Dr. Allerding received his Undergraduate education at Michigan State University, and dental education at the University of Detroit Mercy, class of 2012. He has been seeing patients at Dental Clinics North in Cheboygan since 2013.
Dr. Faucher received her Bachelors of Science in Movement Science from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and went on to receive her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. She is a General Dentist and prides herself in providing quality dental care in multiple disciplines of the trade including, but not limited to, oral surgery, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
Dr. Faucher is a native Michigander and moved to the beautiful Northern Michigan area in 2015. She enjoys being active outdoors. and depending on the season. you can find her hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking, mountain biking, snow shoeing or skiing! She also has a passion for cooking and baking and a strong desire to travel the world!
Dr. Vagalau is a graduate of University of Timisoara, Romania School of Dentistry 1998 DDS, Case Western University School of Dentistry 2001 DDS, Advanced Education in General Dentistry at University of Michigan 2002, and completed a Fellowship in Academy of General Dentistry in 2018.
She enjoys and takes pride in providing a variety of dental services to her patients, but her favorites are oral surgery and removable prosthodontics. She hopes to someday be able to provide more implant procedures and services to her patients. In her free time, Dr. Arsenault enjoys spending time with her family husband Dan, and two children, Rachel (2) and Luke (7mos). They enjoy anything outdoors, walking, biking, hiking, boating, canoeing, and just finding new adventures to do together.
Hi, Im Dr. Brian Kwapisz, I grew up in Detroit and attended college at U of M- Ann Arbor. From there I attended dental school at University of Detroit Mercy, completing my degree in 1997. I worked as an associate at Family Dental Centers for 7 years. In 2005 I relocated to Charlevoix with my wife. We have 3 children. I enjoy outdoor activities like boating, fishing, camping, and hiking.
What I enjoy most about dentistry is interacting with different people and simplifying their treatment, especially those who are anxious or afraid. Many people have had a negative experience in the past. I enjoy providing them with positive and enjoyable visits while we get to know one another.
Hello. I am Dr. Christopher Gamble. I was born and raised in Maumee, Ohio, a suburb of Toledo. I attended Miami University and earned a B.A. in Chemistry in 2003. From there I moved to Columbus and attended The Ohio State University College of Dentistry earning my Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2007. I spent the first 3 years of my career working in a group practice called DentalWorks. In 2011 I began working In Napoleon Ohio in a private group practice. At the end of 2019 my wife and I relocated to Northern Michigan. We love it here! We are thoroughly enjoying all that the area has to offer. We love being outdoors. We enjoy skiing, hiking, stand-up paddleboarding, camping, biking, and playing pickleball.
I am passionate about providing quality dental care and feel lucky to be able to do so at Dental Clinics North. I love interacting with and caring for patients; and working as a team to provide wonderful, much needed service to others. I enjoy learning as dentistry continues to evolve and I do so by attending training seminars often. As a dentist of 15 years, I pride myself in providing the best care using the most current practices in dentistry to provide a pleasant experience for all of my patients.
A native of Michigan, Dr. Rudoni earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan where she also played on the Wolverine womens ice hockey team. She then spent one year living with her family in Italy and studying at the University of Milan before beginning her dental training at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. After earning her dental degree, she completed a General Practice Residency at the University of Michigan Hospital. She then practiced dentistry in beautiful Marquette for 5 years before moving back to her hometown of Traverse City. She is a member of the Michigan Dental Association, the Special Care Dentistry Association, and Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honors Society.
In her free time, she enjoys playing ice hockey, exploring the great outdoors, dancing, cooking, and gathering for conversation and laughter with family and friends. It is with great enthusiasm that she joins Dental Clinics North in serving the Traverse City Community.
Dr. Pawlick is a graduate of University of Michigan 1996 BS in Biology, Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry 2001 DDS. General Practice Residency Detroit Receiving Hospital Graduate 2002, and has completed a Fellowship in Academy of General Dentistry in 2018.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Pawlick is involved as the Head Coach of the Harbor Springs Hammerhead Swim Club. In what free-time he has, He likes to travel with his family and spend as much time as possible in the summer at the lake.
I am Dr. Richard Held; I grew up in Detroit and Livonia. I attended college at Wayne State University and Detroit Institute of Technology. From there I attended the University of Detroit Mercy, completing my degree in 1969 and taught crown and bridge dentistry and anatomy for 6 years. After that I did a mini residency at the University of North Carolina in Implantology in 1991. I moved to Grand Rapids in 1970 practicing cosmetic, crown, bridge dentistry and later started implant and laser dentistry until March 2013. I joined DCN in May 2013. My wife and I had 6 children and she passed away in 2015 from cancer. I married my beautiful wife Carol Sue in July 2020. Now combined we have 8 children, 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
I ve hunted and fished since I could hold a fish rod. I have competed with model airplanes nationally and internationally. Currently my wife and I spend time with the kids and competition shot gunning. Carol and I spend some time in Florida Gulf Coast area when we can.
I have always enjoyed the cosmetic aspects of dentistry and the reconstruction procedures; It is really great to see patients response when they see their restored smiles for the first time. I enjoy working with kids and getting them over their fears of dentistry. Teaching young dental students has always been part of my dental life and proves to be very rewarding.
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 290 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestElisa Hiatt
2 years ago
Nice friendly staff
Peter
2 years ago
I went in with infection pockets forming on my gums. They took some X-rays and found it had eaten the bone around one tooth and was almost to the roots of the tooth in front of it. They told me it was good it was draining and they recommended having it extracted. They scheduled it for the end of July (the soonest any Dental Clinics North could get me in, Petoskey, Cheboygan, Gaylord). This was the beginning of April. Come the end of April, I'm in the ER for excruciating pain that covered an entire side of my face and down my neck. They couldn't believe the dentist let me leave without putting me on antibiotics and scheduling an extraction ASAP. On antibiotics and pain killers, I called Aspen Dental in Gaylord. Saw me 3 days later, pulled the tooth the same day. Said the same thing ER did. I'm lucky the infection didn't kill me or spread to my brain/heart. Long story short, for basic tooth cleaning or non-emergencies, maybe go to these clinics. Nice people, but don't trust them with your life. I'll only go to Aspen Dental now. It's worth the extra hour drive for me.
Martha Talcott
2 years ago
I'll start off by saying that the dental hygienists and dental assistants were very kind and professional. It was a pleasure chatting with them during my visit. However, the dentist was a pompous jerk. He couldn't even be bothered to greet me. When he had questions regarding my symptoms or insurance, he asked the hygienist. Let me clarify: the dentist did not speak to me ONCE during my entire visit. I'm not sure if he treats all of his patients with such disregard or if it's just those of us who have medicaid for insurance. Regardless of the reasoning, I refuse to seek care here ever again. The experience has left a bad taste in my mouth for this establishment.
Mandy Candy
2 years ago
I am absolutely horrified by what I just experienced. Not only is it nearly impossible to get an appointment, half the time they will reschedule without even telling you. They give the wrong time so you end up waiting forever once you do get there. Then when you go in (my children) you are treated like crazy for not bring them in sooner???? Not only that but my son had tears streaming down his face as the RUDE nurse told him "sit still!!" And continued to shoved the x ray pieces into his mouth. Then when I asked him if he was okay she decided to get snappy at ME!? THEN SHE DECIDED TO ARGUE with me all the way out the doors, claiming she did nothing wrong. This place is disgusting. They treat my children awful, make them cry, then get mad at the parents when we speak up. DO NOT TAKE YOUR CHILDREN HERE!!!
Brian Simpson
2 years ago
Natalie and Dr.Dugan are AMAZING! I was scared and nervous,2 extractions, great clinic!
Jennifer Fettis
2 years ago
Wonderful staff! Made the kids cleanings quick and easy!
tammy castaneda
2 years ago
I had a tooth pulled. Which I told them they wouldnt be able to do. They said they could. Pulled my tooth may have caused nerve damage. They also left roots in my mouth. I had to go to three emergency rooms. Because I got an infection. The reason they gave me antibiotics when they pulled the tooth. My mouth had a bad infection. Not only this but now I can barely close my mouth. They said its the oral surgeons responsibility now. The one I cant get into September and have never seen. They wont even make me an appointment to look at my mouth. Worst dental place ever. They don't care. I have to give one star to post this. They deserve a negative 100.
melissa pd
2 years ago
Thank you for caring for your patients
cheryl c
2 years ago
I have the worst fear and anxiety of any dentist but they are so caring and understanding and try to help you any way they can got me in at 8 am and are so wonderful I can not say a good enough review Ashley the beautiful girl I spoke to on the phone got me an emergency appt and the dentist she is so sweet and helpful seriously make you feel comfortable and understand the fears love and recommend thanks dental clinics north love you guys love Dr.V she's such a kind soul so caring and Ms Ashley you rock seriously love you both couldn't have done this without either of you
Brian Simpson
3 years ago
Natalie and Dr.Dugan are AMAZING! I was scared and nervous,2 extractions, great clinic!
melissa pd
3 years ago
Thank you for caring for your patients
tammy castaneda
3 years ago
I had a tooth pulled. Which I told them they wouldnt be able to do. They said they could. Pulled my tooth may have caused nerve damage. They also left roots in my mouth. I had to go to three emergency rooms. Because I got an infection. The reason they gave me antibiotics when they pulled the tooth. My mouth had a bad infection. Not only this but now I can barely close my mouth. They said its the oral surgeons responsibility now. The one I cant get into September and have never seen. They wont even make me an appointment to look at my mouth. Worst dental place ever. They don't care. I have to give one star to post this. They deserve a negative 100.
Jennifer Fettis
3 years ago
Wonderful staff! Made the kids cleanings quick and easy!
Rental Office
3 years ago
They were awesome and very gentle. They gave me my smile back. I hadn't been able to for a very long time. I highly recommend them.
Tammy Honeysette
3 years ago
Very helpful and explained everything.
Jason T. Wiser
3 years ago
I am furious at Dental Clinics North who charged me $650 to put a metal filling on my kids milk teeth. The work they did has fractured and now there is infection under the filling. They recommended several procedures that we now find out were not necessary. We have come to a new dentist and they are shocked at the damage that was done to our little boy. This is not simply a case of he said she said, the new dentist is showing us proof in the xrays and you can see the infection with a regular camera. I am furious!!!
Kayla Pflug
3 years ago
My husband was getting his tooth filled. They gave him too much novacaine that they almost called an ambulance for him. His heart rate went up, he was pale, they gave him oxygen, and he was throwing up. I went there for years and they were rough on my teeth. I went to a new dentist, my new dentist was shocked how bad the fillings were and they didn't do great job. I hated they used grey fillings on my kiddos. Their new dentist uses white and treat my children way better
Emily Hahn
3 years ago
Everytime i scheduled my kid to go there they always called to reschedule. Therefore I found a dentist that would actually keep the appointment.
Jordan Riker
4 years ago
I'm always excited to come in with my family. All staff, front and clinical, are so wonderful and do the best work out there! The office and operatories are clean and equipped with the latest tech. I recommend DCN to anyone who is in need of a dental home!
Dawn Otto
4 years ago
They truly care :) best ever treatment :) THE PLACE TO COME :)
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