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

Dental Assistant -
Nikki joined our team two years ago. 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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Tasia

Dental Assistant -
Tasia is the most recent addition to our team.  She began her career in dentistry in 2004 and has both her RDA and CDA licenses.  She enjoys golf, boating and traveling the world as much as possible.  

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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.