Dr. Appel is proud to offer a top of the line dentistry practice to residents in the Akron, Ohio area. Located on White Pond Dr. just off of I-77, we take pride in meeting the needs of all patients, regardless of age, oral history or needs.
We rely on a team first approach, taking information from Dr. Appel, his staff and the patient. We want to include your concerns when assessing treatment options. Together, we can create individualized plans of action to ensure the most appropriate dental care. Based in education, communication and compassion, Dr. Appel is driven to create a comfortable and successful patient experience every single time.
Dr. Appel is a proud member of the Pankey Institute. The Pankey Institute is a training program for dentists, working to provide accessible and high quality oral treatment to all patients. Members of the Pankey Institute understand the implications of oral care on overall health and believe dentistry should be comprehensive, personalized and systematic. Dr. Appel implements this core set of beliefs into his own practice, leading to an outstanding reputation within the community, as he strives for an enhanced level of compassion with each patient.
We are dedicated to the smiles of our Akron patients and firmly believe we provide the top dental care in the area. We know success happens when there is a strong partnership between the dentist, team and patient. Come join our family and look your best for years to come!
Dr. Mike Appel has been a staple of the Akron community for 30 years, honing his relationship with each, individual patient at the practice. As no mouth is the same, Dr. Appel knows each patient is not the same, but rather unique with unique needs.
Dr. Appel earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from The College of Wooster and then graduated from The Ohio State University School of Dentistry. He is a longtime Akron resident and currently lives in Bath Township. He and his wife are the parents of four children.
Dr. Appel received training at the prestigious L.D. Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida. Pankey members value personalized treatment for each patient, including complete exams with diagnosis, as well as extensive time for questions and answers. The Pankey Institute offers a range of continuing education courses, preparing dentists to provide the longest-lasting treatment options possible. Marked by professionalism and confidence, Pankey members always put the patient above the teeth.
In addition, Dr. Appel is an active member in the Seattle Study Club. Functioning as an international network of dentists, 250 chapters have formed worldwide in the last 20 years. Featuring interactive educational programs and presentations on the latest dentistry developments, the Seattle Study Club houses a forum to discuss cases on all ends of the spectrum. The network as a whole is motivated to improve the field of dentistry.