Our Team

Hi, my name is Cheryl, I have over 20 years of hands on experience in all aspects of Dentisty, ranging from dental assisting to management, and I am the first person you’ll see when you walk through our doors. I have been with Dr Kooyman at CR Smiles – Meridian Dental Care since he opened his practice February of 2007, he is a great, talented, and gentle dentist.

Meeting new smiles and seeing how helpful we can be to change those smiles is very rewarding to me. In my spare time my husband Steve and I enjoy traveling and one of my passions in cooking. I have two adult children and one grandson here in the Meridian area.

Jen has been a Hygienist for 8 years and joined our team in February 2016. She has a love for the dental field and enjoys being able to help patients of all ages.

She is married and has 4 children. She enjoys running, boating, camping and anything outdoors. She and her family have been patients of Dr Kooyman for several years, even before beginning her employment. She chose CR Smiles – Meridian Dental Care because it is a technologically advanced, modern practice and because Dr Kooyman is a honest, gentle and thorough dentist. “Dr Kooyman is great with my kids and because of him, my kids love to come to the dentist.”