Our Doctors


Our General Dentists

Lawrence Kraus, DDS
Dr. Kraus received his dental surgery doctorate from the University of Detroit Dental School and his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan. Dr. Larry Kraus entered private practice and joined Knollwood Dental Care as an associate in 1987, eventually became a partner and today is the owner of the practice. Dr. Kraus stays abreast of the most current dental techniques available by attending continuing education courses throughout the year where he has received extensive training in implant restoration. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, Macomb Dental Society and the Detroit District Dental Society.

Andy Kim, DDS
Dr. Kim is a graduate of Michigan State University. He received his dental degree from the University of Detroit Mercy in 1997. He earned Honors from the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Kim also completed a General Practice Residency program at the Westchester County Medical Center in New York. Dr. Kim is Certified in Invisalign, in NobleBiocare Dental Implants, Team Endo and the Dawson Advanced Dental Study. Dr. Kim is a partner at Knollwood Dental Care.

Dr. Matthew Lindemann
Dr. Matthew V. Lindemann grew up in Flint, Michigan. He attended the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor for his undergraduate studies where he received a Bachelor of Arts with honors in Psychology.

He remained in Ann Arbor for his dental education and became a primary researcher and author on fiber post removal techniques, and received the Student Achievement Award in Endodontics.

After dental school, Dr. Lindemann attended The Ohio State University where he researched oral sedation and local anesthesia to receive a Masters of Science in Endodontics. During his specialty program, Dr. Lindemann taught pre-clinical and clinical endodontics to undergraduate dental students, and was the student representative to the Public and Professional Affairs Committee for the American Association of Endodontics. He is currently a professional member of this committee. He is also and active member of local, state, and national dental associations.

Lydia Kossak D'Agostini, DDS
Dr. Kossak joins Knollwood Dental Care June 2007. She received her DDS from University of Detroit Mercy in 2000 after obtaining an undergraduate degree in Nutritional Science from Michigan State University. She has been practicing dentistry in eastern Macomb County since she graduated. Dr. Kossak is a second generation dentist. Her father is a prominent oral surgeon in Macomb County. She takes special interest in implant restoration and cosmetic dentistry.

Chander Bhatti, DDS
Doctor Bhatti was raised in Windsor Ontario. This is where he received his Pre-Dental education. After receiving his Bachelor of Science from the University of Windsor, he attended the University of Detroit - Mercy for Dental Education. He graduated from University of Detroit - Mercy in 1995. After Dental School, Doctor Bhatti completed a two year residency in Implant Dentistry at New York University. He has earned his fellowship from the International Congress of Oral Implantology and also his fellowship from American Academy of Implantology.

Education is a lifelong phenomenon. Dr. Bhatti continues seeking up-to-date treatment techniques in dentistry by taking professional continuing education courses and attending dental conventions through out North America to bring the best treatment options and dental material available to his patients. Besides his professional life Dr. Bhatti enjoys time with his wife and especially his two loving kids Jacob and Olivia.

 


Our Specialists

Dr. El Kholy, DDS
Dr. El Kholy is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the University of Michigan. He earned a DDS from the University of Detroit Mercy and a Certificate in Periodontics and a Masters of Science in Dentistry from Indiana University.

Dr. El Kholy is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and an Ambassador for the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation. He was awarded the Henry M. Swenson Award for clinical and didactic excellence in Periodontology from Indiana University.

He also received the Abram and Sylvia Chasens Teaching and Research Fellowship from the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, which is an award given to somone who demonstrates excellent character, integrity, a record of academic and personal achievements, and an aptitude for teaching and research. He conducts clinical research in the area of Periodontics, Regeneration and Implant dentistry at the University of Michigan.

H. Robert Steiman, DDS, PhD, MSD
Dr. Steiman is a Board Certified Endodontist and the Dean of the University of Detroit School of Dentistry. He received his PhD from Wayne State University School of Medicine, his dental degree from the University of Detroit School of Dentistry and his MSD and Certificate in Endodontics from Indiana University School of Dentistry. Dr. Steiman has been on the faculty of the University of Detroit School of Dentistry (now the University of Detroit Mercy) since 1967 and has served as the Chairman of several departments. Dr. Steiman has been very active in organized dentistry and has served as the President of the Michigan Association of Endodontists and a Director of the American Association of Endodontists and the American Board of Endodontists. Dr. Steiman is retired from full time practice.

Robert E. Singer, DDS, MS
Dr. Singer is a Board Certified Orthodontist. Dr. Singer received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree with Honors from the University of Detroit School of Dentistry in 1969. He received a Master of Science Degree in Orthodontics from the University of Michigan. In 1972, he established his orthodontic practice in Northville, Michigan. He has enjoyed his work as an Orthodontist at Knollwood Dental Care since 2001. Dr. Singer is an active member in the Great Lakes Orthodontic Study Club and has professional affiliations with the American Association of Orthodontists and local, state and national dental societies.

 
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