DENTIST NEAR RICHMOND

Dr. Michael Young

Dr. Michael Young came to Lenox from Saginaw, and couldn’t be happier with his new community and dental family! He believes strongly in the power of quality dentistry to improve patients’ lives, and can’t wait to get to know you and your smile better.

 Dr. Young has an extensive educational background that started at Michigan State University. After completing undergrad, he went on to receive his dental degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.

Not one to ever stop learning, Dr. Young continued to sharpen his skills at the Kois Center for Advanced Dental Learning. He found the experience to be invaluable, and still serves as a mentor at the center. Dr. Young has also undergone a mini-residency for dental implants from Nobel Biocare, presented at several notable courses and webinars for 3D dentistry, and earned certification for InstaRisa 3D facial scanners. As you can see, 3D dentistry is a particular passion of his!

Dr. Young is also an active member of several prestigious organizations, including the Pierre Fauchard Academy, International College of Dentists, and American Dental Association. He also serves as the president of Digital Dentistry Solutions and the Key Opinion Leader for the Board of Education for Planmeca!

Outside of the office, you can find Dr. Young spending quality time with his friends, family, and dogs – or running in a marathon for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Dr. Young also enjoys music, and plays several different instruments, including the guitar, bass, and drums. If you want to get him talking, just bring up the Michigan State University Spartans!

Dr. Joseph Samona

Dr. Joseph Samona loves his job, and a particular passion of his is patient education. He believes that teaching patients more about their oral health empowers them to take good care of their smiles outside of the office. And as a lifelong learner, he also knows this from personal experience! If you ever have questions about your teeth, Dr. Samona would be more than happy to help.

While working towards his dental degree at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Dr. Samona researched oral health education for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. He earned an award for his efforts, and in his free time, you can find Dr. Samona volunteering to help individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing! After graduating at the top of his class, Dr. Samona went on to complete an Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at UT Health San Antonio and receive training for a wide range of specialty treatments.

Fun fact: as a child, Dr. Samona noticed that some people tried to hide their teeth from view because they felt embarrassed about their appearance. He wanted to help these individuals feel more confident in their smiles. From the very beginning, Dr. Samona has been focused on supporting and empowering his patients. We couldn’t be happier to have him on the team!