Dr. Kevin Kelly, D.D.S.
Kevin Kelly attended Northwestern Michigan College and Western Michigan University before entering the University of Michigan’s School of Dentistry.  He received his D.D.S. degree in 1979.  At that time he moved back to his hometown and became the third generation of dentists to practice in Traverse City.  He practiced with his father for two years before having his brother join them.

Dr. Kevin is one of a handful of Clinical instructors for the Luxar Dental Laser and has received the honor of Mastership Status from the Academy of Laser Dentistry.  This is the highest level of achievement possible.  He is a member of the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, Past President of the Resort District Dental Society, Past Consultant of the Scientific Sessions of the Michigan Dental Association, member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Tennis Association member and Past Board Member to the Academy of Laser Dentistry.

Dr. Kevin is married to Nancy and together they have three sons.  The oldest is Brandon followed by Ryan and then Lance.

Dr. Patrick Kelly, D.D.S.
Patrick Kelly graduated from the University of Michigan Dental School in 1980.  He had completed the majority of his undergraduate education at Michigan State University.  As a member of the top ten graduates in his dental class, he was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon honorary dental fraternity.  He spent an additional year of training as a general practice resident through the University of Washington in Seattle.  This program provided advanced study in all aspects of general dentistry, oral surgery, emergency and trauma care.

After completion of his residency, he joined his father and brother in practice in his hometown of Traverse City, which he continues today.  He and his wife, Mary, have two children, Macare and Sean.  Macare is in the dental class of 2008 at the University of Michigan.

He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association, the Resort District Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry and the Academy of Laser dentistry.

Dr. David Swan, D.D.S.
David Swan is a proud alumnus of the University of Michigan where he received both his undergraduate and dental degrees.  After finishing near the top of his class in 1984, Dr. Swan spent an additional year of advanced training at Sinai Hospital of Detroit.  Over the years, Dr. Swan has invested heavily in continuing dental education, accumulating over 2,000 hours of training after dental school.

Northern Michigan Implant Study Club and is a member of several dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor dental fraternity.

Dr. Swan’s professional accomplishments include Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and  Fellow of both the Misch International  Implant Institute and the Academy of General Dentistry.  He has also achieved the prestigious designation of Pankey Scholar from the L.D. Pankey Institute where he serves as a mentor for other dentists seeking to advance their skills and their practices.

Dr. Swan established a private practice in Chelsea, Michigan after his residency at Sinai before joining Traverse Dental Associates, P.C. in 1994.  Dr. Swan provides intravenous sedation and most surgical services for the practice.  He especially enjoys providing dental implants and advanced restorative and esthetic dentistry for his patients.  “I believe it is vital to take the time to know my patients and perform a thorough evaluation and diagnosis. This allows them to choose the level of care that best suits their goals, circumstances and temperament. Optimal care isn’t one size fits all, and technical mastery, while important, is only a part of treating the needs of the whole person.”

Dr. Angela Santini, D.D.S.
Angela Santini is a 2005 graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.  Dr. Santini completed her undergraduate work at Central Michigan University.  A native of Iron Mountain, Dr. Santini is proud to be a provider of dental care to the people of Northern Michigan.

Before joining Traverse Dental Associates, Dr. Santini worked at Santini Family Dentistry in Iron Mountain.  She also worked for the Upper Peninsula Association of Rural Health Services dental clinics in Crystal Falls and Spalding, Michigan.  Dr. Santini has taken an active part in several outreach programs, including the migrant worker dental health clinics in Traverse City and currently serves as the Dentist Liaison for the Give Kids a Smile Program in our area.  She is an active member of the American Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry, the Michigan Dental Association and the Resort District Dental Society.

In her spare time, Dr. Santini enjoys cooking, snowmobiling and spending time with friends and family.  Angela and her husband, Jason, live in Traverse City.