About Emergency Dentist Lansing
For over 15 years, Emergency Dentist Lansing has been the Capital City’s trusted provider of urgent dental care. Our mission is simple: deliver fast, compassionate, expert emergency dental treatment to every patient who walks through our doors, regardless of insurance status, time of day, or severity of the emergency.
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Our Story: Rooted in Lansing, Michigan
Emergency Dentist Lansing was founded with a clear purpose: to fill the gap in after-hours and urgent dental care in Michigan’s capital city. Located at 123 Michigan Ave in the heart of downtown Lansing, our practice serves a diverse community that includes families in Lansing’s historic neighborhoods, Michigan State University students and faculty in nearby East Lansing, state government employees working near the Michigan State Capitol, and residents of surrounding communities like Okemos, Holt, Mason, and DeWitt.
We recognized early on that dental emergencies do not follow a 9-to-5 schedule. A toothache that strikes during a Spartans football game, a knocked-out tooth from a weekend soccer match in Holt, or a dental abscess that flares up late on a Friday evening. These situations demand immediate care from a skilled emergency dental team. That is exactly what we built.
Today, our practice has treated over 10,000 emergency dental patients across the greater Lansing area. We combine state-of-the-art dental technology with a patient-first philosophy that prioritizes comfort, transparency, and lasting results. Our location along the I-96 corridor makes us easily accessible from communities throughout Ingham County and beyond.
Meet Our Lead Dentist
Dr. Alan Whitfield, DDS
Lead Emergency Dentist
Dr. Alan Whitfield is the lead emergency dentist at Emergency Dentist Lansing, with over 15 years of experience treating urgent dental cases across the greater Lansing area. He holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and has advanced training in dental trauma, root canal therapy, and same-day emergency care.
Our Qualifications & Commitment
Board-Certified Dentists
Our team includes licensed, board-certified dentists with specialized training in emergency dental procedures and oral surgery.
Experienced Support Staff
Our dental hygienists, assistants, and front office team bring decades of combined experience in emergency dental care.
Patient-Centered Approach
We treat every patient with empathy and respect. We explain procedures clearly, answer questions thoroughly, and prioritize your comfort.
Advanced Technology
Digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, and modern sedation options allow us to diagnose accurately and treat effectively.
Our Connection to the Lansing Community
We are not just an emergency dental office. We are part of the Lansing community. Our team members live in the neighborhoods we serve, support local Lansing organizations, and are proud to be part of Michigan’s Capital City. From the banks of the Grand River to the halls of the Michigan State Capitol, from the MSU campus in East Lansing to the quiet streets of Okemos and DeWitt, we consider it a privilege to serve this community.
Ready to Experience the Difference?
Whether you are in pain right now or want to establish a relationship with a trusted dental team in Lansing, we are here for you.