It is my responsibility to my patients to communicate sometimes complex or confusing problems and treatment options in a generally simple and understanding way. Once a patientunderstandsthe problem and the treatment options, they are free tochoosewhat is best for their unique circumstances.
It breaks my heart when people postpone or completely avoid dental treatment due to dental anxiety. There are different ways that we can modify how we treat patients that help alleviate anxiety and help get the treatment that is right for them.
My parents grew up in Grand Rapids and lived there when I was born, but moved out to Ravenna when I was about three years old. I loved growing up in a small town- there were so many people that we were close with. What I realized about living in a smaller community was that reputation matters- People care about what you do. You cannot treat people poorly and expect them to return, so I grew up believing that if a job is worth doing, it is worth doing right the first time.
After high school, I attended Grand Valley State University for my undergraduate studies, followed by the University of Detroit-Mercy for my extensive and comprehensive dental education. I was fortunate, as my education was funded through a scholarship from the United States Army, under the obligation that I serve as a dentist in the US Army after completing my education.
I was born and raised in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada, however life has taken me all over the world and finally here to Grand Rapids. I studied marine biology during my undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph in Ontario, and then completed my extensive dental education at the University of Michigan after studying abroad in Europe for a number of years.Upon my graduation from the University of Michigan I was distinguished by a few awards including the Academy of General Dentistry Award, among others. I was also able to participate in multiple international dental volunteer missions throughout the course of my studies as well as various local dental outreach programs.
Dr. Roberts and I share the same philosophies and approach to dentistry and we have many shared core values both personally and professionally. You can expect the same personalized care, thoughtful communication, and attention to quality and detail that has always defined Woodmeadow Dentistry.
I enjoy serving all the dental needs of my patients with a focus on patient-centered care as I seek to create meaningful and lasting relationships with every single one of my patients so that I can treat everyone based on their own unique situation.
Insurance and Billing We accept most traditional insurance plans. Contact our office to verify acceptance of your plan. Woodmeadow Dentistry does not participate in Health Management Organizations; however, we will be happy to file your insurance claims for you. We accept checks, cash or credit cards. We also offer a flexible payment plan. Please see our Financial Coordinator for details. We are happy to file insurance for your reimbursement as long as you are free to choose your own dentist.
Payment Options We accept checks, cash or credit cards (Visa, Discover, Mastercard, American Express). We also offer a flexible payment plan. Please see our Financial Coordinator for details. We are happy to file insurance for your reimbursement as long as you are free to choose your own dentist.