About Us
Mission Statement
Our compassionate, professional team is dedicated to providing the highest quality dental care while educating guests on how to achieve lifelong dental health and wellness. Your comprehensive dental treatment will be performed in a comforting and harmonious environment for a truly rewarding experience. We are personally committed to ongoing improvement, continuing education, and to having a positive effect on every life we touch. We will always strive to provide a five-star experience for our patients and fellow teammates. Call Dr. Banda at Cranbrook Dental Care to discover the difference our unique style of dental care will make in your overall wellbeing.
Meet Your Doctor
Dr. David George Banda completed his doctor of dental surgery degree at the University of Michigan in 1986. In 1991, he completed the Implant Surgical and Prosthetic Program from the Misch Implant Institute in cooperation with the University of Pittsburgh. As an advocate of lifelong education, both for himself and his patients, Dr. Banda has continued his education, receiving various Fellowships, Certificates, and Diplomat awards from such institutions as the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Academy of Osseointegration, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Banda is one of less than 20 implant dentists in Michigan credentialed by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Dr. Banda is a sought-after speaker who has addressed peers and colleagues on such issues as advanced surgical techniques, implantology, and integrating digital equipment and technology into the dental office. Additionally, he has regularly contributed articles on dental health to the Observer/Eccentric Newspaper.
As a skilled dentist, Dr. Banda understands that his practice thrives when he and his team create lasting bonds with patients. To this end, Cranbrook Dental Care prioritizes patient education, and helps patients to accept the ultimate responsibility for their own dental health.
Dr. Banda also holds integrity and accountability in high esteem, so he maintains membership in the following organizations:
- American Dental Association
- Michigan Dental Association
- Oakland County Dental Society
- Chicago Dental Society
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- American College of Oral Implantology
- American Society of Osseointegration
- Detroit District Clinic Club – Implant Section
- Federation Dentaire Internationale
- Detroit Dental Clinic Club – Implant Section
- South Oakland Study Club
Click Here to Read Dr. Banda’s Curriculum Vitae
Meet Our Team
Cyndy Cohen
As our business manager, Cyndy brings over 30 years of experience to our practice and has been with Cranbrook Dental Care since 1996. Cyndy loves her job and is proud to be a part of a dental team who treats patients from all over the world. The tears of joy and hugs of appreciation by happy patients bring her great satisfaction.
Cyndy has a BBA degree from Walsh College, as well as an associate’s degree in management, marketing, and general business. She and her husband have one daughter and four cats, and they love traveling, as well as watching their daughter in her dance performances.
A Wall Street Journal Award winner, Cyndy is a member of the American Association of Dental Office Managers and Delta Mu Delta, an honor society in business administration.
Lynette Lewton
As our appointment coordinator and patient liaison, Lynette Lewton will likely be the first person you will meet in our office. She began her dental career in 1996 and has been a member of our team since 2001. Lynette brings compassion and understanding to her position. She enjoys working with our team and particularly enjoys Dr. Banda’s generous, compassionate spirit, which he extends to us and our patients.
Lynette is an active member in her church, Kensington Community Church, and she is passionate about gardening and cooking. She also spends much of her free time playing with her grandchildren and her dog Gizmo.
Like the rest of our team, Lynette takes advantage of various accredited dental seminars so that she can bring an even higher standard of care to our patients. She takes pride in being part of such a caring team and interacting with our patients on a personal level.
Lisa Czerw
Lisa has been a certified dental assistant since 2001, and she has been a member of our team since February of 2009. She is trained in CPR and is certified in radiology. Lisa has always enjoyed helping others and putting a smile on their face. One of her favorite parts of assisting is helping those who are fearful of the dentist feel comfortable and at ease at our office. Lisa has and always will enjoy helping those in need and will continue to strive for excellence in both the services she provides and her knowledge of dentistry.
Our entire team receives ongoing re-certification in BLS (Basic Life Support), which involves CPR and other emergency training. Dr. Banda is certified in ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
Katie DiCicco
Katie is our newest Dental Assistant to join our team and has been a dental assistant since 2003. She has 17 years of experience in the dental field, with ceritifications in radiology and CPR. She is kind, compassionate, and loves interacting with, and caring for our patients. She is up-beat. friendly and out-going, but takes her position very seriously. Katie loves her job and loves to learn new things. Making our patients feel comfortable and putting a smile on their face is what she strives for. In her free time, Katie loves to spend time with her family and her husband, and their two dogs - Bella and Toby. They love to travel and spend time on the water in the summer. Katie has passion for music and singing, and enjoys spending time in the studio.
Lori Brooks
Our dental hygienist, Lori loves dentistry. She loves to help educate her patients and teach them how their oral hygiene affects their overall health! She is fascinated by advanced technologies and tries to stay current with all the latest and greatest techniques and products. She received an Associates Degree in Applied Science with special recognition for and Extended Degree program from Oakland Community College in 2005. She is very passionate about her family! Her husband, Mike and their son Andrew are the "loves" of her life. She considers herself to be very blessed to have such an awesome family. She enjoys vacationing in warm places, exercising, helping others and most importantly spending quality time with her family. She is looking forward to being a part of Dr. Banda's team and meeting great patients for many years to come.
