Our Team

Annette Dufour, DDS

Dr. Annette Dufour was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. She moved to Escanaba with her family at the age of five. Dr. Dufour graduated from Escanaba High School in 1984 and earned her associate's degree in Dental Hygiene from Ferris State College in 1987.


In 1992, she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. She was awarded the Senior Student Award by the Academy of General Dentistry and the Academy of Operative Dentistry Award, as well as membership in the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Fraternity upon graduation.


After dental school, Dr. Dufour attended a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency program at the University of Michigan's Operative Department.


She is currently a member of:


Michigan Dental Association (MDA)

American Dental Association (ADA)

Cloverland District Dental Society ( currently sec./ treasure)

Delta County Dental Society

American Academy of Dental Practice Administration (AADPA)

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Krista Gorenchan, DDS

Dr. Krista Gorenchan, formerly Krista Ison, moved with her family to Escanaba as a child. She and her husband, Tim, both graduated from Escanaba Area High School in 1996. After high school, Krista attended Northern Michigan University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in biology. She was then accepted to the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree in May 2004.

Shortly after getting married in July 2004, she began her dental career in the Detroit area. In 2005, an opportunity in the public health field allowed Dr. Gorenchan and her husband to move back to the Upper Peninsula to be closer to their families.


In 2006, Dr. Gary Bradley and Dr. Annette Dufour hired Dr. Gorenchan at Great Northern Dental Associates, where she is now a partner in the practice.


Krista is a member of:


The American Dental Association

The Michigan Dental Association

The Cloverland District Dental Association

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Wendy

Wendy

Office Manager

Wendy is our Office Manager. She was previously a dental assistant in our office. She received her training in Vancouver, Washington. Wendy relocated to Rapid River with her husband, Ron, to raise their three wonderful children.

Carol

Carol

Dental Assistant

Carol is one of our Dental Assistants. She graduated from Bay de Noc Community College in 1989 with an associate degree in Human Services and a certificate in Dental Assisting. She and Dr. Gorenchan have worked together for seven years, including one year in public health, before joining the staff at Great Northern Dental. She enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and wonderful grandchildren.

Jamie

Jamie

Dental Hygienist

Jamie is one of our Registered Dental Hygienists. She graduated from Ferris State University in May 2013. Her main focus is the continuing care of her patients. She joined our team in May 2014. She currently resides in Escanaba with her husband.

Jamie

Haley

Dental Hygienist

Haley is one of our registered dental hygienists. She graduated from Ferris State University in May 2019. Her main goal is to provide the best care possible. Haley currently resides in Escanaba with her husband, daughter, and three dogs.

Wendy

Wendy

Office Manager

Wendy is our Office Manager. She was previously a dental assistant in our office. She received her training in Vancouver, Washington. Wendy relocated to Rapid River with her husband, Ron, to raise their three wonderful children.

Carol

Carol

Dental Assistant

Carol is one of our Dental Assistants. She graduated from Bay de Noc Community College in 1989 with an associate degree in Human Services and a certificate in Dental Assisting. She and Dr. Gorenchan have worked together for seven years, including one year in public health, before joining the staff at Great Northern Dental. She enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and wonderful grandchildren.

Jamie

Jamie

Dental Hygienist

Jamie is one of our Registered Dental Hygienists. She graduated from Ferris State University in May 2013. Her main focus is the continuing care of her patients. She joined our team in May 2014. She currently resides in Escanaba with her husband.

Jamie

Haley

Dental Hygienist

Haley is one of our registered dental hygienists. She graduated from Ferris State University in May 2019. Her main goal is to provide the best care possible. Haley currently resides in Escanaba with her husband, daughter, and three dogs.

Judy

Judy

Receptionist

Judy is one of our receptionists. She graduated from Bay de Noc College with an associate degree in Early Childhood Education and a certificate in Dental Assisting. She received her training at Great Northern Dental Associates and, upon completion, became a team member. Judy moved to Green Bay for a period of time, where she continued to work as a Dental Assistant. She then relocated back to the area, where she worked for an endodontist before rejoining the staff at Great Northern Dental Associates. Judy has a daughter who resides in Green Bay.

Erin

Erin

Dental Assistant

Erin is one of our Dental Assistants. She attended and graduated from Escanaba High School and Bay College. She is married and has three children. She enjoys spending time with her family, being busy in her flower gardens in the summer, and bowling and going for walks.

Wendy

Miranda

Dental Assistant

Miranda is one of our dental assistants. She graduated from Gladstone High School in 2016 and received her dental training in Northern Wisconsin shortly after. She enjoys spending time with her animals and family. In her free time, she can be found fishing, kayaking, or practicing her love for photography.


Miranda was born and raised in Gladstone, MI, but her love for adventure and travel has taken her to many places in recent years.

Cortney

Cortney

Cortney lives in Escanaba with her husband, three kids, and two dogs. She has been working in the dental field since 2013. She enjoys being outside, walking, hiking, and simply enjoying nature.

Ashley

Ashley

Dental Hygienist

Ashley is a dental hygienist who graduated from NWTC in 2017. She is a healthcare professional who values building lasting relationships with patients. Through a combination of expertise, empathy, and a passion for promoting oral health. Outside the office she enjoys spending time with her husband and young son, family and friends. Ashley is very involved with her church and loves helping the community. 


Cheyenne

Cheyenne 

Dental Assistant

Cheyenne moved back to the UP in 2022. Coming from the busy life of Nashville TN, she wanted her boys to have the wild and free lifestyle that she and her husband grew up with. Cheyenne has been a Registered Dental Assistant since 2013. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Kayaking, going to the beach and running in races are some of her favorite things to do.


Judy

Judy

Receptionist

Judy is one of our receptionists. She graduated from Bay de Noc College with an associate degree in Early Childhood Education and a certificate in Dental Assisting. She received her training at Great Northern Dental Associates and, upon completion, became a team member. Judy moved to Green Bay for a period of time, where she continued to work as a Dental Assistant. She then relocated back to the area, where she worked for an endodontist before rejoining the staff at Great Northern Dental Associates. Judy has a daughter who resides in Green Bay.

Erin

Erin

Dental Assistant

Erin is one of our Dental Assistants. She attended and graduated from Escanaba High School and Bay College. She is married and has three children. She enjoys spending time with her family, being busy in her flower gardens in the summer, and bowling and going for walks.

Wendy

Miranda

Dental Assistant

Miranda is one of our dental assistants. She graduated from Gladstone High School in 2016 and received her dental training in Northern Wisconsin shortly after. She enjoys spending time with her animals and family. In her free time, she can be found fishing, kayaking, or practicing her love for photography.


Miranda was born and raised in Gladstone, MI, but her love for adventure and travel has taken her to many places in recent years.

Cortney

Cortney

Cortney lives in Escanaba with her husband, three kids, and two dogs. She has been working in the dental field since 2013. She enjoys being outside, walking, hiking, and simply enjoying nature.

Ashley

Ashley

Dental Hygienist

Ashley is a dental hygienist who graduated from NWTC in 2017. She is a healthcare professional who values building lasting relationships with patients. Through a combination of expertise, empathy, and a passion for promoting oral health. Outside the office she enjoys spending time with her husband and young son, family and friends. Ashley is very involved with her church and loves helping the community. 


Cheyenne

Cheyenne

Dental Assistant

Cheyenne moved back to the UP in 2022. Coming from the busy life of Nashville TN, she wanted her boys to have the wild and free lifestyle that she and her husband grew up with. Cheyenne has been a Registered Dental Assistant since 2013. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Kayaking, going to the beach and running in races are some of her favorite things to do.