You Are Our Priority
Enspire (en-SPIRE) v. to engage and inspire
Enspire Dental is the shared vision of Dr. Lori Brown and Dr. Santine Harlock, each bringing a unique mission to the field of dentistry.
Dr. Brown grew up in central Michigan, where an accident at age 12 led her to need emergency dental care. She still remembers walking down a narrow, dim hallway into a dental office with just five orange plastic chairs and a receptionist behind a glass window. The dentist was clinical and impersonal, methodically fixing her tooth without connection or warmth. Dr. Brown left that day thinking, “There has to be a better way.” Through multiple procedures over the following years, she resolved, “If I were a dentist, I would do things differently.”
Dr. Harlock, raised with strong values in the Ann Arbor community, was encouraged to find her passion and use it to support others. She graduated from Father Gabriel Richard High School, completed her undergraduate studies at Albion College, and returned to Ann Arbor to attend the University of Michigan Dental School, eager to give back to her community through her love for exceptional dental care. Inspired by others, she sought to create a practice centered on helping patients feel their best.
Together, Dr. Brown and Dr. Harlock founded Enspire Dental, each committed to providing personal and exceptional dental care. They’ve curated a skilled, compassionate team dedicated to patient comfort and excellence. United by a shared passion for gentle, cutting-edge dentistry, the Enspire team customizes treatments to meet each patient’s unique needs, setting a new standard for care.
Meet our Dentists
Administrative
The administrative team works closely with the clinical team to make your care as stress-free as possible. This team is here to provide you with personal attention in coordinating your treatment, payments, insurance, or anything else that will make your care at Enspire exceptional.
“Enspire has built an excellent team who all strive to provide the best care for their customers and have consistently done so for me.”
— LARRY M., patient since 1997
Hygienists
Enspire’s hygienists provide everything from your routine cleanings to extra-thorough “deep cleanings” and periodontal maintenance. Our hygiene team will provide you with thoughtful insight to your home care techniques, educating you on the best way to keep your smile sparkling in between your routine check-ups.
Assistants
Our assistants work closely with our doctors, hygienists, and administrative teams to ensure a seamless experience while you are at Enspire Dental. Alongside our doctors, they give us the ability to provide you with comprehensive four-handed dentistry, ensuring your complete care.