Dr. Larry Black graduated from Flushing High School in 1983. He then attended the University of Michigan Ann Arbor for undergraduate studies. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Michigan Dental School in 1990. Dr. Black was the recipient of the Francis B. Vetter award for outstanding achievement and special interest in Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics. He currently lives in Flushing with his wife Hope, and has two children Rachel and Nicole.
'My top priority is to listen, understand your needs as a dentist and work with you to achieve your desired results. I am committed to enhancing your quality of life through dental health and creating that perfect smile.'
Dr. Black has been in practice since 1990 and has been at his current location for over 20 years. Since he began practicing dentistry, Dr. Larry Black has kept up to date with the many current dental trends by frequently attending continuing educational courses, ensuring that his patients receive the most comprehensive and advanced dental care.
From the moment you enter our office, we strive to create an atmosphere that will make your dental experience relaxing and stress-free. We believe the patient is #1, and we strive to provide the highest level of customer service in our practice. Our Patient Coordinators are an intricate part of that experience, as they make every effort to handle your dental visit smoothly and efficiently.
We firmly believe that preventative care is a key component of obtaining and maintaining good dental health. With gum disease being one of the most major causes of tooth loss in adults, early detection and treatment of gum related issues would greatly improve the state of your overall health and help to obtain and maintain a beautiful and healthy smile.
Julie, R.D.H. Julie is one of our registered Dental Hygienists with exceptional skills. She has been certified in local anesthesia since 2003. Julie has worked with us for over 15 years and her experience will ensure you get the absolute best in preventative and periodontal dental care. She maintains and develops new skills through constant continuing education courses.
Jillian, R.D.H. Jill is one of our excellent Dental Hygienists and has been with our team since 2014. With her experience and commitment to patients, she strives to educate them so they can improve and maintain their oral health.Jill also is continuing to develop new skills through constant continuing education courses.
Autumn, R.D.A.Autumn joined us January 2017. She works hard to ensure all of our patients feel comfortable and loves helping each one achieve a smile that helps them look and feel better. A true team player, Autumn stays on top of her duties as a dental assistant. She has been a wonderful addition to our office.
Our office takes pride in our understanding of the special care needed by your child. Whether this is your child's first visit to the dentist, or if they have been in care for some years, we do all we can to help them (and you) feel at ease.
Dr. Black is available to start seeing your child for their first cleaning once they reach the age of three. The primary concern in very young children is 'Early Childhood Caries' also known as 'baby bottle tooth decay,' which can be avoided with early prevention and home care.
An important part of caring for your child 's teeth is diet. Reducing the amount of sugary snacks and drinks will greatly help prevent tooth decay, as will teaching your child to drink from a cup after his or her first birthday. Consumption of sugary drinks from a bottle has been linked to 'bottle caries' and should be avoided.