Dr. Hunt’s dream is still going strong. Thirty years after he started Clarkston Family Dental, the practice has a rich dental history in the Clarkston community and prides itself on its family atmosphere and quality patient care.
Dr. John Foster, the third owner of the practice, acquired Clarkston Family Dental in January 2001. He graduated from the University of Detroit Dental School in 1997 and has practiced in Clarkston since that time.
Dr. Michael Fleming, a Lake Orion native, and 2001 graduate of University of Detroit joined Dr. Foster’s staff in May 2002. The two dentists and their staff of eight are ready to serve their patients’ needs and tailor a treatment plan for each individual.
“Most of our patients have been here a long time,” Foster said. “Many of our patients have grown up in Clarkston and are now raising their families here.”
Dr. Foster is especially pleased with how he and Dr. Fleming have joined forces to run a unique family practice.
“It’s unusual to meet someone and work so well with them,” Foster said. “Our staff has a long history together; it’s a good place to work.”
Clarkston Family Dental takes pride in its community involvement. Last year, Dr. Foster recognized one of his patients, a Clarkston resident, as Mother of the Year with a gift certificate to a spa.
“That was something we wanted to do to honor all the mothers,” Dr. Foster said. “A lot of our patients have big families with a lot of kids.”
The dental office also participated in the annual Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society. Staff members, their families and patients joined together for the 24-hour event held annually at Clarkston Middle School. In addition, the practice sponsors a T-ball team for the Independence Township Parks & Recreation summer leagues, and is involved with the Adopt-A-Road program.
Last month, the staff visited several schools in the school district as part of Children’s Dental Health Month.
Tracy Zimmerman, a dental hygienist who has been on staff at Clarkston Family Dental since 1993, explained how the staff has been able to build good relationships with their patients.
“We’re family-oriented,” she said. “Our staff is like a family and that reflects to our patients. We have a relationship with our patients. The whole office treats members like family.”
Clarkston Family Dental is located at 6778 Bluegrass Drive in Clarkston. New patients and emergency walk-ins are welcome, and Saturday appointments are available. For more information, call 248-625-2424.
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