
Our Team
Get to know your new dental family!

Our dedicated and motivated team has one primary goal: Your utmost comfort! We believe it’s important for you to understand your treatment so you can relax during your visit. Our staff is here to answer any questions you may have about your dental care.
You are our priority!
Meet our team

Dr. Jonathan Mandras
Dr. Mandras, an Owings Mills native, earned his D.D.S. from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery and completed a prestigious residency at Bay Pines VA Hospital in Florida. Before relocating to Michigan, he practiced comprehensive care dentistry in Maryland, focusing on patient well-being, satisfaction, and comfort.
Known for his gentle and compassionate approach, Dr. Mandras excels in handling emergencies and maintaining schedules. He is proficient in a wide range of procedures, including root canals, extractions, crowns, bridges, whitening, Invisalign, implants, veneers, fillings, onlays/inlays, and periodontal treatment. His practice offers a broad spectrum of services to meet patient needs under one roof, treating each patient with the same care and respect as family. Dr. Mandras’ light-hearted humor and dedication to complete oral health and beautiful smiles make every visit comfortable and reassuring.
He is married to his wife, Erin, and they have three sons, Levi, Austin, and Nolan.
Dr. Jennifer Bortman
Dr. Bortman graduated from the University of Michigan in 2004. She received her D.M.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 2008. She then went on to residency at Advocate Illinois Hospital in Chicago. During her residency, Dr. Bortman received intense training in oral surgery procedures as well as the treatment of special needs patients. Dr. Bortman relocated to the suburbs of Detroit in 2010 with her husband. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry with an interest in cosmetic procedures. She practices with a patient centered focus and enjoys the lifelong relationships she develops with her patients.
Dr. Bortman has been married to her husband, Jared, for 10 years. They have 3 young children, Charlotte, Liv and Ryder. In her free time she enjoys running, fitness classes, travel and design.


Paula
Dental Assistant
Paula received her dental assisting training from Oakland Community College. She has worked in the field for 30+ years, both front desk and assisting, taking time off to raise her two children. She values the friends she has made in the practice over her 30 years with Dr. Lopatin. First working with Dr. Lopatin’s partner, Andrea Blum. After Dr. Blum relocated to California, she worked with the associates. She enjoys furthering her dental knowledge by taking continuing education courses to stay current on changes and advances in dentistry. She strives to make each patients dental experience a relaxed and positive one. “I want you to have as much fun here as we do.”

Pranavi
Dental Assistant
Pravani’s bio coming soon.

Ashley
Hygienist
Ashley graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy Dental Hygiene School in 2003. She started working for Dr. Lopatin in 2005. She attends several continuing education classes where she stays current on hygiene topics. She is busy on her down time running after her two beautiful children.

Julie
Hygienist
Julie graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy Dental Hygiene School in 2003. She started here at Dr. Lopatin’s Office when Ashley was on maternity leave in 2013. Julie has a busy life with 5 children. They keep her busy with Hockey games, gymnastic meets and equestrian show.

Lisa B.
Front Desk
Lisa began her ‘Lopatin Dental Family’ journey with us back in the 1980’s and is happily back with us after a hiatus of raising her 3, now grown, children. Lisa attended Dental Vocational School in the 1980’s and enjoys working in the dental/healthcare profession and taking care of patients. Some of Lisa’s favorite things to do are spending time with her children, hiking, camping, golf, cooking, gardening, attending sporting events, concerts with friends and her dog Lexi.