Meet the Kentwood Team

Dr. Andrea Toth – Dentist

Dr. Andrea Toth grew up in South Florida and graduated from American Senior High in the top 5% of her class. She attended the University of Florida where she received her Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition.  While attending the University of Florida, she was accepted into the Scholars Program where she performed research on pediatric dental sedations with the University of Florida College of Dentistry.  Following graduation, she moved to Michigan to attend the University of Michigan for dental school. During her time in Ann Arbor, she met her husband Dr. Ryan Toth, who is originally from Farmington Hills, Michigan.  Following her graduation, they moved to West Michigan. Her husband is also a dentist and has his own practice in Zeeland, Michigan. They live in Byron Center with their twin daughters and Bernese Mountain Dog named Finn.

Although, Dr. Toth grew up in Florida, her parents how now moved to Michigan to be closer to her. Dr. Toth also has two younger siblings.  Her brother Rod and her sister Daphne.  Her brother Rod lives in Los Angeles, California and works doing computer programming for Facebook.  Her younger sister Daphne graduated from University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and is now attending a dental pediatric residency at Louisiana State University.  Dr. Toth’s passion for dentistry has influenced not only her own sister but many undergraduate students to pursue dentistry over the years.

Dr. Toth has been working in Grand Rapids for several years in both private practice, and at the veterans at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Dr. Toth was also one of the founding dentists at the Mercy Health Dental Clinic prior to joining the office.  She is also fluent is Spanish and looks forward to serving the Hispanic community in Kentwood. She enjoys kayaking, golfing, spending time with her daughters, relaxing by the pool and traveling with her friends and husband.

Dr. Sonya palit – Dentist

Dr. Sonya Palit was raised in Kentwood and attended East Kentwood High School. She attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature. After graduating, Dr. Palit did research at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry on oral cancer cell signaling while applying to dental school. As a diehard Wolverine, she was thrilled to remain at Michigan to earn her Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Following dental school, Dr. Palit completed an additional year of training in a General Practice Residency program at Loyola University Hospital in Chicago. During that time, she gained extensive experience treating medically complex and special needs patients, as well as many veterans at Hines VA Hospital in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Palit practiced as an associate dentist in Chicago and eventually in her own private practice with her dentist husband, Dr. Josh Wansten, in Lake Forest, IL. After spending a number of years away from family, Dr. Palit decided to return to her home state of Michigan and moved back with her family.

In her spare time, Dr. Palit can be found experimenting in the kitchen, practicing yoga, or desperately trying to finish that month’s book club read. She has one sweet but terribly naughty rescue dog and three children who make her laugh every day.

Dr. Jenny bai – Dentist

Dr. Bai grew up in Missouri where she graduated from Rolla High School as valedictorian. She attended Case Western Reserve Univeristy in Cleveland, Ohio and received her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry with an emphasis in Psychology. She continued her dental education at Case Western where she finished in the top 10% of her class.

Dr. Bai lives in Grand Rapids with her boyfriend, Dr. Jager Kukowski, who practices dentistry at our Zeeland office. Jenny’s parents work as chemical engineers in Missouri. She has one younger sister, Michelle, who is also studying Biochemistry at Case Western Reserve University. In her free time, Jenny loves to travel, try new restaurants, and spend time outside. Since moving to West Michigan, Dr. Bai’s favorite thing to do is spend time on Lake Michigan and watch the sunset.

Sarajane – Registered Dental Hygienist

Sarajane was born in Jenison and graduated from Unity Christian High School. She earned her degree in Dental Hygiene from Grand Rapids Community College and has worked at the office since 1996. Her favorite thing about working at Comfort Family Dentistry is being able to interact with the patients, building quality relationships and help them maintain a healthy smile. Sarajane spends her free time playing the piano and board games, camping, flower gardening and attending many choir concerts and bowling matches that her 2 kids are involved in. She has been married 25 years and lives in Jenison with her family.