Meet Your East Lansing Modern Dental Doctors

Dr. Aziza Askari

Dr. Aziza Askari has known Dr. Pelok since 2003, where they met at the U of M AEGD program. Having kept in contact since then, when Dr. Pelok presented the idea of creating a dental practice that is dedicated to delivering a personal and friendly approach to dental care, Dr. Askari jumped at the opportunity.

She is dedicated to meeting your individual needs with warmth and compassion and is eager to help you love every aspect of your smile. Dr. Askari loves her work and is passionate about providing the services her patients want and need to stay healthy. She enjoys helping people with TMJ disorder solutions, sleep apnea treatments, and migraine relief. Getting you – and keeping you – out of pain is her greatest reward.

Dr. Askari was bestowed the Top Dentist Award by Hour Detroit Magazine and is a member of the American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists, the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. She is a Master with the Academy of General dentistry, which represents her dedication to continuing education for the benefit of her patients.

Dr. Askari is certified as a sedation dentist by the Dental Organization of Conscious Sedation. She’s also a certified Invisalign, Fast Braces, Six Month Smiles, Botox, and facial fillers provider.

Dr. Bruce Bates

Dedicated to providing compassionate and comforting care for all of his patients, Dr. Bruce Bates has worked with a diverse population of people. From working as a dental hygienist focusing on gum disease prevention, to helping the underserved, to participating in a mobile dentistry setting providing care for geriatric and juvenile patients, he has thoroughly enjoyed providing multiple phases of dentistry. Managing his own dental practice for decades, Dr. Bates is well-versed in all aspects of general dentistry and in helping his family of patients achieve optimal oral health with a beautiful smile.

Dr. Ali M. Khiblil

Dr. Ali Khiblil earned his Bachelor of Dental Science in 2003 from the University of Tripoli in Libya. From there he completed a Residency in Esthetic Dentistry and a Master of Science in Dentistry from Boston University in 2012. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 2021.

Dr. Edward Essayan

After earning his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree, Dr. Edward Essayan attended the University of Detroit Mercy, where he graduated at the top of his class with honors with his second dental degree – a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. Passionate about the benefits of a straight smile, Dr. Essayan then joined the graduate program at Detroit Mercy where he earned his specialty certification in orthodontics. He is a Michigan Board-Licensed Orthodontist.

Committed to helping others find their ideal smile, Dr. Essayan taught Graduate Orthodontics as an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor for 30 years at Detroit Mercy. Helping general dentists to become licensed orthodontists helped him pass on his expertise so that other patients could enjoy the same level of care that his own do. He is highly specialized in all phases of orthodontic treatment, from early and two-phase treatment for kids, to orthodontics for teens and adults, to Invisalign clear aligner therapy and jaw surgery. Whatever your family’s orthodontic needs, Dr. Essayan is here to help you find your happiest smile.

Dr. Essayan’s personal philosophy is to provide comprehensive, gentle orthodontic care with an emphasis on function, prevention, and esthetics. Providing the highest level of quality and service is his goal for everything he does. He wants you to enjoy the experience of receiving a healthy smile that not only looks beautiful but also works the way it needs to so you can use it with confidence.

Dr. Hana Gadalla

After earning her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree in 2007 in Libya, Dr. Hana Gadalla pursued additional education in maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, and implant dentistry over the next 3 years before coming to Michigan. Knowing the critical importance of communication, Dr. Gadalla attended the American Language program at Ohio State University before pursuing her specialty education in periodontics: a Certificate of Fellowship in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry from the University of Florida. She completed her periodontics residency at the University of Detroit Mercy, has been a Board-Certified Periodontist since 2016, and is certified to provide IV sedation.

Dedicated to helping people overcome gum disease so they can have a healthy, complete smile, Dr. Gadalla has been in private practice as a periodontist since 2016. During this time, she has also worked as a part-time faculty member supervising 3rd and 4th year dental students and teaching phase 1 periodontal treatments and treatment planning.

Committed to the research that helps provide the highest level of care with predictable treatment outcomes, Dr. Gadalla has had her research published by the American Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration. She is a sought-after speaker and lecturer and has received numerous awards throughout her dental education and career as a periodontist.

Dr. Jasmine Cheema

Dr. Jasmine Cheema achieved her Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkley in 2011 and her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Nova Southwestern University in 2018. She earned her Master of Orthodontic Science from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 2022.

Focused on providing the highest quality clinical care to her patients, Dr. Cheema understands that orthodontic treatment can help patients find their smiles, express their true selves, and be fully confident in who they are. She dedicates herself to giving each patient her full attention and her best effort, and she loves getting to know each person in her care while customizing a treatment plan that’s tailored to their specific needs and goals.

Dr. Albaram Abdul Khalek

Dr. Albaram Abdul Khalek received his BS in Biochemistry from the University of Detroit Mercy before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 2022.

Providing personalized, compassionate services that focus on patient care, patient education, and patient satisfaction, Dr. Abdul Khalek loves delivering quality treatments and procedures that meet and exceed the needs of each person in his care. Inspired by the deep and lasting impact great dentistry can have on peoples’ lives, he is continually inspired and motivated by how rewarding his work is.

Dr. Umneet Banvait

Dr. Umneet Banvait earned her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She was also a research associate in orthodontics at the University of Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco.

Meet The Team at East Lansing Smiles

Dr. Jasmine Cheema

Dr. Umneet Banvait

Along with our specialists and general dentists in Farmington Hills is an attentive and compassionate team dedicated to your experience in and out of the dental chair. Whether you’re seeking flexible appointments, need assistance with your dental insurance, or could use a refresher on your at-home cleaning routine, we’re here for you. We treat every smile and patient with personalized care. Call now for a positive experience you’ll remember!