Meet Our Team

Dr. Eric T. Shugars, DDS, MS

Dr. Eric Shugars was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  He is a 1985 graduate of Portage Northern High School. In 1989, he received his degree in biology from Hope College. Following in family footsteps, he attended Northwestern University Dental School and received his doctorate of dental surgery (DDS) in 1993. He was accepted into Northwestern University's endodontic residency program and graduated in 1995. Eric returned to Michigan in 1996 and opened up his practice in Battle Creek. Dr. Shugars is married with two children and lives in Battle Creek.  Most days you will find him with his family watching the kids in their various activities or on the golf course in quest of an illusive hole-in-one.  He is a dog lover and has two rather large dogs.  

He is a member of the Southwest District Dental Society, Michigan Dental Association, American Dental Association, and American  Association of Endodontists.

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Kathryn

Front Office Staff -
Kathryn has served in the dental field since 1990 working in general dentistry until joining Dr. Shugars’ staff in 2012. She enjoys cooking, reading, karaoke and spending time with her daughter and two cats.

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Nikki

Lead Dental Assistant -
Nikki joined our team  in 2017. She is passionate about her job and makes each patient feel comfortable by being friendly and outgoing. Nikki is married with two children. She enjoys fishing, traveling and cooking with her friends and family. 

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Emily

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Dental Assistant -
Emily is the newest member of our team joining us in 2020.  She enjoys the outdoors, hiking, playing and watching sports, spending time with her family and friends, and her puppy!

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Nicole

Business Manager/Web, Marketing and IT  -
Nicole is a graduate of Hope College and holds a master's degree from DePaul University.  She is married and has two children.  She loves baking, gardening, loving on her dogs and spending time with family and friends.