Welcome
Fredal Family Dentistry and their dedicated staff provide advanced family and cosmetic dentistry for every major dental need.

"Where dental traditions are merged with current technology and you are treated like family."
- Est. 1960

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Our Staff


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John M. Fredal, Jr., D.D.S.


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Dawn M. Mann, D.D.S.
Dr. Mann is a Sterling Heights, Michigan native who began her dental career as dental assistant during her high school years. She has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with University Honors from Wayne State University. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2004 from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. She is member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, and Macomb Dental Society.

A proponent of lifelong learning through continuing education, Dr. Mann is dedicated to providing the finest and most up-to-date comprehensive restorative and preventative dental care available. Dr. Mann is fully qualified to provide treatment in all disciplines of general dentistry and is committed to identifying the best choices for optimal, long-term dental health and comfort. She has completed her certifications for CEREC and INVISALIGN. Dr. Mann holds herself to the highest ethical standards while maintaining compassion and integrity in all of her work.


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Tammy Brinker, R.D.H.
Tammy has been part of our team since 1995. Tammy began her dental career working for our office as a dental assistant for four years and as a receptionist for four years. She then graduated from Oakland Community College with her Dental Hygiene degree in 2003 and has been a hygienist for us since it’s completion. Tammy has obtained her licensure to administer local anesthesia.


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Shannon Dreher, R.D.H.
Shannon has worked in the dental field since 1991. Shannon began her dental career as a dental assistant for both general and orthodontic dentistry before completing her degree in dental hygiene. Shannon graduated with her Bachelor of Science and Dental Hygiene degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 1999. Shannon has been working at our office since 2001.


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Brooke Marcath, R.D.H.
Brooke was a dental assistant for seven years prior to becoming a dental hygienist. She graduated with her Dental Hygiene degree in 1993 from Oakland Community College and began working at our office in 2002. Brooke has obtained her licensure to administer local anesthesia.


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Cheryl Mulka, R.D.H.
Cheryl began working at our office in 2001. She is a graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry’s 1993 Dental Hygiene class. In 2003, Cheryl obtained her certification to be a clinical instructor of dental radiology. Cheryl has obtained her licensure to administer local anesthesia.


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Kathleen Fredal, Office Manager


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Eileen Porretta, Receptionist
Eileen has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Wayne State University. Her major is in political science and minor is in history. Eileen also has a post Bachelor Certificate in Forensic Investigation from Wayne State University. Eileen has been working at our office since 2002 and is happy to assist our patients with insurance and payment matters.


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Shanna Rodgers, Receptionist and Dental Assistant
Shanna has been a dental assistant at our office since 2002. In 2005 Shanna completed her Pre-Dental Hygiene curriculum from Oakland Community College. Shanna was accepted into the Dental Hygiene program at Oakland Community College and has opted to attend in the near future.


Christie Wilson, Dental Assistant
Christie has been working at our office since the start of 2011. She is a native to Hudson Valley, New York and has relocated to this area with her husband's assignment in the U.S. Coast Guard. Christie is a certified nutritionist and has expanded her patient care to include dental assisting. She also has an Associate in Hotel and Restaurant Management, and an Associate in Business Management.


Justine DiMercurio, Dental Assistant
Justine began working as a dental assistant at our office in 2011. Justine graduated from Parkway Christian School and is currently attending Macomb Community College to complete her Pre-Dental Hygiene courses.


John M. Fredal Jr., D.D.S., P.C. & Associates
45420 Van Dyke
Utica, MI 48317
Phone: 586-997-9484   Fax: 586-997-9645