Great Lakes Family Dental opens new, 3,300 sq ft DeWitt Twp location

Great Lakes Family Dental did more than simply double its footprint when it expanded into a new, 3,300 square foot building in DeWitt Twp on January 1. From new dental services to a new community outreach program, the practice has grown in all sorts of ways. 

 

"We outgrew our space," says Patricia Hart, general manager of Great Lakes Dental Group. "It was outdated."

 

Growth has been the name of the game for Great Lakes Dental Group since it purchased retiring local dentist Dr. Tomkie's practice, which had been in business for 30 years. Under new ownership, the practice grew by three employees, and now plans to add two additional staff members in the new office. 

 

"Moving out of that space allowed us to do more," says Hart. "It's pretty homey. It's meant to take away from being hit with that feeling of being nervous to be at the dentist." 

 

Great Lakes Dental Group broke ground on the new building in mid-August of 2012. Since moving into the new location in January, the practice now offers such new services as digital x-rays, free cancer screenings and new teeth whitening techniques. 

 

In addition, the growing office is offering a free dental clinic on April 16 for those without dental insurance or other assistance.