As a practice, we are true believers thatpreventative careandeducationare the keys to optimal dentalhealth. We strivetoprovide dentalhealthcare vs. disease care. That is why we focus on thorough exams by checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking x-rays when necessary. We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease.
Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, were also concerned about your health. A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.
As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy.
To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continuing education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
After one visit, it should be clear that these are thethree pillars of our practice.We are a Kalamazoo dental practicedevoted torestoringandenhancingthe natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles!
A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.
Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Dr. Mark A. Allen graduated from Kalamazoo College with a B. A. in chemistry in May 1977 and from the University of Michigan with a D.D.S. in 1981. He has a long list of continuing education seminars which highlights two summers of extensive studies with Joseph Clayton, DDS in 1992-1993 at the University of Michigan focusing on full mouth rehabilitation and work with TMJ. Dr. Allen was inducted to the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics in 2007.
Currently, Dr. Allenis a clinical instructor at the Kois Learning Center in Seattle, Washington, and averages 150 hours of continuing education per year. Dr. Allen is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and The Francis B. Vedder Society of Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics. He is a part time faculty member at Western Michigan University, and head coach of the Western Michigan University Rugby team.
Dr. Harris graduated from Alma College with a B.A. degree in Sociology in 2002. She attended the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and received her D.D.S. in 2009. She is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American and Michigan Dental Associations, and the Kalamazoo Valley District Dental Society. Dr. Harris is a certified Invisalign and 6 Month Smiles Provider. She has completed the Faculte for Orthodontic Research and Education program. Dr. Harris is a clinical assistant professor at the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and on the Advisory Board at KVCC Dental Hygiene program.
Dr. Thomas Aye graduated from Western Michigan University with a B.S. in Biology; from the University of Michigan with a D.D.S.; and from the University of Maryland with a M.S. and Certification in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is certified as a Diplomat by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a Fellow of the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and a member of the Michigan Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Aye served as the President of the Kalamazoo Valley District Dental Society, and has been practicing his dental surgical specialty in Kalamazoo for approximately thirty years.
We are excited to welcome Dr. Diederich to the staff! Dr. Diederich received his Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Dental Surgery and Master of Science degree in Periodontics from the University of Michigan. Before his specialty training, he spent three years in the U.S. Public Health Service as a general dentist and completed a general practice residency. After two years as a full time faculty instructor at U of M, he established a full time practice limited to periodontics in Battle Creek in 1984.Dr. Diederich is an active member of the Michigan and American Dental Associations, The American Academy of Periodontology, The International Congress of Oral Implantologists and The American Academy of Oral Implantology. He is a Diplomate of The American Board of Periodontology, a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and a past President of the Michigan Periodontal Association.