here ever since. Her enthusiastic approach to learning and educating have endeared her to her patients, many of whom she now calls her friends. She grew up in Bridgeport and now lives in Saginaw Township. She has three children and 4 grandchildren whom she adores and loves spending her time with. She is looking forward to meeting new patients and developing relationships to help achieve your hygiene goals.
Carol is a dental hygienist at Veera Family Dentistry. She graduated from Delta Community College in 1995 where she was the recipient of the Crest Leadership Award for outstanding leadership as a dental hygiene student. She joined our dental group after her graduation and has been a team member ever since. She enjoys working in a close-knit family practice environment and developing lasting relationships with her patients. She especially loves working with children and says that sometimes they teach her a thing or two. When not working she can be found walking on the rail trail, riding her bike or spending time with her husband and two wonderful children.
Cheryl graduated from Delta Community College in 1976. She has been a dental assistant for the past 39 years and has an wide range of experience. She excels in verbal and non-verbal communication and is empathetic to our patients and understanding of their needs. Cheryl has been a team member of Karkut Dental Group, and now Veera Family Dentistry, for the past 30 years. She is a familiar face to our many patients and their families. Cheryl was born and raised in Saginaw and is married with two children and two grandchildren. She is a vital part of our dental team and will help you achieve your goal of a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile!