Brian J Putman, DDS
Jenna D Putman, DDS
Dale A Nester, DDS

Meet Our Doctors

The doctors at Pine River Dental Care do more than fix teeth: they dedicate time to listening and getting to know you, building a trusting and respectful relationship with open communication. They seek to understand your expectations and needs in order to provide the care and results you deserve.

Welcome to Pine River Dental Care

Regarding Dental Insurance

We are a non-participating (out-of-network) dental provider with all insurances. We bill most dental insurance plans, excluding state-run Medicaid plans. We are happy to send dental insurance claims for you; however, the payment by your dental insurance is decided by the contractual agreement between you, your employer, and your dental insurance company. We, as your dental providers, are not a party to this contract.

Our commitment is to your oral health; sometimes dental insurance helps with this, and sometimes it does not. We can always give you the total cost of your treatment, though we can only estimate your insurance coverage. Ultimately, financial responsibility for dental treatment rests on you, the patient.

If you are not comfortable with being responsible for the cost of dental treatment, then we are not the office for you. There are state-run dental clinics, as well as dental schools, that provide reduced fee dental treatment. If you would like to look for an “in-network” dentist, then it is best to call your insurance company and ask them to direct you to a dentist that is “in-network”. 

At Pine River Dental Care

We offer gentle and compassionate dental solutions that are tailored to each person’s unique needs. We are proud to be known as a practice where we build personal relationships, and welcome you as a friend and care for you as family!

Dr. Brian Putman, Dr. Jenna Putman, and our team are skilled professionals. We are also warm, personable, and dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of dentistry, to ensure you achieve optimal oral health and a smile you love to share.

We focus on preventive care and patient education, and offer:

Our doctors and team want you to feel at ease during visits and confident you are receiving the best modern dentistry has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you and your loved ones to the Pine River Dental Care family. Please contact our Ithaca, MI dental office, which serves the greater Gratiot County area.

  • “Dr. Brian and Dr. Jenna are two of the best. As a dentist and a native of St. Johns, I know Mid-Michigan is lucky to have them!”

    Aaron

  • “the staff was absolutely wonderful with my daughter today at her very first dental checkup, thank you guys for helping to make her first appointment a wonderful experience!”

    - Abby

  • “Excellent customer service from reception to check out and everywhere in between!!! Jeanette (our hygienist) was AMAZING!!! She answered all of our questions and made our visit comfortable and informative! I have never been more impressed!!!”

    - Erin

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