Dr. Cynthia Skiba • Let Us Light Up Your Smile • Midland MI

MEET THE STAFF

Dr.Cynthia Skiba
Dentistry was a natural profession for me as I was raised in a dental family. My father, Dr. Gerald Skiba practiced dentistry for 57 years in Alpena, Michigan. I am the oldest of 7 children. I began my dental career as a dental hygienist, practicing for 17 years before returning to school. U of M is my alma mater although most of my undergrad studies took place at MSU. My hobbies include raising and showing Labrador Retrievers, gardening, cross country skiing, mountain biking and enjoying my husband’s wonderful cooking.

Tom Bushey, Business Manager
Dr. Skiba and I have been married since 1988. My work for the practice includes building repair, payroll, 401K planning, and financial review and planning. My hobbies include fly fishing, cooking, and furniture making. And, in my spare time, I work full time for Kelly Technical on assignment at Dow Chemical in Engineering Solutions as a Small Project Coordinator providing support for plant upgrade projects.

Candy Store, R.D.H. (Hygienist)
My roots can be traced back to the shores of lake Superior where my hometown of Ontanagon is located, I migrated south to the saginaw valley to further my education in dental Hygiene. In 2001 I graduated from Delta College with a degree in dental Hygiene. My children Maria and Luke have graduated from MSU and Northern Michigan University respectively. My dog Missy a chocolate lab and my kitties: Tonya and Roger allow me to share the house with them.

Stephanie Tait, R.D.H. (Hygienist)
Born and raised in Lapeer I moved to Midland 8 years ago. I graduated from Lapeer East High School in 1991. Then I went to attend Mott Community College. I graduated in 1995, where I received an Associates degree in Applied Science and an Associates degree in Dental Hygiene. I have been practicing Dental Hygiene for 14 years. I am also married and have 2 beautiful children. My favorite past times are spending time with my family, my dog, camping and biking.

Heather Schiele
Just recently I moved to Mid Michigan from the Metro Detroit area and I love every minute of 'Up Northí living. Originally I grew up in Madison Heights, Michigan, where I graduated from Lamphere High School. My career in dentistry started 20 years ago as a dental assistant after completing vocational training. But for the past ten years I have been an office manager. I've always been enthusiastic about helping people, but found my niche with helping dental patients get the help, care, and education needed for good dental health. In March of 2010 I started working with Dr. Skiba and her team at Lighthouse Family Dentistry; I look forward as well as optimistically to a long future here. At the moment I have two children, one just getting her drivers license, and the other is all grown up and starting a family of his own. In my spare time when I am not visiting family I enjoy fishing, camping, gardening hiking, and off roading with my husband, Guy and our dogs Baron and Jasmine.

Mary Sherman
I was born and raised in Midland, Michigan and have been married for 38 years. My Husband Dick and I have raised two children and have five grandchildren. In 1968 I graduated from Bullock creeck Highschool. Working with, talking to and helping people gives me true joy. This is why I love working in dentistry. My hobby is spending time with my grandchildren and going on my yearly cruise.

Tammy Davis
Born and raised in Bay City I graduated from Bangor John Glenn High school in 1986. The field of dentistry has always been something I have had a keen interest in; every time I had a dental appointment I would be asking all kinds of questions. This led me to attend Ross Medical/Dental School in 1990, I graduated in 1991. It has been 20 years since I started my career as a dental assistant, and I look forward to being one for many years to come. In May of 2009 Dr. Skiba welcomed me as a member of her staff and I have grown to love and cherish every minute of it. Currently I reside in the city of Saginaw with my 13 year old twins Nathan and Kirsten, we enjoy rollerblading, camping, and spending time with the family.

Zac Mularz
Presently I reside in Auburn and have for the majority of my childhood, In 2009 I graduated from Western Highschool and in 2008 I went through the dental assisting program at the Bay Arenac Career Center. Currently I consider myself a pre dental student planning on obtaining a bachelors degree in biology, I attended delta college for 2 and a half years before transfering to central michigan which I attended for a year. At the moment I plan on attending SVSU for my last few years before transfering to the university of Detroit, withaspirations of attending Denatl School. Dr. Skiba welcomed me to her team in march of 2009, since then I have learned to accept my coworkers as if they were almost a part of my family. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, constructing PCs, hiking, camping, fishing, do it yourself projects as well as gaming.