Our Team

Dr. Katherine Khaghany-Duffy has been in private practice for over 19 years, enjoying all aspects of general dentistry, including family and cosmetic dentistry. She attended the University of Michigan for undergraduate and graduated with Honors from New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Khaghany-Duffy actively participates in continuing education courses and strives to stay current in all aspects of dentistry. She is a current member of the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, and Kalamazoo Valley District Dental Society. She is a graduate of the Kois Center, an advanced graduate level training center for practicing dentists. When she is not taking care of patients, Dr. Khaghany-Duffy looks forward to spending time with her sons. They enjoy playing sports, riding bikes, reading, and spending time with their extended family.

Dr. Marisa Welburn has been with Drake Dental since 2010 and she began working in private practice in 2005. She is a Michigan native from the Kentwood area. She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a degree in biomedical science and then from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry where she received her degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. Dr. Welburn is an active member of the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association and the Kalamazoo Valley District Dental Society. She has completed numerous hours of continuing education classes in the fields of general and cosmetic dentistry and is up to date with the newest technology and techniques. In her spare time, Dr. Welburn enjoys running, competing in triathlons, and spending time with her husband, Andy and son Jase.

Dr. Jonathan VanDenburgh has been practicing dentistry in Michigan since 2015 and joined Drake Dental in January of 2019. He attended Andrew’s University and Kettering College of Medical Arts for his undergraduate. Having spent most of his life in Southern California, he graduated with honors from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. Dr. VanDenburgh is an active member of the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, SW Michigan District Dental Society, National Dental Honors Society, Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. When not reading dental texts and attending continuing education, Dr. VanDenburgh enjoys time with his wife and three children traveling, fishing, sailing, and doing photography.