Our Team
Our team is trained to exceed the highest standards in the dental profession and to deliver service with courtesy and the utmost professionalism. Each of our practicing partners brings a wealth of experience and areas of specialty that complement our team and provide our patients with a full range of treatment options. Our practice is founded on the belief that it is our core responsibility to rigorously evaluate the latest technology, research and procedures in the dental profession and recommend the best dental solutions to our patients. Through a network of specialists, suppliers, and in some cases, our own, in-house laboratory capabilities, Lake Michigan Dental is able to provide everything from porcelain bridges to Invisalign translucent orthodontics solutions. Please take a moment to meet our dentists.
Peter G. Hallas, D.D.S.
Dr. Peter Hallas graduated form East Grand Rapids High School in 1977. He attended the University of Michigan for both undergraduate and dental school, graduating in 1985. Dr. Hallas serves as a member of the cleft palate team at Spectrum Hospital. He has studied at the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Studies since 1986. He is also a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Vedder Society of Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics, ADA, MDA, WMDDS and KCDS. Other interests include windsurfing, skiing, bicycling and fly fishing.
Michael S. Palaszek, D.D.S.
Dr. Michael Palaszek graduated from Union High School with honors in 1975. he received an Associates in Science degree, with honors, from Grand Rapids Junior College in 1977. Dr. Palaszek attended the University of Michigan, where he earned his D.D.S. degree in 1982. Valuing continuing education, Dr. Palaszek has studied extensively at the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Studies, F.O.R.C.E., and has an advanced Invisalign certification. He is a member of the ADA, MDA, WMDDS, KCDS and the Francis B. Vedder Society of Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics. When not practicing dentistry Dr. Palaszek enjoys spending time with his family, downhill skiing, golf, tennis, clay pigeon shooting, bicycling and dirt bike riding.
Bruce C. Warber, D.D.S.; F.A.G.D.
Dr. Warber did his undergraduate studies at the Honors College at Michigan State University and graduated with honors from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1971. He has studied at the L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education and received his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 1982. Dr. Warber is a member of the ADA, MDA, WMDDS and KCDS. He has served on the peer review committee for the West Michigan Dental Society and is a reviewer for the Michigan Dental Association. Dr. Warber also holds a Master of Arts from Aquinas College and has been an active member of Grand Rapids North Kiwanis Club for over 35 years.