Practice Administrator

Mari Nicolin -  CDA

Dental Hygienists

Maya Likavec-Witri, RDH - Lead Hygienist

Maya received her hygiene degree from Kalamazoo Valley College and has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Central Michigan University. She loves baking, reading, singing karaoke, and spending time with her family - including her two cats. Maya's favorite part of being a hygienist is helping people learn to love oral hygiene.

Julie Phelps, RDH

Julie received her hygiene degree from Ferris State University. She currently resides in Livonia with her family. In her free time, Julie enjoys cooking, decorating, hiking & shopping.

Ryan Rychlinski, RDH

Ryan graduated from Baker College in 2016 with an associate degree in dental hygiene. Ryan continued his education at Siena Heights University & earned his bachelor’s degree in applied sciences in 2017. Ryan has been a hygienist for over 4 years & is enthusiastic about educating patients on the importance of dental health. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family & friends. Ryan also enjoys hunting, fishing, reading, & going to Red Wings games. 

MaryBeth Rempert, RDH

MaryBeth graduated from Oakland Community college in 2008. She has been in the dental field for 25 years. She started out as a dental assistant in general, endodontics, & cosmetic dentistry & has been a dental hygienist for 10 years. In her spare time, she enjoys camping up north & spending time with family & friends. Her favorite time is with her son.

Andrea Laubernds, RDH

Andrea graduated from Wayne Community College in 2010 and practiced in Detroit for 6 years. Then found a practice closer to home in Canton. She has over 12 years of dental hygiene experience.  Andrea is a season ticket holder for the Detroit Lions and loves traveling, especially camping and cruises, and trying out new restaurants. At home, Andrea spends time baking and just spending time with her husband, 3 dogs, and cat. 

Amanda Okonkowski, RDH

Amanda has been in the dental field for over 17 years, including over five as a hygienist. Amanda graduated from Wayne County Community College. She enjoys doing anything active and being outside.  Her friends and family are also very important to Amanda, and she loves spending time with them. 

Anne Sin, RDH

Anne earned her bachelor’s in dental hygiene from Ferris State University.  She has a history as a dental hygiene assisting in general dentistry and periodontist offices. Anne lives with her family and enjoys playing video games, shopping, and listening to K-pop.  She has 2 rabbits, Pepper – a satin rabbit, and Luna – a Holland lop rabbit.

Jenna Scarpace, RDH

Bio coming in soon.

Dental Assistants

Sue Hubbs, CDA

Sue has been in the dental industry for over 40 years & with Dr. Regula & Preferred Dental Group for the last 30 years. Sue enjoys spending her free time with her children & grandchildren.

Mari Nicolin, Team Lead CDA (Office Administrator)

Mari graduated with an RN Degree from the Ana Aslan College of Nursing in Timisoara -Romania in 1994 & graduated with her Dental Assistant Degree in 1999 in the United States. She has been in the dental field for over 22 years. Mari loves cosmetic dentistry and is experienced in Orthodontics, Endodontics, Periodontics and Implants, CAD CAM, as well as full mouth reconstruction cases. In her free time Mari enjoys spending time with her daughter doing outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, biking, running, golfing, and walking her dog Tucker.

Valerie Didyk, CDA

Valerie has been a dental assistant in the greater Detroit area for over 20 years. She has experience assisting in general dentistry, oral surgery, periodontics, orthodontics & cosmetic dentistry. In her spare time, Valerie likes to travel, go to concerts & visit family/friends. Valerie loves animals & especially enjoys playing with her cat “DIOR.”

Shavon Bell, CDA

Bio coming soon

Jasmin Dragoi

Jasmin Dragoi had been in the dental field for 5 years. She has experience in the CAD/CAM dental laboratory field, designing crowns and bridges, as well as fabricating all kinds of dental appliances, from mouthguards (for the Detroit Lions football players) to dental retainers and night guards. She loves the dental field and dreams to become a dentist in the future. In her free time she enjoys driving , going up North, long nature walks and playing with her little dog.

Amber Hoffman, CDA

Amber has 5 years’ experience in the dental field , she is very caring and loves her patients , she is always there to put them at ease and explains everything in great details when it comes to dental treatment. Amber is well rounded, compassionate, organized and is providing thorough and skillful support to our patients. In her free time, she is spending time with her son Nolan.

Front Office Coordinators

Kaylee Walker

Kaylee is currently enrolled at Oakland Community College working towards applying to the dental hygiene program. Kaylee loves trying new recipes from her Pinterest boards, hiking, exercising, and spending time with her dog, Tyson, and two guinea pigs, Scout and Scooter. She is also planning a wedding with her fiancé, Josh.

Front Office Greeters

Ada Huda

Ada is new to the dental field and has a background in logistics. She loves sports, especially basketball, and enjoys golfing, fishing, and working out. Her favorite things to do include spending time with family and being outdoors.

Business Office

Paula Martin

Paula loves to spend time with family here in Michigan & in New York. Paula enjoys hiking, boating, going to concerts, and to the theater. She & her husband love to cook.

Lisa Welshans

Bio Coming Soon

Patient Services

Cathy Counts

Cathy attended Detroit Public Schools and later, Henry Ford Community College. She has really enjoyed her tenure with Dr. Regula & the Preferred Dental Group for the last 29 years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family & friends, reading, cooking & canoeing.

Staff Accountant

Ruth Anthony

Ruth has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & over 10 years of accounting experience. Her favorite pastimes are going to the park & reading. Ruth is a big animal lover & enjoys spending time with her family.

Front Desk Coordinators

Brittany Nahle

Brittany is the new front desk coordinator for Dr Regula, Dr. Najar and Dr. Lyddon. Brittany graduated from University of Michigan -Dearborn with a degree in Psychology and have been a dental coordinator since 2018. She likes spending time with her family and her puppy, Captain. She is currently learning Spanish.

Suzi Owens

“ I am very proud to be a member of this practice. My favorite quote is “You only live once…if you do it right, once is enough” Mae West
I have a very eclectic taste in music and food. I enjoy the simple things in life, but I am always up for a challenge. Suzi has a long dental assistant experience, and moving forward, she is Dr Patsarikas’ s front the desk coordinator.