Lakeside Family & Implant Dentistry

07/22/2025

✨Behind the Smile: Meet Alison, RDH✨

With 23 years of experience in dentistry, Alison brings not only skill but heart to our team. She grew up in St. Clair Shores and earned her Associate's in Applied Science from Baker College before becoming a Registered Dental Hygienist.🎓📌

Alison is known for her gentle care, playful spirit, and a deep love for connecting with the beautiful souls that walk through our doors.🗣💬

Her favorite dental tool? The air/water syringe — because it’s just plain fun to use! She’s a kid at heart, and it shows in the joy she brings to her work every day.💦

When it comes to flossing, she’s team string. (Old school and proud!)

Outside the office, Alison loves traveling with her family, treasure hunting at estate sales and thrift stores, fishing in the summer, and hibernating in the winter with a good book and a heated blanket.🎣📖

We’re so lucky to have Alison as part of our dental family — her laughter and kindness make every smile a little brighter!

Say hi to Alison — she’d love to hear from you!👋

07/17/2025

Function. Beauty. Confidence. All restored. ✨

07/15/2025

🦷 Help us give a warm welcome to the newest addition to our dental family — Dr. Janith Jayatilake!

Dr. Janith Jayatilake grew up in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Human Biology from the Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University, then went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 2024. He completed an advanced General Practice Residency at the John Dingell VA Medical Center, where he provided comprehensive dental care to veterans, focusing on restorative, surgical, and prosthodontic procedures, as well as interdisciplinary, team-based care.

Dr. Jayatilake is passionate about organized dentistry and has held several leadership roles, including President of the Detroit Mercy chapter of the American Student Dental Association, as well as Vice President of his dental school class. He remains actively involved with the Michigan Dental Association as a LEAD program participant and a member of the Committee on the New Dentist.

Dr. Jayatilake is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while continuing to pursue lifelong learning and professional growth. Outside of dentistry, Janith enjoys golfing, running, hiking, traveling and spending time with family.

07/08/2025

From shy smiles to show-stoppers! 😁

07/01/2025

Because confidence starts with your smile! 🦷

06/30/2025

"Wrapped up the final phase of my dental implants today—and I’m truly satisfied with the results! I have to admit, I also look forward to my visits for another reason… they serve some of the best coffee in the lobby. 😂☕" says Charles on Google

★★★★★ Wrapped up the final phase of my dental implants today—and I’m truly satisfied with the results! I have to admit, I also look forward to my visits for another reason… they serve some of the best coffee in the lobby. 😂☕

06/26/2025

"Very friendly. Sedation dentistry, which is GREAT for anxious people like myself who haven't had great experiences at the dentist. Knowledgeable, thorough, thoughtful. So far, this has been the best dental care I've received. Which says A LOT since I had major surgery here. I'm still healing (surgery yesterday), but very happy! 😃

Thank you Dr. Drew Jerome, and team. You were ALL fantastic! Even when I WAS NOT! 😆" says Veronica on Google

★★★★★ Very friendly. Sedation dentistry, which is GREAT for anxious people like myself who haven't had great experiences at the dentist. Knowledgeable, thorough, thoughtful. So far, this has been the best dental care I've received. Which says A LOT since I had major surgery here. I'm still...

06/25/2025

"Always caring, understanding and polite" says Ty on Google

★★★★★ Always caring, understanding and polite

06/23/2025

"Great experience! Alison did a thorough and professional cleaning!" says Marilyn on Google

★★★★★ Great experience! Alison did a thorough and professional cleaning!

05/14/2025

"Allison and Jacob were absolutely amazing! I literally fear the dentist and this was such an amazing experience. I felt at home and like I belonged there. Definitely will recommend if your looking for a Dentist. The staff is great with wonderful personalities." says erin on Google

★★★★★ Allison and Jacob were absolutely amazing! I literally fear the dentist and this was such an amazing experience. I felt at home and like I belonged there. Definitely will recommend if your looking for a Dentist. The staff is great with wonderful personalities.

05/12/2025

"The staff was super helpful and kind! They expedited my appointment while being thorough. Very clean clinic" says Megann on Google

★★★★★ The staff was super helpful and kind! They expedited my appointment while being thorough. Very clean clinic

04/29/2025

"Alison is so awesome, she is very professional, friendly and make you feel like you are at home. I haven't got my teeth cleaned in a couple years and they took really good care of me. Dr. Drew and Anna was amazing as well, I would definitely recommend this place to family and friends. I'm so blessed that the Lord led me to this place, everyone here is in good spirit 🙏🏽🙌🏽" says Damon on Google

★★★★★ Alison is so awesome, she is very professional, friendly and make you feel like you are at home. I haven't got my teeth cleaned in a couple years and they took really good care of me. Dr. Drew and Anna was amazing as well, I would definitely recommend this place to family and friends...