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From Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Burke graduated from Traverse City Central HS and then went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree from Colgate University (aptly named for the education of a Dentist!). An accomplished All-State Track & Football athlete, his hands earned him a football scholarship at Colgate where he was a 4-year letter winner and two-time All-Patriot League Wide Receiver.

Dr. Burke received his Doctorate from the University of Detroit-Mercy and completed a highly competitive and intensive, one-year General Practice Residency at the University of California, San Francisco. During his residency, Dr. Burke received extensive training in Dental Implants, Oral Surgery, TMJ Disorders, Sleep Apnea, and managing severely medically-compromised patients. He then worked in private practice in San Francisco where he furthered his experience and education by completing numerous continuing education courses in Cosmetic Dentistry, Veneers, Root Canal Therapy, as well as becoming an Invisalign Certified Provider. After honing his skills, he returned home to Northern Michigan and built his dream practice in 2019.

In Dr. Burke’s quest to ever improve and expand his knowledge and expertise. He became a Fellow of The California Implant Institute in conjunction with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas by completing it’s rigorous Dental Implant training program. His flair for perpetual learning doesn’t stop there, Dr. Burke annually takes time out of his schedule to attend courses in advanced procedures such as Oral Surgery, Implant Surgery, Advanced Restorative Dentistry, Root Canal Therapy, Clear Aligner Orthodontic Therapy, CBCT Technology, Cerec Digital Dentistry, Tongue Tie Surgery and more! 

When Dr. Burke is not caring for his patients, he enjoys the outdoors, snowboarding, mountain biking, playing guitar, paddleboarding, travelling, beach volleyball, and spending time with his family and friends.