About Us
The Jolly Vision: To provide greater access to safe visits that will deliver quality dental care to marginalzed children and communities.
The Jolly Mission: To provide, promote educate and empower families on eliminating dental disease in children through the power of preventive dental care.
Jolly Smiles School Based Mobile Dental Services remains committed to being a leading force to improving the quality of life through comprehensive and preventive dental care. We strongly believe that arming children with education and delivering dental excellence will lead to healthier lives for our children. As studies has proven, oral health care is directly related to overall general health.
Jolly Smiles School Based Mobile Dental Services is equally committed to establishing dental homes for children thus providing a lifelong access to optimal dental care. Our network of dentists are specialized in catering to the needs of children.
Meet the Jolly Smiles Team
Dr. Elbert Maurice Henderson has been in practice for over 40 years. He and his staff are dedicated to providing the highest level of delivering general dentistry care to patients.
Dr. Henderson received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree for the University of Detroit in 1974. In 1976, he opened his private practice in Southfield, MI. Born and raised in Detroit, He has committed his career to providing the best quality of care to the community of Metro Detroit. Dr. Henderson is happily married, enjoys spending time with his family and reading books.
Meet Jaclyn Nelams, RDH, BAS. A proud native of Detroit, MI, Jaclyn began her academic journey at Wayne County Community College District and later earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Siena Heights University. With over 30 years of experience in various dental offices across Metro Detroit, she has cultivated a deep well of knowledge and expertise in the dental field.
Jaclyn has an undeniable passion for teeth—whether it’s cleaning them, creating smiles, enjoying the benefits of a healthy bite, or educating others about oral health. Her life's purpose is centered around caring for and protecting every smile she encounters. A hometown girl at heart, Jaclyn lives in Metro Detroit with her husband and their four children. She enjoys traveling, giving back to the community, and shopping.
Her true passion lies in helping others, particularly children. Jaclyn is dedicated to staying informed about the latest advancements and technologies in dentistry. She believes that continuing education is essential to providing the highest level of care to the community. Through Jolly Smiles Mobile Dental Services, she focuses on educating individuals about proper oral hygiene, the connection between oral and overall health, and forming meaningful community partnerships.
As the Oral Health Coordinator, Jaclyn is honored to work alongside
Dr. Henderson to bring their shared vision to life—serving the community
with compassion and excellence. She looks forward to making a lasting impact on the oral health of those she serves.
Jolly Smiles Mobile Dental Services is here for you!
Dionne Henderson, DDS
Program Director
Michael Henderson, DDS
Dentist
Jordan Lee
Program Manager
Our Forever Jolly Smile
Mr. Jalil Smith was a brilliant young man. From the moment we met at the tender age of ten years old, he told me he wanted to be a dentist. He attended grade school with my granddaughter and would always tell me that he wanted to work in my office. His mother would bring him to the office and I begin to cultivate and grow his potential that was clearly evident.
The way Jalil connected with patients, communicated the patients, his attention to detail and the eye for making smiles better was unmatched. Jalil encouraged me, always came with fresh ideas and energy to perfect my practice.
I will always be appreciative and grateful to Mr. Smith for the impact he left my practice and I. We dedicated this mobile practice to you, our forever smile, Mr. Jalil Smith, DDS. May your smile continue to be the brightest of all!
In Loving Memory of Jalil Smith 1995-2020
