Beacon Dental
Located in the heart of Dexter, Michigan, Beacon Dental is a premier full-service family practice owned by Dr. David Traynor, dedicated to delivering exceptional dental care in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. With a background that includes prestigious training at both the University of Michigan and esteemed institutions in London, Dr. Traynor combines world-class education with a genuine commitment to patient well-being. The practice serves the community with a comprehensive range of services, from routine preventive care and digital X-rays to advanced cosmetic dentistry, restorative procedures, and tooth replacement solutions.
Beacon Dental prioritizes transparency and accessibility. The team proudly accepts most major dental insurance plans and offers flexible payment options through CareCredit. For those without traditional coverage, the innovative Beacon Care membership program provides significant discounts on cleanings and treatments, eliminating complex insurance hurdles and deductibles. Whether you need a simple cleaning, a customized treatment plan, or care for anxiety via nitrous oxide, Beacon Dental ensures every visit is professional, comfortable, and focused on helping you achieve a brighter, healthier smile.
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 10h-19h
- tuesday: 9h-18h
- wednesday: 9h-13h
- thursday: 9h-17h
- friday: 9h-13h
- saturday: (closed)
Photos of Beacon Dental
Beacon Dental: Reviews
Reviews are the opinions of their authors. We do not verify that the author was a customer.
Reviews on Google
4,9 out of 5 from 269 reviews
Negative experience: Called multiple times, different days and different times to schedule an appointment. No one ever answered the phone to make a new patient appointment. Even filled out an online request on their website and no one ever reached out.
I am sorry you had trouble contacting us. We do reach out to future patients that fill out the the online request. If the call isn't answered we leave a message if the voicemail isn't full. I apologize if we missed yours. When you called did you leave a message? Our voicemail clearly states our hours, that are currently Monday - Thursday 9-5 closed for lunch 1-2.
We will review our systems to ensure future potential patients are not ignored.
We have worked hard to establish a reputation as a 5 star family friendly dental office. We are a locally owned, single location practice and take pride in our reputation in the community.
Fantastic experience: I want to thank the Team at Beacon for the emergency treatment I received. I had been in severe tooth pain for over two weeks. Dr. Traynor made it possible for me to be seen and extracted my tooth. Everything he said I would feel, I did during the extraction lol. I really liked the explanation of the procedure and my options. For someone with Dental PTSD, it was the best experience I ever had. Thank you so much!
Fantastic experience: Angie did such a great job with my two-year-old today. She showed him all the tools and made sure he was comfortable before counting and cleaning his teeth. He was laughing and having a good time. I absolutely love Beacon Dental!!
Fantastic experience: I’m a new patient to Beacon and my first 2 experiences there were great! Dr. Beacon performed probably the most detailed dental exam I’ve ever had. I no longer have dental insurance so I signed for Beacon Care, a membership program, which appears to be so much better financially than I’ve experienced at another dental office. I believe I will be another Beacon Dental fan!
Fantastic experience: My first visit was extremely impressive. After using the same dentist for over 40 years, I didn’t know what to expect. The staff are competent, friendly, and professional. Dr. Traynor was wonderful, thorough, knowledgeable, and genuine. I learned a great deal, and walked away feeling I’m in good care with Beacon (and clean teeth!).
Fantastic experience: Dr. Traynor and staff are always friendly and professional, making visits as pleasant as possible.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Traynor and his staff are fantastic!
Fantastic experience: Wonderful staff
Fantastic experience: They did a great job as always. Thanks
Fantastic experience: Prompt, professional and thorough.
Fantastic experience: As always, I was treated with good humor, and great care
Fantastic experience: The perfect dental provider. The office is comfortable, the staff are professional and fun, the dentist is damn good at his job and easy to interact with, and no one at Beacon ever tries to upsell. Best dental practice I've had.
Fantastic experience: Excellent work Kind people
Fantastic experience: Always professional and friendly. Great service and patient care.
Fantastic experience: Had a great appointment! They were very thorough and the appointment went well!
Fantastic experience: Great office all of the staff are super friendly. They are honest as to if you really need work done or can wait. They are fantastic with kids. They explain and show everything they use before they do anything to make children feel at ease and don't pressure kids.
Fantastic experience: Always friendly and helpful. Terrific dentist and staff.
Fantastic experience: My husband got an appointment right away for a painful tooth and jaw. We go there for routine care, also. Dr Traynor and staff are the best!
Fantastic experience: My family has been going to Beacon Dental for 8 years. As soon as we walk in the door we are greeted enthusiastically. It's clear the staff work to create a welcoming and informal environment. I think the same people have been working there the entire time we've been patients and that speaks a lot to the culture there. The hygienists are all very knowledgeable and thorough. Dr. Traynor is very personable and makes an effort to get to know his patients. He's very careful during his exams and takes time to answer questions. If there's a problem area he will create a plan to either watch it or fix it. He is also very good at suggesting preventative measures like bite guards and sensitive toothpaste.
Fantastic experience: Always a nice Experiance. Dr Traynor and staff are wonderful, even if I did show up 10 minutes late LOL!
Fantastic experience: Quick, complete, good conversation. But maybe a little less HGTV?
Fantastic experience: always a pleasant experiance here
Fantastic experience: A+ I feel well taken care of.
Fantastic experience: Best dentist experience I've had. The hygienist was really good with sensory issues and was super kind. 10/10 recommend!
Fantastic experience: Great place. Friendly, professional, on schedule.
Fantastic experience: Love Dr Traynor and staff! All very professional and friendly
Fantastic experience: Friendly and knowledgeable staff
Fantastic experience: Efficient friendly service.
Fantastic experience: Everyone is friendly and fun, and I always feel well taken care of.
Fantastic experience: I've been going to Beacon for almost 2 decades and am always in awe of this place-- amazing care and wisdom from Dr. Traynor and from everyone here!
Fantastic experience: Always perfect - a great professional and on-time team!
Fantastic experience: Another great experience at Beacon Dental. Dr. Traynor and his staff made my son very comfortable as he was a bit nervous about his fillings. Everyone we have interacted with at the practice has been great!
Fantastic experience: On my first visit with Beacon Dental, I felt very comfortable and welcome. The expertise, professionalism, and efficiency of the dentist and his entire staff were noticeable and appreciated. I didn't have to wait in the waiting room forever to be called back. The atmosphere and friendly attitude of the entire staff made me feel very welcome and comfortable. My hygienist even remarked how much she enjoys working at Beacon Dental, and how she really likes her boss too! Small things do matter, and on my second visit to Beacon Dental, the receptionist immediately greeted me by name as I walked in. In too many other dental offices, everyone seems so busy they barely look up when you walk in, let alone actually remember you, and address you by name. I really appreciated that small but important gesture. I think I have found my new dental provider.
Fantastic experience: I've always had a positive experience from Dr. Traynor and the entire team at Beacon Dental. They are always using the most up-to-date equipment. The whole atmosphere is top notch.
Fantastic experience: I've been seeing Dr. Traynor and Angie my hygienist for well over a decade now. Always professional, I've never once had a bad experience at beacon dental. Will recommend to everyone I know. I gladly drive past half a dozen other dental offices to go to beacon dental, and will continue to do so for years to come.
Fantastic experience: Got me in at the scheduled time. The professional team at Beacon Dental makes you feel at ease while the dental work is being done. Top Notch operation.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Traynor and his team always provide the best care for my teeth. I've been going to Beacon Dental for over 10 years and highly recommend them.
Fantastic experience: As a new patient and resident of Dexter, I am very pleased to have found your practice. I look forward to my ongoing experience with you for my dental needs. Thank you for your kindness and care!
Fantastic experience: The staff is very friendly and professional. Always a positive experience. And they have an awesome fish tank!
Fantastic experience: I drive 50 minutes to get to Beacon, and it’s worth every minute! Friendly, kind and very competent staff, and a dentist who is first rate! I wouldn’t trust anyone else again, and love every person on staff. I don’t think a practice gets better than this one!
Fantastic experience: Beacon Dental is a family friendly dentist. The Beacon Dental Team care about their patients not to mention their lobby fish aquarium is totally awesome! Thank You , Dr. Traynor, Kim, Angie, Brandie, Andrea and Mari for keeping my teeth pretty and healthy.
Fantastic experience: The entire staff is terrific! I always have a good experience here. Professional, personable and thorough. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: I had to find a new dentist and am very pleased with my choice. Clean office, friendly staff, and the doctor really cares about his patients.
Fantastic experience: I love this place. They are always professional and fun. My hygienist is the best I have ever had, she was so gentle. I would and have recommended Dr. Traynor and Becon Dental in Dexter.
Fantastic experience: My 10 year old gose here and everyone is great with him. Thank you Beacon Dental
Fantastic experience: Everything went very smoothly when I came in today for replacement of an old crown. Everyone did everything to be sure that I was comfortable durning the procedure and kept me informed at all times of what they were doing. I received appropriate written information about after care and follow up..
Fantastic experience: Comfortable, Good care. Very courteous. Wonderful caring staff & doc. And TV's on the ceiling!! Love it. Great way to keep your mind off being at the dentist! :)
Fantastic experience: Dr. Traynor and his staff could not have impressed me more! I never once had any pain from the shot or the two crowns he did for me which was not what I was expecting. The temporary crowns fit perfectly and I can’t wait for the final product. 10 out of 10 for this office!
Fantastic experience: My family and I are all patients at Beacon Dental and have been for a few years now. One of the things we really appreciate about the staff is that they are very respectful of our time. We have never had to wait more than a couple minutes to be called back to begin our appointment. The staff are all gentle, kind and friendly. The office is extremely clean; even before COVID. We have a blended family and multiple insurance policies that the office has to keep track of and we've never had trouble. They are highly organized and efficient. We plan to continue with this office for the forseeable future.
Fantastic experience: I just had my first appointment here and everything went very smooth. Dr. Traynor and his staff are all very friendly and professional. I also highly recommend their Beacon Care program; it's a great value.
Fantastic experience: Very nice office and staff made me feel comfortable, Dr.Traynor is very thorough, and was nice to have him follow up with me the next day.Thank You
Fantastic experience: Dr Traynor and his staff are fantastic. They are wonderful at what they do and they are so personable and a pleasure to be around. We drive almost 50 minutes from where we live because of how they treat us and take such good care of us.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Dave is a personable , highly skilled dentist who cares about his patient and their health. Always available, friendly with great staff and modern efficient equipment and environ. Truly appreciated for his approach to care. David Hunscher
Fantastic experience: We have had nothing but positive experiences with Beacon Dental. I appreciate their use of new technology as it comes available. The staff is always warm, friendly and welcoming. The office is very clean. Invoicing is very clear as they explain everything in detail. We have been seeing Dr. Traynor for over10 years and have no plans of changing. The location has easy access parking. Our young grandchildren are also patients of Dr. Traynor and happily attend appointments as again the staff are kind and gentle.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Traynor and staff are amazing. I moved to Michigan about four years ago and was very anxious about leaving my old dentist to find a new one. I couldn't have dreamed I would find one that actually surpassed all expectations. No matter if it is major work that I have had done or just my six month cleanings, everyone is so professional and caring. Dr. Traynor takes extra special care to make you feel very calm and all my care has been painless. Thank you for your gentleness and just being the best!!
Fantastic experience: Dental cleaning performed, hygienist was friendly and helpful. She made sure my questions and concerns were addressed. Dr. Traynor is very pleasant and re-assuring. He explains things clearly.
Fantastic experience: Great dental office! We've been seeing Dr. Traynor for 10+ years and we would never even think of going anywhere else. The staff is always friendly and they are wonderful with our kids! Office is sparkling clean. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Our family has been going to Beacon Dental for several years. He has been there for us in emergencies ( same day fix for a public presentation) and been there for the routine. Beacon staff is top-notch. We will be customers for a long time to come.
Fantastic experience: Beacon Dental is a great dental practice! They are always professional, on-time, an provide me with the best of care. It almost sounds funny to say how much I like my dentist and the team at Beacon Dental because who really likes going to the dentist? They make going to the dentist pleasant, as easy as possible, and always make me feel like a valued patient.
Fantastic experience: Beacon Dental has been great for our entire family especially our 9 year old daughter. They are easy to get in for appointments, even when a unexpected situation comes up. I love that the entire team gets to know our family.
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Beacon Dental for your dental needs. They are friendly, professional, and do excellent work. If you need specialty service, they will refer you, and follow up with you to make sure you are satisfied.
Positive experience: Professional, friendly and quality work!
Fantastic experience: We love the entire staff at Beacon Dental! They all are very warm and welcoming, cheerful and provide great personal care. The kids look forward to going to the dentist!
Fantastic experience: I have always had nothing but the best experience at Beacon Dental. All of the staff is extremely welcoming, friendly and make teeth cleanings and procedures as comfortable as possible. We have started to take our 19 month old twins here and the care they take to make their first visits a positive experience was great.
Fantastic experience: Beacon Dental is hands down the best dental office I've been to, and I have worked for a few dental offices in the past 15yrs. Dr. Traynor is not just personable but is fantastic at explaining everything concerning your oral health. I am versed on dental speak, but even Dr. T. helped me with my understanding of what I needed and gave me options. I have found my forever office :)
Fantastic experience: Friendly and knowledgeable staff and dentist that listens to your concerns. Always a pleasant experience.
Fantastic experience: The staff are absolutely wonderful! Always friendly and take great care of you!
Fantastic experience: I have been going here for years. The whole staff is always friendly and helpful. They do a great job of making sure you are relaxed and they are gentle(double bonus. Thank you for Al you do.
Fantastic experience: We always have great care here and they do an exceptional job with COVID precautions.
Fantastic experience: As always, a wonderful experience and quality care!
Fantastic experience: Always a pleasant, comfortable, friendly visit with staff and Doc. Wife and I have been a patient for 10 years. Doc had an excellent plan during COVID crisis as well. Staff has been in place for years as well. Join them. You'll like it.
Fantastic experience: Best dentist around! I love all of the staff at Beacon Dental.
Fantastic experience: Doctor Traynor and his team are like no other! Always so kind, caring and professional! Myself and my family have been going to Beacon dental for many years. Most recently I experienced a chipped front tooth. All I have to say is Dr.Traynor is a true artist! The time and attention to detail he put into making my teeth beautiful again showed me how passionate he is about what he does! He personally called me the following day to see how I was doing. Dr. Traynor thank you for making me feel great about my smile again! Highly recommended!!!
Fantastic experience: Kathy did a thorough job of scaling my teeth; staff are all pleasant and profession. Glad I found this practice after moving to Dexter last August.
Fantastic experience: Beacon Dental has been the best dental experience I've had, hands down. Dr. Traynor and his team are professional, kind, and most importantly, highly skilled at what they do. I would recommend this team to anybody in Washtenaw County and beyond searching for a dentist. Thank you for taking care of my teeth over the last few years!
Fantastic experience: On time, always friendly, and do a great job. Cautious, safe, and considerate and still doing a great job. True concern for all patients
Fantastic experience: We do not have the healthy teeth gene in our family. So when it came time to find a new dentist, we found it challenging to find a dentist we could trust who didn't want to do a lot of extra work. Dr. Traynor came highly recommend and I am happy to report I actually enjoyed my visit to Beacon Dental. The staff is really nice, funny & very organized-I immediately felt comfortable and not judged. The staff actually read the paperwork I filled out, asked great questions and I felt like they had a goal to design a care plan specifically for me and my type of teeth. I have never had this experience before and the apprehensive feeling I get about my teeth was gone. I have also never had such a through exam and most importantly painless:) Dr. Traynor really took his time educating me about my teeth and asked a lot of questions about my overall health and lifestyle which gave me an understanding of my mouth health and how that affects my overall health-no one has ever taken the time to do that. He explained everything he was doing in my exam and what he was looking for while he was doing it. It was very interesting! Other pluses, he office is very nice, their processes are streamlined and everyone really took their time to make sure I understood the next steps. It was a very pleasant experience and I highly recommend them.
Fantastic experience: I love everything at Beacon Dental. The staff are very welcoming and skilled making my appointments less stressful. I always hated going to the dentist in the past. I needed extensive dental work done this past year so I have spend a lot of time with everyone including my favorite dentist Dr, Traynor is very friendly, gently and explains everything that is needed and why. He listens and is very caring. I will never change dentist again.
Fantastic experience: prompt friendly service
Fantastic experience: Love them - they are caring and thorough - If you have to have a tooth filled - this is THE place to go -
Fantastic experience: If I could give Beacon Dental 10 stars I would. I hadn't been to a dentist in over 7 years. I'm a busy person with a strict dental regimen at home and have always felt good enough about my teeth.... until I chipped my front tooth. I called Beacon and they could get me in within the next two hours. I packed up my four year old kid and we rolled out. Now this is in the midst of Covid and I'm a new patient with a kid. I didn't get any sass for bringing my kid, they went above and beyond with Covid protocol and I can honestly say I had a good time there. I know it's weird. But Beacon Dental has figured out how to sterilize the environment without sterilizing their culture. Doctor Traynor and his hygienist Andrea had me laughing with a hose and a drill in my mouth. It was great! Not to mention, my teeth look better than they did before I chipped them, making me wonder if I should try to chip a few more. :) My son and I are patients for life. We were able to schedule our routine cleanings together for April and we are both really looking forward to it. Thanks again, Andrea and Dr. Traynor for taking good care of us, not scoffing at the fact that I haven't been to a dentist in many years, and for welcoming us with open arms.
Fantastic experience: I've been going to Beacon Dental for years, and have always felt so cared for. I always get such attentive responses to questions I have. Everyone in the office is efficient, friendly and skillful. And Dr. Traynor seems to go out of his way to make sure I am comfortable and feel well-cared for. They're everything I'm looking for in a dentist's office.
Fantastic experience: What a great staff at Beacon!!!
Fantastic experience: My husband and I have been going to Beacon Dental for many years and they are just like family. They make you feel welcomed and treat you like long time friends anytime you need to go! Believe me, the dentist is the last place I want to go and would find excuses not to go but if I need to......that’s the place I will be!
Fantastic experience: I’ve been going here since I was a kid. I remember my first appointment. It was in 2009. It’s always fun to get my teeth cleaned. Everyone at Beacon Dental is very funny and interesting. I’ve had lots of laughs throughout the years. Honestly, I never had issues with them. They never damaged my enamel or gums. In the twelve years I’ve been going there. They have always done a good job with my teeth cleaning. Also, they never tried to sell anything to me. They are only concerned about my teeth. My oral health is good, thanks to Dr. Traynor. He is very cool guy. I had some dental procedures done with him. It went super well. Dr. Traynor called me after my procedure just to see if I was ok. He actually cares about his patients. My whole family gets our teeth cleaned by Beacon Dental. We all love this place and never had any bad memories, only good ones!
Fantastic experience: I have been coming to Beacon Dental for years. They are always so personable, which really helps relieve dental anxiety and makes you feel listened to. The receptionist and hygienists are so friendly and it makes the time pass by and you're done before you know it! Dr. David Traynor is very skilled and goes out of his way to make you feel at ease and comfortable even during really uncomfortable procedures. They also have a nice range of hours that work with many work schedules.
Fantastic experience: Great service, great staff, great dentist.
Fantastic experience: My entire family absolutely loves Beacon Dental. Both the doctor and his entire staff are wonderful!
Fantastic experience: I’ve been with Beacon Dental for over 10+ years, when Dr. Traynor was able to perform an emergency root canal on Good Friday where my previous dentist could not accommodate me over the holidays. I still travel over 24 miles one-way from my house due to the exceptionally dental care that I receive from the whole staff.
Fantastic experience: Simply the best dentist!
Fantastic experience: Great dentist experience. The staff and doctor at Beacon Dental are friendly and efficient. The office has done a great job dealing with COVID-19 precautions. Definitely recommend.
Fantastic experience: Beacon Dental is seriously the best!! Who ever thought I would actually look forward to visiting the dentist - lol. I am usually lucky enough to spend time with Angie. She is personable and always remembers to follow up on something we may have chatted about during my last visit. She is meticulous and thorough with her work, yet gentle at the same time. Dr. Traynor is also a delight. I enjoy his sense of humor. All of the staff are friendly and happy. The office has built a wonderful, warm culture and it definitely shows. I can't imagine going anywhere else!
Fantastic experience: Amazing staff and great care! Best dentist around.
Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to this dentist office for a few years and absolutely love it.Dr Trayner is fantastic.never once had a bad experience here.the staff is super friendly also.great place!!highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: Our family travels many miles to enjoy the incredibly efficient and professional services of Beacon Dental. Dr Traynor and his staff are so personable, they make dental procedures fun - kinda .
Fantastic experience: Dr Treynor and all his staff are amazing ... I have been going to him since I moved to Dexter. His pricing is reasonable, he takes a wide range of insurance, and everyone in his staff has great "bedside manner" ... Going to the dentist is never "fun" but Beacon makes it always a pleasant experience.
Fantastic experience: We love Beacon Dental! The receptionist, hygienists, and Dr. Traynor are so friendly and very good at their jobs. They make going to the dentist fun and stress-free. They are FANTASTIC with kids. I definitely recommend Beacon Dental. They are truly wonderful!
Fantastic experience: I have been a patient of Dr. Traynor for years! He and his staff have always been professional, kind and always understanding. I will never go anywhere else. Thank you for taking such good care of your patients.
Fantastic experience: The staff at Beacon Dental is definitely 5 star. Friendly, competent care in a great atmosphere.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Traynor and team are great. I've been seeing them for the last four years since moving to the area and highly recommend them.
Leave your review about Beacon Dental:
Beacon Dental appears in the following listings:
Other dentists you might be interested in
Westgate Dental
Michigan Oral Surgeons
Enhance Family Dentistry
Michigan Implants & Periodontics
Great Expressions Dental Centers - Ann Arbor
Add your business to our directory for free
If you have a dental clinic and want to appear in our guide, send us your business information and you can appear completely free of charge.