20 Results for Periodontics near Ann Arbor, MI

Dr. Wolf's Biography — Steve L. Wolf, D.D.S. is a specialist in Periodontics. Throughout his 20 years in private practice, Dr. Wolf has established himself as a respected surgeon, in the areas of: periodontal disease, tissue reconstruction, smile design, and implant dentistry. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery and Graduate Periodontal degrees from the University of Michigan, where he conducted advanced research in the area of bone regeneration. He completed a hospital residency with the Department of Veterans Affairs – Miami Florida, and a Surgical and Prosthetic Dental Implant Residency at the Misch Implant Institute – University of Pittsburgh. He was a clinical instructor at the University Of Michigan School Of Dentistry and currently lectures and provides continuing education through the Academy of General Dentistry. He has been a consultant in the area of salivary diagnostics, surgical guide design for dental implant placement and more recently is part of an international group developing a method for accelerated orthodontics. Dr. Wolf has maintained an active presence in the community. He is a Sponsor and Co-Founder of Adopt a Smile, a donated dental program for adults with disabilities, held multiple political offices including the presidency of his local District Dental Society –and has served on the State Dental Society House of Delegates. He is a member of American Academy of Periodontics, American Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry He believes that while technical expertise and knowledge are parts of the foundation for success, it's compassion and personal attention to detail that make his patients feel special and taken care of. When you meet Dr. Wolf you will feel the difference. He is a yoga enthusiast, and balances his professional life by enjoying the arts and outdoors with his children, partner and friends.

Dr. Bailey's Biography — Dr. Cynthia Bailey grew up in Mt. Clemens, now Clinton Township. She graduated from Chippewa Valley High School in 1974. After high school, she attended Macomb County Community College in the dental assistant curriculum and decided half-way through the course to continue with her education and become a dentist. After all, her uncle, who also is her godfather, was a dentist. She went three years at Macomb, earning two associates degrees in Liberal Arts and Dental Science. She then attended U of M in Ann Arbor and received her bachelors in Biology in 1979. Finally, she attended the University of Detroit (prior to being University of Detroit Mercy) and graduated from Dental School in 1983 receiving the Outstanding Student and Crown and Bridge Awards. While in school, Dr. Bailey assisted at a practice which gave her excellent clinical experience from working with several specialists, some of whom also instructed at the dental school. After graduating, Dr. Bailey then practiced at that same office for a period of time. Dr. Bailey opened her practice in January of 1984 from scratch. Even though this was a risky venture, Dr. Bailey took into consideration that she liked to be in Macomb County and wanted some land for her horses. She had been in the Clinton Valley 4-H Saddle Club for all of her teenage years; a 4-H group founded by her parents. She also was familiar with the Armada Fair and the northern Macomb area. Her love of horses is her passion and still continues to the present. She loves to compete and raise Arabians and Half-Arabs.She also loves to garden, travel, and decorate her house; but most of all, she loves raising her daughter, Tess Marie. Tess is Dr. Bailey's riding partner and she keeps her young. Tess just may follow in her footsteps and then the torch will be passed on. Dr. Bailey provided mentorship to many people who became very successful; be it with horses or in the dental field. She possesses an inherent nature to teach someone how to do something, even if they did not know they had it in them to accomplish the task. Through the love and devotion of her husband, Curt, she has been able to expand her dental practice. When they first met, Dr. Bailey practiced out of a one treatment room office. Now, twenty- four years later, the new office has twelve treatment rooms. Dr. Bailey has traits from both her mother and father. Her mother was an artist who enjoyed painting; which she passed on to Dr. Bailey. Her father was an engineer and designer and he passed on to Dr. Bailey the love of constructing with ones hands. Dentistry provided an avenue for Dr. Bailey to use her engineering and design skills while also being artistic, she just has an eye for it.

Dr. Cortis's Biography — A smile is so important, no matter who you are. I am committed to providing my patients with the most advanced technology to better diagnose and formulate a treatment that meets each patient’s oral health needs, all while developing a relationship that will last a lifetime. It has been my privilege to care for the families of Lansing for the past 20 years, and I look forward to many more years ahead.EDUCATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION I completed both my undergraduate and dental school education at the University of Detroit, and graduated with my Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1993. I actively peruse continuing education, not only to fulfill my professional growth but also to enhance the care I provide to my patients. Much of my continuing education is completed through my participation in the following professional organizations: American Dental Association Michigan Central District Dental Society Academy of General Dentistry Michigan Dental Association American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry CEREC® Doctors OUTSIDE THE OFFICE My husband Rick and I reside in Williamston with our son, Alexander, and our daughter, Abigail. I love quality time spent with my family, my kids, and their sports. I also enjoy anything outside, from gardening to running, snowboarding, boating, and photography. The Lansing community has given so much to me over the years. I feel it is my mission now to give back to it, and I do so by supporting local events and fundraisers, as well as Ele’s Place, a center devoted to grieving children.