Following dental school, Dr. Sortman became Lieutenant Sortman and served as a Navy dentist with the Marines in Okinawa. While there, he completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program. The AEGD gave him shoulder-to-shoulder experience with specialists in every field of dentistry.
This experience was a springboard to becoming a leader in providing comprehensive dentistry. Since then, he has pursued additional continuing education and is trained in progressive orthodontics, sedation dentistry (via the University of Georgia), and Nobel Biocare dental implants.
On a personal note, Dr. Sortman is married to his college sweetheart, Holly. They have four children: Spencer, Saige, Piper, and Orly. He enjoys spending time with family, pursuing varying interests, and most of all helping others to become the best they can be!
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 692 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestJeannie Lusk
a year ago
Very nice office with extremely friendly staff!! Jen and Dr. Kimmel were awesome!! I am excited I made the change to this office!!
James Post
a year ago
I had a very good experience from check in to check out. Lisa does a very good job and explains things very well.
Alicia Haar
a year ago
Always have the best service. Recommend to everyone I know.
Alan Campbell
a year ago
Great staff! Quick service.
Melissa Barone
a year ago
After four days of excruciating pain post extraction, I got a take it or leave it offer for Tylenol 3 KNOWING I cannot take NSAIDs and, as a result, KNOWING I've been maxing out on Tylenol extra strength for four days. This, after acknowledging that it was a surgical, not simple, extraction. The utter lack of compassion as well as the inability to critically consider the impact of MORE Tylenol on my liver and stomach makes me, and should make you too, strongly doubt the medical and ethical competence of these dentists. I won't be back. **Notice all the responses to negative reviews from the practice, in one way or another, fail to take any responsibility for the reviewers' criticism. If Tylenol 3 is the strongest pain medication Community Shores is able to prescribe after a surgical procedure, your clinicians should not be performing surgery. Politely refer to an oral surgeon if you are unequipped to manage a range of pain. I was referred to an oral surgeon, however, Dr Kimmel assured me she could do the procedure and would deal with post-procedure pain appropriately knowing my OTC pain relief options were limited to Tylenol. Either I was misled from the start or both Dr Kimmel and Dr Clements are incapable of critically thinking their way through this scenario. I'm not a dentist and I can rationally deduce the many reasons not to prescribe additional and only Tylenol to someone who, for four days, has been taking nothing but Tylenol. Liver toxicity? Severe gastritis? The assertion that I was told to go to Urgent Care is simply a lie. See the pattern, prospective patients. No ability to critically reason outcomes. Unwilling to accept responsibility for their mistakes. Lying in response to reviews to better their reputation. There are plenty of options for dental care in Muskegon and Ottawa counties. Do yourself a favor and find a different one. You deserve it.
Stephanie Hallett
a year ago
I was having dental issues and was in need of a new Dentist. I called Community Shores since they were in network with my insurance and the receptionist was very friendly and was able to get me in right away. Dr. Clements and his hygienist were very thorough explaining everything that needed to be done. I didn't feel rushed and I truly feel they wanted the best for me.
Aubrey Shepherd
a year ago
By far the best dental office I've ever been to!!
Dennis Kniat
a year ago
A dental clinic you can trust to have your dental needs met. Knowledgeable, friendly, efficient, and pain free procedures.
Deb Derks
a year ago
Excellent and professional care!
Jennifer Kowalski
a year ago
Everyone is always friendly and helpful. Service is excellent!
Ashley M McDaniel
2 years ago
Community Shores Dental has a nice clean office, friendly dentists, hygienists and administrative team. The staff are extremely compassionate and helpful. The staff will work around your schedule that best fit your needs. You won't be disappointed!
Dan Chittenden
2 years ago
Always enjoy working with Jen
Alyce Sturgeon
2 years ago
It had been a LONG time since I've been to a dentist and CSD did not judge me just wanted to help me get back on track. I now have a plan
Cheryl Veldman
2 years ago
Dr Sortman helped me last weekend with a Rx and I was able to get a prompt appt this week with the dental problem I am having.
Melissa Barone
2 years ago
After four days of excruciating pain post extraction, I got a take it or leave it offer for Tylenol 3 KNOWING I cannot take NSAIDs and, as a result, KNOWING I've been maxing out on Tylenol extra strength for four days. This, after acknowledging that it was a surgical, not simple, extraction. The utter lack of compassion as well as the inability to critically consider the impact of MORE Tylenol on my liver and stomach makes me, and should make you too, strongly doubt the medical and ethical competence of these dentists. I won't be back.
Larry Strait
2 years ago
Very attentive & gentle. No dental fears to think about.
Amy Elwell
2 years ago
New patient. 2 teeth pulled. They got me right in. The staff was very friendly & professional. Dentist & his assistant were awesome! Least painful experience I've ever had at a dentist!
Jessica Covolo
2 years ago
Absolutely LOVE this place. Everyone is so kind, compassionate, and caring! Customer service is A+++++ The facility is so clean and beautiful. The dentist and hygenist were extremely patient with my 5 year old. They took the time to explain things and make us feel real comfortable. Did not feel rushed at all. It was a great experience and I'm extremely impressed!
Ronald Henry
2 years ago
If finding a good Dentist and with great staff is your problem well.....Look no farther than Community Shores Dental. I wish this place was around my whole 58 years of life and with that being said it took that long to find the perfect place!
M G
2 years ago
Very pleasant experience at Community Shores Dental! Everyone is incredibly friendly and professional, they genuinely want the best for their patients.
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