Our Awesome Team of
Professionals Who Care
Doctors
Dr. Travis Trapp
Dentist
Dr. Travis Trapp, Dentist
Dr. Travis Trapp is from Ada, Michigan. After high school, he attended Grand Valley State University and graduated in 2013 with his Bachelor of Science degree. He then completed his dental education at University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, where he earned his DDS degree in 2018 and met Dr. Holly. He and Dr. Holly then moved to Florida for her internship, and to experience new adventures (and escape the Michigan cold). Dr. Travis enjoyed working in private practice in Florida and moved back to Michigan in 2020. He started at the practice in 2020, and he and Dr. Holly purchased the practice in April 2022. Dr. Travis maintains active memberships in multiple professional dental societies including the Kalamazoo Valley District Dental Society, Michigan Dental Association, American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
When they returned to Michigan, they got married and they now have one son. Dr. Travis loves spending time with family and being in nature. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, playing sports, traveling, and discovering new breweries. Dr. Travis is very friendly, detail oriented, and reassuring to patients. He is excited to be back working in his home state providing patients with the quality care they deserve at Harmony Dental.
Dr. Holly Trapp
Dentist
Dr. Holly Trapp, Dentist
Dr. Holly Trapp was born and raised in Three Rivers, Michigan. She is the daughter of Dr. Bud and Pam Malinoski. For her undergraduate education, she attended Grand Valley State University and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in 2014. She then completed dental school at University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and was Vice President of her class throughout her time there. She met Dr. Travis in dental school and earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2018. Together, they spent time in Florida for her to continue her education and complete a one-year internship in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Florida. She worked 3 part time jobs in private practice in Florida before they decided to move home. She joined this practice in 2020, and Drs. Trapp purchased the practice in April 2022. Dr. Holly holds active memberships in the Kalamazoo Valley District Dental Society, Michigan Dental Association, American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
They married when they moved back to Michigan, and now have one son. When Dr. Holly is not at work, she enjoys spending time with family, playing piano, drawing, painting, and hanging out with friends. She also loves traveling, sports, and exploring the outdoors. She is very kind with patients, caring, and artistic. Dr. Holly is happy to be home, and she is honored to be continuing the family business and providing excellent care to patients.
Hygienists
Lori
Dental Hygienist
Lori, Dental Hygienist
Lori graduated from the hygiene program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in 2003. She joined our team in 2004 where she has now seen generations of smiles. Lori wants you to know that she absolutely loves what she does, and that you will most definitely see that come through when you’re in the chair with her! She makes patients feel comfortable and likes to have fun.
In her spare time, Lori loves being outdoors with her family and the farm animals.
Andy
Dental Hygienist
Andy, Dental Hygienist
Andy grew up in Gobles, MI and attended college at Western Michigan University. He then graduated from hygiene school at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in 2003. He has brought humor to our team since 2004. Andy is sure to have fun at work but is serious about helping people have a healthy mouth, nice teeth, and a great smile.
Outside of work, he enjoys camping and spending time with his wife of 26 years, Sheri, and their two kids, Carter and Ashley. Other hobbies of his include anything pertaining to cars, beer and wine tasting, traveling, spending time with friends, and volunteering for youth programs at his church.
Michelle
Dental Hygienist
Michelle, Dental Hygienist
Michelle graduated from the dental hygiene program at Kellogg Community College in 1994. She first joined Malinoski & Associates in 1996, spent time raising a family while still practicing hygiene, and has rejoined our team working as a part-time hygienist.
Michelle’s hobbies include running, weightlifting, target practicing, and hunting. She also enjoys working for her family-owned logging business, taking care of her chickens and spending time with her German Shepherd dogs.
Laura
Dental Hygienist
Laura, Dental Hygienist
Laura attended Kellogg Community College for dental hygiene school and graduated in 2006. She then earned her Bachelor of Applied Science degree in dental hygiene in 2008 at Sienna Heights University. Laura joined our team in 2022, bringing 18 years of experience as a dental hygienist with her. She has a kind-natured spirit that brings a sense of calm to patients and a sweetness to our team.
Laura enjoys spending her free time outside with her husband and daughter, kayaking, and volunteering at her daughter’s school.
Dental Assistants
Tonya
Dental Assistant
Tonya, Dental Assistant
Tonya earned her Dental Assisting and Radiology Certificate in 2012. She originally did her externship with our practice, and at completion, we were excited to offer her a position with our team. She enjoys working in an environment that is fun, yet serious about quality treatment. Her top priority is to care for each patient as an individual while optimizing their personal needs and wants.
When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her hobbies include traveling, camping, wine tasting, and volunteering.
Amanda
Dental Assistant
Amanda, Dental Assistant
Amanda graduated with her Dental Assisting and Radiology certification in 2010. She is passionate about helping others overcome dental fears and dedicated to promoting oral health and hygiene.
When Amanda isn’t assisting patients, she is keeping busy attending her two sons’ sporting events and spending time with family.
Office Staff
Pam
Business Manager
Pam, Business Manager
Pam is the practice business manager and CFO. She earned her Business Management degree from Ferris State University in 1985. She met our founder, Dr. Bud Malinoski, in April 1987, joined the practice in November 1987, and they got married in 1988. Pam continues as our CFO and business manager today and is thrilled to help advise her daughter and son-in-law since the change in ownership.
Pam is also a travel agent and loves spending time in tropical places. When she is not working, she enjoys time with family, autocross racing in her corvette, and anything strawberry, red, or sparkly.
Jacey
Insurance Coordinator
Jacey, Insurance Coordinator
Jacey graduated high school in 2014 from Alma. She co-opt cosmetology school at that time and has also had her cosmetology license since 2014. Jacey decided to go back to school and in 2018, she earned her Registered Medical Assistant license and her associate degree in office administration. She and her husband, Kyle, got married in 2019 and moved to Three Rivers in 2020. Initially, Jacey joined our team as a dental assistant in 2020 and transferred to the front office in 2022. However, she still jumps back to help with dental treatment on occasion.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids and traveling to tropical destinations. You’ll be sure to see her smiling face when you come in for your appointment.
Danielle
Insurance Coordinator
Danielle, Insurance Coordinator
Danielle graduated from Mendon high school in 2014. She continued to Glen Oaks Community College to earn her Associate degree in General Studies in 2016, then Grand Canyon University for her Bachelor degree in Sociology in 2019. Danielle joined our team in 2022 after working in retail for 8 years where she gained plenty of customer service experience. She and her husband were married in 2018 and have 2 boys.
Danielle stays busy with family and friends, outshines the entire team with her cake decorating skills, and enjoys traveling to new places.
