Oak Bark Dental
Oak Bark Dental offers family dentistry, aesthetic dentistry, Invisalign®, and other dental services to patients in .
Meet our Team
Oak Bark Dental serves the Lansing community while keeping a true hometown, family feel.
Services
Our dental are all-inclusive and customized to each indivudual patient. From preventative dentistry, aesthetic dentistry and more.
Complete Dental Care
About Us
Oak Bark Dental offers a full range of dental services. Alongside some of the best dentists in Lansing, MI, our goals are to uphold professionalism, provide care, and promote the education of our patients about oral health, all while helping our patients love their smiles!
Preventative Dentistry
Preventing oral health issues before they happen is one of the most important aspects of overall dental health.
Family Dentistry
Dental care for children should be incorporated into everyday life at an early age. Our methods allow us to help you promote the dental health of your children.
Endodontic Dentistry
Root-canal therapy is also known as endodontic therapy, which helps remove infection from inside a tooth.
Aesthetic Dentistry
At Oak Bark Dental, our expertise is complete dental care. From extractions to whole-mouth restorations, and more.
Our Doctor
Joseph Thayil, DMD
Dr. Joseph Thayil pours his heart into every aspect of his dentistry practice. Originally from Florida, he is known for his unwavering dedication to putting patients first and striving for excellence in everything he does. Graduating with distinction from Nova Southeastern University in 2008 marked the beginning of a career centered on patient care, innovation, and clinical proficiency.
Testimonials
What our patients are saying
“Every single person I’ve met here has been wonderful. I needed quite a bit of work done and they never made me feel bad for it. Highly suggest to anyone looking for a great staff and dentist.”
– Chad P. (Google Review)
“Love this office! Staff is friendly and the work they do is very high quality..”
– Mel C. (Google Review)
“Everyone in the office makes you feel at home! My daughter and I have been coming here for years and we love everyone. Would recommend to anyone looking for a dentist to try out Dr. Palmer you will not be disappointed with your experience.“
– Dena A. (Google Review)
Flexible Payment Options
We believe that financial concerns should never prevent you from receiving the dental care you need:
CareCredit
Special financing available with approved credit
HFD (Healthcare Financial Direct)
Flexible payment plans
All Major
Credit Cards
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
Cash and Check
Traditional payment methods welcome
Insurance Direct Billing
We handle the paperwork for you
Sunbit
Get treatment now and pay later
Our team would love to meet you!
Here at Oak Bark Dental, we value the importance of creating lifelong relationships with families in our community. We strive to make your first visit as comfortable and inviting as possible, and we will continue to provide safe and professional services for you and your family for years to come.
Our practice works together to share a vision of uncompromising excellence in dentistry. We strive to deliver on this value each and every visit to our office.
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