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Failing teeth? Gaps in your smile? Our team is here to help with trusted restorative dentistry.

As your neighborhood dental practice, VanderLaan Family Dentistry offers trusted care for patients of all ages in Byron Center, Wyoming, Dorr Township, Kentwood, Grandville, Wayland, Hudsonville, and greater western Michigan. Led by Grand Rapids native Dr. Matthew VanderLaan, our office also has advanced capabilities and technologies on site. Dr. VanderLaan handles almost everything patients need, throughout their oral health journeys, from the comfort of our well-appointed dental office. 

Restorative dentistry 

Due to our caring and trusted approach, we develop strong relationships with each patient. These relationships are built on consistent, routine visits to our office and prompt and ongoing follow-up and guidance on oral care techniques, products, and services. By supporting dental (teeth) and periodontal (gum) health, we can help our patients avoid the need for restorative treatments. 

If your teeth are marred by conditions such as decay or fractures, Dr. VanderLaan will recommend prompt treatment, including: 

  • Tooth-colored composite fillings 
  • Dental inlays 
  • Dental onlays (porcelain crowns)
  • Full dental crowns 
  • Dental bridges
  • Dentures (both complete and partial)
  • Implant-supported dentures 

Using advanced techniques, materials, and technologies, we can rebuild parts of a tooth or the entire tooth so that the restoration or prosthetic is indistinguishable in appearance, feel, and function from a natural and healthy tooth. Additionally, we do not merely invest in technologies for the sake of investing in the latest trend. Our investments are made with the utmost patient satisfaction, comfort, safety, and convenience. Notably, we use industry-leading technologies and materials from Glidewell Labs to prepare, design, fabricate, make, and place high-quality dental crowns in-house and in just one visit. 

Dr. Matthew VanderLaan

Dr. Matthew VanderLaan is a highly skilled dentist with over 15 years of experience dedicated to personalized, patient-centered care. An alumnus of East Kentwood High School and the University of Michigan, he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Having spent three years as a public health dentist, he established VanderLaan Family Dentistry in 2012. 

Dr. VanderLaan has pursued advanced training at the Pankey Institute, Kois Center, Dawson Academy, American Academy of Facial Esthetics, The Schuster Center, and is a Fellow of Implant Pathways. He is also trained in TMJ and pain management. As a member of the American and Michigan Dental Associations and West Michigan District Dental Society, he is committed to excellence and trustworthiness in dentistry.

Within his family practice, Dr. VanderLaan has been a civilian provider for disabled veterans of the United States Armed Forces.  Since 2014, He has partnered with the local VA and has had the pleasure of caring for individuals who have sacrificed their personal well-being for our Nation’s safety.  He considers it one of his greatest honors of being a dentist.

Outside of his dental practice, Dr. VanderLaan is an avid family man.  He enjoys his time with his wife of 17 years, Dana, as well as his four children (Brooke, 16, Jenna 15, AJ 11, and Nora 11).  As a family they enjoy the kid’s sports, music, involvement in their Church and Christian Faith community, and Michigan Football.  They also enjoy traveling and exploring the world together.  

Dana VanderLaan

Dana VanderLaan founded VanderLaan Family Dentistry with her husband, Dr. VanderLaan, in April of 2012.  She is versed in all administrative tasks and acts as the office manager.  Before her over 12 years of experience in the dental field, Dana graduated with a BSW from Saginaw Valley State University and an MSW from the University of Michigan, School of Social Work. Dana is a self starter, and was trained in dentistry completely on the job, and continues to learn new things about running an efficient, patient-centered dental office.

Along with her work at VFD, she is mom to her children (Brooke 16, Jenna 15, AJ 11 and Nora 11), and works tirelessly to make sure all of their needs are met, and devotes her time to being their #1 supporter.  She enjoys her family time, rooting on her kid’s at their various athletic events, school and church activities, traveling, walking and working out, gardening, and spending time at home.