Dr. Aziza Askari – DMD, MBA, MAGD

Dr. Aziza Askari is dedicated to meeting your individual needs with warmth and compassion and is eager to help you love every aspect of your smile. Dr. Askari loves her work and is passionate about providing the services her patients want and need to stay healthy. In addition to providing a full range of general dentistry treatments, she enjoys helping people with TMJ disorder solutions, sleep apnea treatments, and migraine relief. Getting you – and keeping you – out of pain is her greatest reward.

Dr. Askari was bestowed the Top Dentist Award by Hour Detroit Magazine and is a member of the American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists, the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. She is a Master with the Academy of General dentistry, which represents her dedication to continuing education for the benefit of her patients.

Dr. Askari is certified as a sedation dentist by the Dental Organization of Conscious Sedation. She’s also a certified Invisalign, Fast Braces, Six Month Smiles, Botox, and facial fillers provider.

Dr. Edward R. Essayan – Board-Certified Orthodontist

After earning his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree, Dr. Edward R. Essayan attended the University of Detroit Mercy where he graduated at the top of his class with honors with his second dental degree – a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. Passionate about the benefits of a straight smile, Dr. Essayan then joined the graduate program at Detroit Mercy where he earned his specialty certification in orthodontics. He is a Michigan Board-licensed orthodontist.

Committed to helping others find their ideal smile, Dr. Essayan taught Graduate Orthodontics as an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor for many years at Detroit Mercy. Helping general dentists to become licensed orthodontists helped him pass on his expertise so that other patients could enjoy the same level of care that his own do. He is highly specialized in all phases of orthodontic treatment, from early and two-phase treatment for kids, to orthodontics for teens and adults, to Invisalign clear aligner therapy and jaw surgery. Whatever your family’s orthodontic needs, Dr. Essayan is here to help you find your happiest smile.

Dr. Essayan’s personal philosophy is to provide comprehensive, gentle orthodontic care with an emphasis on function, prevention, and esthetics. Providing the highest level of quality and service is his goal for everything he does. He wants you to enjoy the experience of receiving a healthy smile that not only looks beautiful but also works the way it needs to so you can use it with confidence.

Dr. Scott Pelok

Well known and extremely talented, Dr. Scott Pelok comes from a family of dentists. While attending Ohio State Dental School, he developed a keen interest in Oral Surgery and spent much of his spare time and school breaks volunteering to gain experience in oral surgery, tooth extractions, and other dentistry techniques so he could gain more experience. He also worked with prisoners to gain experience with triaging issues so he could assess and treat problems quickly and effectively.

After dental school, Dr. Pelok worked as a mentor and trainer for other dentists at the University of Michigan Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program. You’ll understand how much he loves to teach when you ask for more information about your dental care needs. With compassion and an innate ability to explain things in plain terms, Dr. Pelok is committed to helping you understand your options so you can make confident decisions.

Over the years, his past experiences at other dental practices left Dr. Pelok wanting more. Some practices were small and didn’t allow him to offer his patients the variety of services that he knew they wanted from a dental practice. Dr. Pelok had also spent time at some large multi-location assembly-line-style practices that didn’t offer the personal, friendly style of dental care that he believes in. Trust is very important to Dr. Pelok and his ethics, professionalism, and desire to offer the kind of dental experience he believes in kept driving him to find a different kind of practice. Eventually this led him to establish East Lansing Modern Dental. He prides himself in being able to offer his patients a one-stop dental practice and works with trusted specialists who share his ethics and compassion.

When he’s not helping people find their healthy, beautiful smiles, Dr. Pelok enjoys woodworking and carpentry and is an amateur nature and wildlife photographer who has been published in Ontario Outdoor Life! He enjoys spending time with his family and has visited a Northern Canada fishing camp for years. Dr. Pelok met his wife Geri at Bowling Green University when he was a grad student. Married since New Year’s Eve 1997, Dr. Pelok and Geri have a passion for animals – especially their beloved Rottweilers. In addition to helping to heal and raise injured and unwanted Rottweilers, Dr. Pelok and Geri raise Rottweilers for search and rescue training.

Dr. Sahar Fathi

After growing up in Toronto, Canada, Dr. Fathi studied Kinesiology and Health Sciences at York University. She then moved to Michigan where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, graduating in the class of 2017.

Invisalign^® certified, Dr. Fathi is enthusiastic about restoring smiles with a variety of solutions and replacing lost teeth with dental implants.

Because of the unpleasant dental experiences she had growing up, Dr. Fathi values the opportunity to help you overcome dental anxiety or a history of bad experiences. Her kindness and compassion are evident as she transforms smiles and helps others learn about oral health care. By working with you to prevent issues, Dr. Fathi hopes to reduce the amount of care you will need in the future.

When she’s not helping others love their dental experiences and their smiles, Dr. Fathi is a die-hard Toronto Raptor fan who enjoys watching the NBA whenever possible. She loves taking long walks and strength training. Dedicated to giving back, Dr. Fathi is involved both in our community at dental events where she gives oral health instruction, as well as attending mission trips to Honduras to provide much needed dental care for children and adults.

Dr. Edward Troshak

Dr. Troshak earned his doctorate from The University of Michigan Dental School in 1977 and has enjoyed helping his family of patients love their smiles through the practice of general dentistry ever since.

Dr. Hana Gadalla – Board-Certified Periodontist

After earning her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree in 2007 in Libya, Dr. Hana Gadalla pursued additional education in maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, and implant dentistry over the next 3 years before coming to Michigan. Knowing the critical importance of communication, Dr. Gadalla attended the American Language program at Ohio State University before pursuing her specialty education in periodontics: a Certificate of Fellowship in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry from the University of Florida. She completed her periodontics residency at the University of Detroit Mercy, has been a Board-Certified Periodontist since 2016, and is certified to provide IV sedation.

Dedicated to helping people overcome gum disease so they can have a healthy, complete smile, Dr. Gadalla has been in private practice as a periodontist since 2016. During this time, she has also worked as a part-time faculty member supervising 3rd and 4th year dental students and teaching phase 1 periodontal treatments and treatment planning.

Committed to the research that helps provide the highest level of care with predictable treatment outcomes, Dr. Gadalla has had her research published by the American Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration. She is a sought-after speaker and lecturer and has received numerous awards throughout her dental education and career as a periodontist.

About Our Team

Along with our specialists and general dentists in Grand Ledge is an attentive and compassionate team dedicated to your experience in and out of the dental chair. Whether you’re seeking flexible appointments, need assistance with your dental insurance, or could use a refresher on your at-home cleaning routine, we’re here for you. We treat every smile and patient with personalized care. Call now for a positive experience you’ll remember!

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