Dr. Michael C. Griffin, D.M.D.

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Michael C. Griffin, who serves patients in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Griffin is a dentist who is currently serving patients’ dental needs at Northalsted Dental Spa in Chicago, Illinois. The mission of Northalsted Dental Spa is to provide contemporary, high-quality dental care and treat every patient as a friend. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Griffin is committed to providing a lifetime of optimum oral health to his patients. He also strives to foster patient relationships based on excellent customer service and the best patient care available. 

“Our goal is simple: we strive to deliver the best dental care possible to keep our patients smiling. Dr. Michael Griffin has made it his personal philosophy – and our practice philosophy, as well – to treat each patient like family. We will personalize and craft our services to be in line with your unique needs and desires. Nobody’s smile is quite the same, and we make sure that we never treat yours with a one-size-fits-all approach!” as stated on Northalsted Dental Spa’s website. 

Dr. Griffin’s patients have excellent things to say about him, one stating “I walked out feeling amazing and so happy I made an appointment! Dr. Griffin was nice, funny, and cautious of me. He made sure the paper I was reading was up to date, that I had the best treatment and I walked out feeling as if I was getting the best service.”

Dr. Griffin earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 1998. Dr. Griffin is a member of the Chicago Dental Society. The mission of the Chicago Dental Society is “to improve the oral health care of the communities we serve by providing a source of funding for access to care programs and dental education.”

Dr. Griffin is a certified Invisalign® provider. Invisalign is a type of orthodontic treatment that helps to straighten teeth without the use of the typical metal braces.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists, like Dr. Griffin, are responsible for diagnosing oral diseases, as well as promoting oral health and disease prevention. Additionally, they look for abnormalities within the mouth such as lumps, swelling or discoloration, and perform necessary diagnostic procedures to diagnose and treat these abnormalities. 

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