Meet the Team

Dr. Brant Pittsley was born in Flint MI, raised in Fenton, MI, and currently practices in Davisburg, MI. He established his office upon graduating from the University of Michigan with his DDS. Dr. Pittsley has also practiced in the Chicago suburb of Glenview, IL, as an associate doctor at Chicago Beautiful Smiles for Dr. Mopper and Dr. Hartlieb. Both practices focus on cosmetic, implant, restorative, and sleep dentistry.

Dr. Pittsley taught as an Adjunct Clinical Professor for the Department of Prosthodontics at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry for 15 years. An advocate for continuing dental education, Dr. Pittsley is a cofounder of the American Institute for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. He has also lectured on dental sleep appliances, dental office design, and interdisciplinary care for the dental team.

Dr. Pittsley is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Chicago Academy of Interdisciplinary Dentofacial Therapy, American Academy of Facial Esthetics and has served as a member of the advisory board for the Center for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago. He is also a co-founder of the Beautiful Sleep Group, whose goal is to set the national standard for care of patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea.

In his personal time Dr. Pittsley enjoys his family, friends and his three dogs. Dr. Pittsley played competitive tennis in his youth as a ranked player and has coached at the high school level. A self-proclaimed foodie Dr. Pittsley is an investor in two downtown Chicago restaurants “Sepia” and “Proxi”. Sepia was used as a location in the movie “The Dilemma” and has a Michelin Star. He enjoys time at the gym, being out on the lake, weekends at his west Michigan cottage and an adventure vacation every now and then.

Dr. Tapani grew up in Troy, MI. As a kid, he was always full of energy and played almost every sport he could. His passion was gymnastics up until his sophomore year at Troy High School. Dave graduated from University of Michigan’s Dental School in Ann Arbor in 2011 with an undergraduate degree in engineering. He was also on the cheerleading team for 3 years. Ask him and he will tell you how cheerleading helped his acceptance to the University of Michigan’s Dental School.

Following dental school, Dr. Tapani moved to Chicago, IL to explore the Windy City. After four and a half years, he decided to return home to be closer to family and focus on his personal growth. He enrolled in a few dental related courses and quickly fell in love with surgery and implants. He enrolled in a 300-hour implant continuum which allowed him to return to Chicago once a month. Last year, through a culmination of his recent education and efforts, he was accredited as an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He aspires to become a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology, which is one of the highest accreditations in all of implantology.

When Dr. Tapani is not at the office or a continuing education course, he is playing golf or working out. He is an avid fan of all things pinball and travels to the Upper Peninsula to his father’s cottage in the summer.

Char grew up in a small town and now lives near Frankenmuth, Michigan. She loves the quiet country life of hiking, gardening, and spending time with her husband Kevin and children Hunter and Bailey. She has a nurturing hand and has enjoyed helping patients for over 30 years.

She became interested in dentistry after helping in her sister’s dental lab as a teenager and she started working at an orthodontic office her junior year of high school. Along with general dentistry, she has experience with implants, Invisalign, and has had the opportunity to assist with many beautiful cosmetic cases throughout her career. She joined MI Beautiful Smile as an expanded duty assistant that loves to help patients achieve oral health and beautiful smiles! She always looks forward to continuing her knowledge and after assisting hopes to continue with educating and consulting other assistants.

Sam has been interested in dentistry for many years. Many of her family members have worked in the dental field. She enjoys being a dental assistant and seeing the artsy side of dentistry as well as the nurturing side. Sam lives in Montrose with her husband Mason, their son Clayton and two cats. When she is not in the office, she is outside gardening, baking, or spending time up north at her family’s cabin.

Katie attended Baker College and graduated from their dental hygiene program in 2012. She loves helping patients with their dental needs and goals while making them feel comfortable. She enjoys getting to know patients on a personal level.

Kate loves animals and has a dog of her own. She enjoys physical fitness, hanging out with friends and family, and being outdoors. Katie lives in Fenton with her husband Nate and their two daughters, Nora and Mallie.

Lindsay grew up in Clarkston, MI and as a young child she knew she wanted to be a dental hygienist. She attended Baker College in Flint and Auburn Hills. Lindsay worked as an orthodontic assistant while attending college and loved working one on one with patients, so much so that her desire to be a hygienist increased greatly.
After joining our team, she became interested in myofunctional therapy after learning about the many ways it can improve the health of so many patients. Lindsay completed training in Chicago, IL with the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (AOMT) in 2016. She then continued her education with an online mentor program with Faceology.

Lindsay lives in Davisburg with her husband Jim and their two labradors. In her free time she enjoys working in her craft room, heading to northern Michigan to her in-laws cabin near Houghton Lake or camping in their travel trailer.

Sara is our insurance and scheduling coordinator and receptionist. She has worked in the dental profession for over 20 years and joined our practice in 2022. She enjoys getting to know all of our patients and taking care of their scheduling needs and insurance questions.
Sara lives in Waterford with her husband Matt and their son Lukas. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, playing and watching sports and volunteering in the community.

A graduate of Fenton High School, Zach also attended Baker College studying in Design and also has his Cosmetology license for over 10 years.
Both Sides of Zach’s family are from Fenton. He loves spending his free time with his dogs, design, restoring furniture, collecting cars and personal fitness.

Zach has worn many hats within MI Beautiful Smile working as a roving assistant, laboratory assistant, chairside assistant, reception, insurance coordinator, social media assistant, building management and office manager.