Lakeshore Orthodontics is dedicated to providing your family with the very best orthodontic care in a supportive and caring manner. We believe our office should be a friendly, welcoming environment that patients enjoy visiting. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak and the severity of the situation, we feel it is necessary to make changes to ensure the safety of our patients and team. The office may appear different, but our mission remains the same.

Since 2009, Lakeshore Orthodontics has provided comprehensive orthodontic care to our patients. We have offices conveniently located along the lakeshore in Grand Haven, Holland, Ludington and Whitehall, MI. We believe your orthodontic care begins the moment you walk in the door, and we strive to create a friendly environment that you enjoy visiting.

Dr. Charnley opened his practice in 2009, and is board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. Drawn to the esthetic aspect of orthodontic care, he enjoys seeing the improvement in each of his patients smiles as well as their self-confidence.

Dr. Charnley attended Kalamazoo College, where he earned a BA in Health Sciences, and met his wife, Dr. Erin Charnley, also a dentist. During his time at Kalamazoo College, he was a wide receiver for the football team.

Dr. Charnley is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists, the Michigan Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association, the Muskegon District Dental Society, and the Chamber of Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ferrysburg.

At the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Dr. Charnley earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S) and Master of Science (M.S.) in Orthodontics, spending over 5,600 hours in specialized orthodontic training in:

In May of 2020, Dr. Katherine Beard joined the Lakeshore Orthodontic team. A native of Portland, Michigan, she married her high school sweetheart, Ben, and attended the University of Michigan as an undergrad, and then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) and her Masters Degree in Orthodontics (M.S.). She fell in love with the Lakeshore at a very young age, and now shes excited to be a member of the community and help provide exceptional patient-centered care.

Ive been to Lakeshore both pre & post (during?) COVID. They did a great job of distancing and protecting all from COVID. Dr Charnley is always smiling and upbeat as he bounces between patients whether his messages scolds or commends

Our visit to Lakeshore Orthodontics was great! They took many precautions to help prevent the spread of Covid19 such as taking our temperature in the parking look, practicing social distancing, installing plexiglass between patient chairs, using masks, gloves, etc

As a dentist, it is my responsibility to make sure that the specialist I refer to are of the highest quality. That is why refer the majority of my patients needing orthodontics to Lakeshore Orthodontics. It is also why my own children see Dr. Charnley.