Sandusky Dental Partners was started in 1977 by Dr. Bill Zucker and Dr. Ken Wyneski. Dr. Andrew Zucker moved home and joined the team in 2010. Dr. Emily Kuns returned home in 2014 and joined the practice following Dr. Wyneskis retirement.

Since the very first day, laughter has permeated the air. Whether its the staff, patients, or the doctors, someone always seems to be laughing and having a good time. We pride ourselves on having a friendly staff, and we all truly enjoy coming to work every day. Our dedicated and loyal team has been with our office an average of 15 years; many as long as 35 years. This family atmosphere translates to our patients as well.

Our mission is to provide quality dental care in a welcoming environment that fosters trust, comfort and kindness a philosophy our entire staff puts into practice each and every day. We are committed to the oral health and beautiful smiles of our patients and the delivery of affordable dental services.

Centrally located in the charming lakeside community of Sandusky, we feature up-to-date dental techniques within a comfortable setting. With a small town feel but big city resources, our high standards, patient-oriented care and customer satisfaction defines our philosophy.

A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.

As a practice, we are true believers thatpreventive careandeducationare the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide dental health care vs. disease care. Thats why we focus on thorough exams checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking x-rays when necessary. We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, were also concerned about your health. A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.

Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.

Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

Dr. Andrew Zucker was born and raised in Sandusky, Ohio. After graduating from Perkins High School, he received his bachelors degree in chemical engineering from the University of Dayton. He earned his D.D.S. from The Ohio State University in 2007, and spent a year practicing on the New Jersey seashore learning many advanced techniques and procedures. After spending a few years in Dayton and Cincinnati, Dr. Andrew decided to move back to Sandusky and join the practice founded by his father and Dr. Wyneski.

Dr. Andrew is dedicated to continuing dental education and enjoysstaying up-to-date on all aspects of modern dental practice. He served as a professor in the Department of Primary Care at the Ohio State Universitys College of Dentistry, where he trained dental students as they saw patients in OSUs clinic.

Dr. Andrew has donated his time to the Free To Smile Foundation, traveling to Guatemala and Cambodia to provide dentistry to underserved children without access to dental care; and to help children born with cleft lip and palate, as well as other facial deformities.

In 2017, Gov. John Kasich appointed Dr.Zucker to the Ohio State Dental Board, where he isentrusted to promote service excellence in dentistry and to protect the public through licensure, education and enforcement of standards with fairness and integrity. He was re-appointed to a second term by Gov. Dewine in 2019.

Andrew's wife, Natalie, retired from teaching at Danbury Middle School, where she specialized in Talented and Gifted Education as well as operating the STEM Lab (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). She now works in the practice and serves in many important administrative roles. They welcomed their son, Hudson, in 2017, and their daughter, Elise, 2021.

After graduating from St. Edward High School, he received his bachelors degree in Science from Xavier University in Cincinnati and his D.D.S. degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1975. He then came to Sandusky where he has practiced general dentistry since.

For 25 years, Dr. Zucker was on staff at Providence Hospital and was the dental director for the hospitals skilled nursing center. He is an active member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic parish and has served on many councils and committees there.

Dr. Zucker met his wife, Maribeth, in Cincinnati over 40 years ago and they have been happily married since. They raised two children, Christie and Andrew. Christies husband is in the US Air Force and they have two daughters. Andrew has returned home to join Sandusky Dental Partners.

When not in the office, his hobbies include sailing, fishing, bicycling, photography and genealogy. He has been active and served on the boards of The American Cancer Society, Firelands Habitat For Humanity, Family Health Services of Erie County and the Sandusky Library Foundation.