About Susan M. Dennis, DDS
Susan Dennis, D.D.S., was born and raised in Hancock, Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula. She earned her undergraduate degree at Michigan Technical University and went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in Ann Arbor. Since beginning practice, Dr. Dennis has pursued postdoctoral continuing education in advanced cosmetic and restorative dentistry. When asked why she chose to become a dentist, Dr. Dennis said that her orthodontist encouraged her when she was 16 and going through orthodontic treatment. He told her that it would be a wonderful profession for her because it involves nurturing personal relationships with patients. He also told her that women medical professionals enjoy dentistry because they have small hands and can establish good schedules. Dr. Dennis actually began preparing for dentistry when she was small. “My mom started me off sewing and embroidering when I was three, and with that handwork, I developed three dimensional concepts as well as hand-eye coordination very early in my life. I love art as well as science and math,” she continued, “and my family includes mechanical engineers and teachers, so dentistry was a perfect fit for my upbringing and all of my loves and interests.” She finds many aspects of her work particularly satisfying, especially working with people to help them. “We listen carefully to our patients’ requests,” she said, “and together we come up with the most defined treatments and solutions, whether it’s eliminating headaches, creating beautiful new smiles, or making chewing easier.” Dr. Dennis said she finds the motivation to come to work each day in giving people the smile of their dreams, whether it requires full-mouth reconstruction or just bleaching their teeth to a beautiful, bright, youthful color. And mentoring her team to help them reach their highest potential is also a big part of what she loves about being a dentist.
