David W. Swan DDS

Dr. Swan is a proud alumnus of the University of Michigan where he received both his undergraduate and dental degrees. After finishing near the top of his dental school class in 1984, Dr. Swan spent an additional year of advanced training at Sinai Hospital of Detroit. Over his career, Dr. Swan has been passionate about pursuing the highest quality of continuing education, accumulating over 2,200 hours of training after dental school.

Dr. Swan has pursued managerial and behavioral training through the Center for Professional Development in Arizona, implant training through the Misch International Implant Institute in Pennsylvania, and advanced comprehensive care through the L.D. Pankey Institute in Florida where is held a current appointment as a visiting faculty member. Dr. Swan is also part of the adjunct faculty for the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. In addition to his teaching appointments, Dr. Swan has been recognized as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Misch International Implant Institute. He has also been designated a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Swan is a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor dental fraternity, the Michigan Dental Association, the American Dental Association and was the founder and first president of the Northern Michigan Implant Study Club.

At Traverse Dental Associates, Dr. Swan utilizes his specialized training to provide a wide range of surgical services, dental implants, and advanced restorative care and he looks forward to many more years of serving the needs of our patients with the highest degree of care, skill, and judgment. His practice philosophy is to take the time to know his patients, identify their wants, needs & values, and treat each person according to his/her own circumstances, objectives and temperament. He also loves working with such a talented group of dentists, chairside assistants, and administrative associates here at TDA.