Mead Family Dental

09/02/2025

***another update!***
The phones are up and running! Thank you for your patience and sorry for any inconvenience!

***update***

Greetings Mead Family Dental patients! We're still struggling with our phones today (Tuesday, September 3rd). We haven't been able to get any calls in or make calls all day. We're working with AT&T to get them up as soon as possible!

We have an alternate number that will ring at the office! If you need to get in touch you can call (989) 877-1390

We're really sorry for the inconvenience.

You can also leave a message on our Emergency Line. The number is (989) 249-3777 and it will leave a message directly on Dr. Mead's phone!

Again...sorry for the inconvenience and the phones should be back up hopefully sometime today.

07/24/2024

06/14/2024

10 years ago today I released my very first podcast! This throwback episode is the very first one the Dental Hacks Podcast put out in all its poorly produced glory!

Al waxes nostalgic about 10 years of podcasting, first as the Dental Hacks podcast and now as the Very Dental Podcast Network! From the original show notes, 10 years ago... "In this episode, your hosts Alan Mead and Jason Lipscomb kick off a revolution in dental podcasts! Listen as they interview Se...

04/20/2021

Some of the technology you can see at Mead Family Dental!

Investment in illumination and magnification products - like loupes and microscopes - brings a tremendous ROI to all practicing dentists and plays a key role...

08/03/2020

Here's a really kind review we got from a patient today!

"I don't suppose you get many reviews that say what a great time the patient had or how much fun their visit was, but I have to say my visits are enjoyable, the staff is very friendly and I am always treated very nicely. I don't think I have ever had a complaint and of course the Doctor is always there to keep us in line.

Thank You!"

D. Bell

07/09/2020

"Remember that crazy brain you have? The one that can tune out the way your dog smells after it got sprayed by a skunk? It realized that your survival wasn’t threatened by that obnoxious roast beef catcher between your lower molars, so it tuned that sucker out."

Your brain is an amazing organ. Not only does it automatically control much of what your body does all day, every day…it manages a huge number of sensory inputs. From your toes to the top of your head, your skin is a giant sensory organ sending your brain constant signals about temperature, pressu...

05/29/2020

We'd like to welcome our patients back to the office for "normal" oral health care!

Except we've got a few changes for the safety of our patients and team!

We’re baaaack! Whoo Hoo! The carpets are clean our filters are changed some new barriers are up and our attitudes are 100% ready to go back to work! What has changed? In order to keep our patients and team safe, we’ll be screening patients when they arrive. What’s that going to look like? Your...

03/16/2020

Here's what you need to know about the office during our current coronavirus challenges!

I’m writing this on March 16, 2020. Most of you probably know that the United States (and let’s face it, the whole world) is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. There is lots to say about it, but let me give you the basics about what our office is doing about it. Due to the evolving […]

03/16/2020

Update:

Until at least April 6, 2020 the office will be available only for dental emergencies.

We're taking taking these steps out of an abundance of caution for the evolving coronavirus emergency. Governor Whitmer's executive orders are urging people to stay home and postpone elective procedures until further notice, so we're following that guidance.

We'll keep you posted on changes in our schedule and if you are having a dental emergency please give the office a call at (989) 799-9133.

Be safe out there!

03/13/2020

"If you are healthy, there’s no need to cancel your regularly scheduled dental appointment." (The American Dental Association)

Mead Family Dental is open to take care of your dental needs! We care about the health and safety of our patients and team. We follow (and have always followed)the most stringent protocols for infection control suggested by the CDC.

If you aren't feeling well you should stay home and get well. We'll be here for you when you're feeling better!

If you or someone you are in close contact with have recently traveled to one of the countries with large outbreaks of COVID-19 (China, Italy, Iran, South Korea) or if you have been exposed to someone else who was diagnosed with COVID-19 or who was quarantined as a precaution, wait 14 days until you see your dentist to make sure you have not caught the coronavirus. But again...we'll be here for you

We all need to work together to slow the spread of the coronavirus! But Mead Family Dental is still dedicated to helping you with your dental needs!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed special recommendations for use in dental offices. Your dentist cares about your safety and works hard to prevent the spread of infection.

12/04/2019

So what's with all the microscopes?

Dr. Mead is a big believer in high magnification! It allows him to deliver high precision dental care that's minimally invasive! If you've never had an exam done with a microscope, you won't believe the difference!

10/31/2019

Have a spooky Halloween!