Great Lakes Periodontics

Great Lakes Periodontics is a highly specialized dental clinic dedicated to providing comprehensive periodontal care, dental implant solutions, and advanced laser surgery. With convenient locations in both Grand Rapids and Wyoming, Michigan, the clinic aims to serve a wide patient base in the region. The practice is led by Dr. James C. Papp, a highly experienced periodontist with a D.M.D. degree from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and a certificate in Periodontics from The University of Michigan. Dr. Papp has extensive experience, including practicing in a leading periodontal and dental implant practice in the Chicago area before returning to Grand Rapids to establish his own practice. Great Lakes Periodontics emphasizes a patient-centric approach, focusing on personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's unique needs and concerns. Their mission revolves around building lasting relationships with patients, fostering a partnership in maintaining optimal oral health for years to come. The clinic is committed to creating a comfortable and inviting environment, offering amenities and a caring staff to alleviate any patient anxiety. The clinic offers a wide range of top-tier procedures, including: Dental Implants: This involves the surgical placement of titanium posts into the jawbone to serve as a strong foundation for artificial teeth, effectively replacing single or multiple missing teeth. They offer solutions for full arch dental implants, including same-day smile options for immediate results. Periodontics: As a periodontal specialty practice, they focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal (gum) disease and conditions affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. This includes procedures like scaling and root planing, and gum grafting. Laser Surgery: Utilizing advanced laser technology, they perform minimally invasive procedures for gum contouring, lesion removal, and periodontal therapy, aiming to minimize bleeding, reduce discomfort, and promote faster healing. Oral Surgery: This encompasses a range of surgical treatments such as tooth extractions, bone grafting, sinus lifts, and ridge augmentation, all performed with a focus on minimally invasive techniques. Crown Lengthening: Offered for both aesthetic and functional purposes, this procedure addresses "gummy" smiles by precisely removing excess gum tissue to achieve a balanced tooth-to-gum ratio. Great Lakes Periodontics is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including CBCT scanners, digital X-rays, iO Scans, diode lasers, hygiene lasers, Waterlase lasers, Biolase lasers, and guided implant placement systems. This investment in advanced technology ensures accurate outcomes, reduced chair time, and enhanced patient comfort. Dr. Papp is actively involved in the dental community, frequently speaking on topics such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), implant dentistry, dental laser surgery, and oral aesthetic hard and soft tissue reconstruction. He is a past President of the Kent County Dental Society and an active member of various professional organizations, including the American Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Laser Dentistry.