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Customer Testimonials
Ever since graduating dental school together from University of Detroit Mercy in 2020, Drs. Tanner, Lexie and Chelsea always talked about opening a practice together someday.
They wanted to create an updated, technology driven office in a warm, fun, relaxing atmosphere. After practicing at other offices for the past 5 years honing in their skillset, they have found the perfect practice to purchase. It is their priority to carry on the wonderful legacy of Dr. Mitchell.
Dr. Lexie A. Georgoff
Dr. Lexie Georgoff is originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan. After graduating from Portage Central High School in 2011, attended Michigan State University — GO GREEN! There, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology. After her senior year at MSU, she spent a semester studying abroad in Spain where she also completed a minor in Spanish. After four wonderful years as a Spartan, she moved to Detroit to follow her dreams and attend the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. There, she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2020.
Dr. Lexie and her husband, Dr. Tanner, now live in Roscommon. They first met while attending MSU and continued their friendship into Dental School where they began dating. They were then married in 2022. While they do not have any kids yet, they do have two adorable dogs — a Golden Retriever named Lulu and Frenchie named Remy. They love working in the same practice and providing optimal care as a team.
Lexie prides herself in the ability to provide beautiful results in the most comfortable and efficient ways. She strives to create a calming and pleasant environment for all of her patients. She also believes that she has a particularly keen eye for aesthetics.
Lexie feels strongly about staying up to date on the newest dental technologies and products. Lexie is an active member of the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics. She is Invisalign Certified and confidently provides comprehensive orthodontic treatment. She is also a Botulinum Toxin provider and is very excited to share these treatments with the community. She believes that lifelong learning is the key to success in this ever-changing field.
When she’s not working, Lexie loves to travel, explore new places and experience new cultures. She loves designing and creating just about anything. She also enjoys gardening, being outdoors and staying active as well as cooking/baking and playing with her sweet dogs. Spending time with family and friends is also very important to her. She lives by the simple principle, “don’t stop until you’re proud”.
Dr. Tanner C. Trombley
Dr. Tanner Trombley grew up in Standish, Michigan where he graduated from Standish-Sterling high school in 2011. Tanner went on to Michigan State University where he received his bachelors in Human Biology degree in 2016. Tanner went on to receive his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2020. Tanner is very excited to finally be back near his hometown to care for the community and feels so blessed to be part of such an amazing team.
Tanner loves dentistry because there is nothing like the feeling of getting people out of dental pain or helping people achieve the smile they always dreamed of. Tanner likes to make you feel at home in his operatory and is usually singing to ZZ Top or the like. Tanner loves keeping up with new technologies and techniques that advance the world of dentistry. Dr. Tanner has taken many continuing education courses in Implant dentistry, oral surgery and Endodontics. Dr. Tanner is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. He is Invisalign Certified and confidently provides comprehensive orthodontic treatment through clear aligners. He is also Botox certified through the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.
In his free time, Tanner enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking, concerts, snowboarding, playing guitar/drums, and spending time with his wife Lexie and their two dogs Lulu and Remy.
Dr. Chelsea Q. Watkins
Dr. Chelsea Q. Watkins is originally from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Growing up with a lot of dental struggles of her own, she developed a passion for dentistry at a young age and upon graduating from high school, she was accepted into an accelerated seven-year dental program at the University of Detroit Mercy, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry in 2016 and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2020. Dr. Chelsea quickly became friends with Dr. Lexie and Dr. Tanner during their first year of dental school, and it is truly a dream come true to start working alongside them.
Dr. Chelsea is constantly looking for ways to bring the latest and greatest research to her patients and has spent countless hours attending continuing education courses. She has done a lot of her continuing education with the Kois Center in Seattle, Washington and has had the opportunity to work there alongside one of her mentors for the past couple of years. She is a proud member of the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, and American Academy of Facial Esthetics. Dr. Chelsea enjoys all aspects of general dentistry but has a love for complex restorative and esthetic cases.
Dr. Chelsea has a strong understanding of the oral-systemic connection and has spent time expanding that knowledge at functional and integrative medicine meetings. In addition to working as an associate dentist in her hometown of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan she has also worked for the Wellness Dentistry Network developing protocols and practices for dentists to implement wellness concepts into their offices.
When she isn’t thinking about teeth, Dr. Chelsea enjoys spending time outside, baking, running, and spending time with her four dogs. She has spent a lot of her free time in the past couple of years training for various marathons and even a 100-mile ultra-marathon! The loves of her life are her three French Bulldogs Paloma, Tonic, and Rifle and her Bernedoodle Cypress – who constantly keep her on her toes at home!
Dr. Chelsea’s goal is to develop exceptional relationships with her patients. She strives to make patients feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for. Dr. Chelsea looks forward to working with Dr. Lexie, Dr, Tanner, and the rest of the team at Higgins Lake Dental to provide you with the most exceptional care.