Dr. Jennifer Bonamici grew up on the island of Grosse Ile, Michigan where she graduated as her class Valedictorian. She completed her bachelor’s degree in human biology at Michigan State University and still enjoys cheering on the Spartans! At graduation, she was awarded the Board of Trustees Award for graduating in the top 1% at MSU. Dr. Bonamici decided to further her education in the field of dentistry and attended the University of Detroit Mercy. While she was in dental school, she earned the National Award of Excellence from the American Student Dental Association for her dedication to patient care and for her involvement in various organizations. She proceeded to attend the University of Minnesota for her orthodontic residency where she was elected to be her class representative. After graduation, she moved back home to the Metro-Detroit area and married her husband, Benjamin Underwood. Dr. Bonamici is a board-certified orthodontist and an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, Michigan Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, and Michigan Dental Association. Dr. Bonamici loves spending time golfing, cooking new recipes, trying new restaurants, traveling, and enjoying outdoor activities in all of Michigan’s four seasons.