Sterling Area Health Center

The Sterling Area Health Center (SAHC) is a comprehensive community health organization located in Alger, Michigan. Dr. Keith W. Sleeper, DDS, serves as the Dental Director for SAHC, having joined their dental clinic in Alger, MI, in 2001 and becoming Dental Director in 2015. He played a key role in the dental clinic's expansion in 2008 and led the conversion to electronic dental records and digital X-rays. SAHC's mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive primary care, dental, and behavioral health services to the entire community, with a particular focus on the medically underserved. The dental clinic, where Dr. Sleeper practices, offers a wide array of services including routine 6-month dental exams, tartar removal and cleaning, fluoride treatments, sealants, X-rays, and emergency dental services. They also handle minor and major restorative procedures, dentures, and selective cosmetic procedures. The clinic emphasizes preventive care to maintain optimal oral health. As part of the Sterling Area Health Center, the dental clinic also participates in various insurance plans such as Delta Dental, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, and DenteMax, and offers a sliding fee scale program for low-income patients, demonstrating their commitment to accessible care regardless of a patient's ability to pay. Dr. Sleeper is a member of the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, and the Saginaw Valley District Dental Association.