Welcome to Our Practice

Welcome to Strong Dental Center, Your Dentist in Ontonagon, MI

At Strong Dental Center, we value our patient relationships, making it our priority to deliver the gentle dental care that you deserve. We work hard to make you feel at ease by providing exceptional patient care in a relaxed, convenient atmosphere. We strive to develop lifelong relationships with our patients by combining the latest dental technology with a professional and compassionate staff. The result is a beautiful, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime. We also believe that patients should have sufficient information to make educated decisions about their oral health and treatment options. You’ll find all of this important information on our website, including directions to our office, service descriptions, patient forms, patient education resources and more.

We are a full-service practice providing for all of your dental needs, including:

General Dentistry
Teeth Whitening
Crowns
Preventive Care
Periodontal Exams

Should you ever need additional information about our practice, we are always available to answer your questions. Let us We look forward to taking care of you and your entire family!


Meet Our Staff

Learn Who We Are

  • Dr.
    Joseph Strong

    Dr. Joe graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1988.  Dr. Joe has always known he wanted to be a dentist and is still passionate about helping and treating his patients.  He and his wife Meredith reside in Ontonagon and are active in many community organizations.  In his free time, he enjoys golfing, attending Packer games, refereeing, and all things sports.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Us

  • "I always enjoy seeing my favorite hygienist, Sara! She is the best!! 🙂"
    LaVerne Pestka
  • "Joe's Dental is near, timely, competent, and friendly. Happy going there."
    Susan Kessler
  • "Wonderful staff, professional, caring. Clean offices. And Dr. Strong himself is professional, kind, and proficient.
    Highly recommended office!"
    Leticia Anguiano
  • "Dr. Strong is a fantastic dentist! No pain, gentle and concerning. The staff is always friendly, welcoming you with smiles on their faces."
    Joanie Sinkler

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  • Crowns and Bridges

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  • Fillings

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  • Sealants

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  • Overview

    Pain can occur in any number of places in your mouth: teeth, gums, roots, the palate, tongue and jaw. Cavities are a common culprit causing pain. Untreated cavities can impact nerves because of infections of the tooth and gums. Impacted and abscessed teeth and sore jaws from teeth grinding are other ...

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  • Toothaches

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  • Scaling and Root Planing

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Our Location

Directions Make You Smile

Hours of Operation

Regular Schedule

Primary Location

Monday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

By Appointment

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed