Sunday, August 29, 2010

Growing Dental Practice

Van Haren Family Dentistry has grown significantly over the last six months with the addition of patients and staff from the former dental practice of Dr. Peter Klein.  Dr. Klein moved to North Carolina.  To accomodate the increased patient load, Van Haren Family Dentistry offered employment to all of Dr. Klein's staff members.  In addition, the practice is now open four days per week: Monday through Thursday with evening hours on Tuesday.

Van Haren Family Dentistry is proud to be the new Grand Rapids dentist of choice for Dr. Klein's patients.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Dental Practice Transtion in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan dentists Dr. Ryan Van Haren and Dr. Peter Klein have agreed to merge their dental practices. The merger allows Dr. Klein and his family to relocate to North Carolina while Dr. Van Haren takes over the care of Dr. Klein’s patients. Both dentists are working to ensure the continuity of care for Dr. Klein’s patients throughout the transition period.

Beginning February 1st, Dr. Klein’s staff and patients move to Dr. Van Haren’s dental office location at 2100 Raybrook SE, Ste 107 in Grand Rapids. Dr. Klein’s patients with appointments will keep their appointment times, but the location will change to Dr. Van Haren’s dental office two miles away.

Dr. Van Haren has offered each member of Dr. Klein’s dental staff a job with the combined practice. Dr. Van Haren believes Dr. Klein’s staff knows the patients better than anyone and will contribute to the continuity of patient care. The job roles of Dr. Klein’s staff will remain largely unchanged with the most noticeable difference being the new location.
Dr. Van Haren has been working with Greg McGlaun from Proveer Practice Management as advisor on the practice acquisitions.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Slow days are great for...

Slow days are great for:

  • Inventory
  • Sharpening instruments
  • Organizing
  • Calling patients
  • Marketing
  • Analysis
  • Taking a breather
  • Appreciating busy days.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

New staff members

Van Haren Family dentistry has an updated team of dental staff members.  Dawn Crenshaw and Heather Decker join the team as Registered Dental Assistants.  Dawn brings a wealth of dental experience with advanced dental services while Heather brings fresh perspective to the team.  Dr. Van  Haren's team is rounded out by existing staff members Allison Kress, Laurie Kimes, and Katie Frain.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Van Haren Family Dentistry Helps Fight Scleroderma

Van Haren Family Dentistry is participating in and supporting the GReatest 5K Ever sponsored by the Help Fight Scleroderma Foundation.  At least one staff member from our Grand Rapids, MI dentist office will run in the race.  Goodie bags for participants in the Grand Rapids race on October 3, 2009 include toothpaste jointly donated by Van Haren Family Dentistry and Proctor and Gamble.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Grand Rapids Dentist Office Has Connection to ArtPrize

The Grand Rapids dentist office of Dr. Ryan Van Haren has a connection to ArtPrize in local artist and photographer Dan Watts. Photographs by Dan Watts decorate almost every room at Van Haren Family Dentistry – even the restroom.


Photographs by Watts from Grand Rapids’ sister cities Perugia, Italy, Ga District, Ghana, Omihachiman, Japan, and Zapopan, Mexico decorate the patient rooms while a photograph from Bielsko-Biala, Poland decorates the restroom. Watts took the photographs during his Sister Cities Project commissioned by the JW Marriott in Grand Rapids. Watts’ sister cities photos currently adorn all 330 guest rooms and many corridors of the JW Marriott.

Van Haren Family Dentistry’s relationship with Watts predates his Sister Cities Project. Grand Canyon photographs taken by Watts in 1994 have been the centerpiece of the reception area at the dentist office since Dr. Marshall Ellens owned the practice.

Van Haren Family Dentistry staff has complimented Watts photography for years. Watts’ participation in ArtPrize brings greater appreciation for Watts’ talent.