Dr. Erika Tyler is Now a Fellow of the American Laser Study Club

Congratulations to Erika J. Tyler, DDS, for earning the Fellow title from the American Laser Study Club (ALSC). This Fellow status is awarded to individuals who showcase an excellent knowledge of laser surgery basics and safety measures, as confirmed by passing the ALSC and LIA (Laser Institute of America) tests. Click on this link to learn more about the ALSC Fellow designation and see the full roster of ALSC fellows.

About Dr. Tyler

Dr. Erika knew it was her mission in life to be a care provider. As a teen, she initially wanted to be a veterinarian but, due to a traumatizing experience, decided that dentistry sounded more fun! Dr. Erika started as a dental assistant and then attended Lansing Community College to become a Registered Dental Hygienist.

Deciding that she wanted to be a dentist, Dr. Erika went back to college, graduating from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and completing the University of Michigan’s General Practice Residency (with an emphasis on treating special needs patients in the OR). She then moved to Brooklyn, New York, for her Pediatric Residency at Lutheran Medical Center, where she served as chief resident.

After completing her formal education, Dr. Erika moved with her brilliant husband Nathan and her two marvelous boys, Jakob and Isaak, to the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan to serve as the only pediatric dentist within a four-hour drive. She worked alongside her mentor, Dr. Jim Hayward, at the Marquette Community Health Department Clinic for a year. After this long educational journey, Erika Tyler, D.D.S., opened her dream pediatric practice in Marquette on June 16, 2008.

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