MEET OUR FRIENDLY STAFF
We're proud to staff a group of talented and dedicated health professionals that have the skill and expertise to fully serve your needs. From a smiling face in the reception area, to the most skilled dental care, you're in the best hands with us.
Originally from Illinois, Dr. Maly grew up in Western Springs and attended the University of Illinois as an undergraduate before going on to Loyola University Dental School, where he graduated in 1991. He moved to South Haven in 1992 where he worked with Dr. Curtis Hood and took over his practice in 1993. Dr. Maly built a new Unthank Design Group Dental Office in 2003. https://www.unthank.com/ Dr. Maly loves dentistry and treating patients. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, the Kalamazoo Valley Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry and the Chicago Dental Society.
Office Manager Assistant
Lacey joined our team in 2024 and is in training for the Office Manager position.
Tara is our full time Hygienist who joined our practice in June, 2021. She graduated from GRCC in 1995 with honors. She is very passionate about dentistry, as well as establishing and maintaining relationships with patients. Tara enjoys educating and working together with patients toward the goal of optimal oral health.
Tara was raised in Saugatuck and is a proud mother of 3 grown sons and 2 daughter-in-law’s. In her free time she enjoys gardening, cooking and volunteering dental services at the Holland free health clinic.
Our Hygienist, Alicia, has been working in the dental field for over 20 years and has been a hygienist since 2006. She works in our office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and has been with us since 2023. Alicia is passionate about helping patients improve their oral health and likes making her patients feel welcome and comfortable.
Alicia grew up in Southwest Michigan and lives in South Haven with her husband and children. She enjoys gardening, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Jackie is Dr. Maly’s assistant. Jackie graduated form the Assisting program at GRCC in 1995. She has spent most of her dental career in Orthodontics and is now enjoying the change to General dentistry. Jackie’s top priority is to make you feel comfortable at your dental appointments!
Born and raised in Holland, Jackie and her husband have a combined family of 5 (now adult) children. Jackie loves to decorate and she and her husband enjoy cooking for friends and family.