Highland Dental Studio | New Patient Special

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HIGHLAND, INDIANA

New Patient Special:
$99 first visit.

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Gentle, Comfortable Care

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OUR PRACTICE

Welcome to Highland
Dental Studio

We believe your dental experience should feel welcoming, comfortable, and personalized from the moment you walk through our doors. Our team takes the time to listen to your concerns, understand your goals, and make sure you feel informed and at ease throughout your visit. Whether it’s been six months or several years since your last dental appointment, you’ll be treated with genuine care and never made to feel judged.

CARE WE PROVIDE

Comprehensive Care for Your
Smile

Becoming a New Patient

A calm, unhurried first visit: comprehensive exam, a real conversation, and a plan you actually understand before anything begins.

Restorative Dentistry

Tooth-colored fillings, crowns and bridges that rebuild strength and function, matched to your natural
shade.

Hygiene & Prevention

Regular cleanings and personalized preventive care to help protect your smile and maintain your oral
health.

Invisalign

Clear aligner treatment planned with digital scans for straighter teeth without metal brackets or
wires.

Tooth Replacement

Dental Implants and dentures that restore a complete bite and let you eat and smile with confidence
again.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Enhance your smile with personalized cosmetic treatments like teeth whitening, veneers, and bonding, designed to help you feel confident in your smile.

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Dr. Michael Drone

Prosthodontics requires 3 to 4 additional years of specialized training at an accredited dental school or medical school after graduation from dental school. Michael Drone, DDS has two post-graduate dental specialty degrees, prosthodontics and maxillofacial prosthetics, from Indiana University School of Dentistry and Medicine. As a prosthodontist, Michael Drone, DDS practices a full scope of prosthodontic procedures with expertise ranging from dental implants, cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry and dentures, to restorative dentistry. Since 2007, Michael Drone, DDS has been actively involved in providing his knowledge and expertise to The Northwest Indiana Dental Study Clubs, dentists, dental specialists and physicians.

Dr. Michael Gariup

Dr. Michael Gariup, a dedicated dentist at Michael Drone Dentistry and Prosthodontics in Valparaiso and Highland Dental Studio in Highland, joined our practice in 2021 after graduating from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Raised in Valparaiso, IN, he developed a strong work ethic working for his family’s construction business. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Valparaiso University, where he also engaged in humanitarian work in Central America.

Dr. Gariup is passionate about fixed prosthodontics and continuous education, actively pursuing advancements in dental technology and techniques through courses at renowned institutions like the Kois Center and Spear Education.

OUR APPROACH

A Dental Experience Where You Feel
Truly Cared For

Trusted Quality

Finding a dentist you can trust matters. We’re committed to delivering exceptional, comprehensive care and treating every patient with the highest standard of quality.

Comfortable, Anxiety-Free Care

Our kind, compassionate team knows how to care for anxious patients with patience, gentleness, and understanding. From taking the time to make you feel comfortable to offering pillows, blankets, noise-canceling headphones, big-screen monitors, and private operatories, we’re here to make your experience feel as calm and stress-free as possible.

Painless and Gentle Touch

A gentle touch can make all the difference. Our combination of expertise, advanced techniques, genuine empathy, and compassionate care helps make your treatment as comfortable and pain-free as possible.

Patient Education

You deserve to understand your health and your treatment options. We take the time to explain the “why” behind your care, answer your questions, and give you the knowledge to make confident decisions.

Personal Relationships

When was the last time it felt like you were visiting a friend when you went to the dentist? Well, that’s exactly how you’ll feel here. Our team takes the time to know you, genuinely care about you, and make every visit feel personal and welcoming.

Customized Treatment Planning

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to dental care. We consider your individual health, needs, and goals to create a comprehensive treatment plan designed specifically for you and your long-term well-being.

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GOOGLE REVIEWS

Hear From Our Happy Patients

    
 
 
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   mic c 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I wanted to take a few minutes to share my experience in hopes that it may make others more at ease with, what is a very big step in their lives.
I first went to Dr. Drone with absolutely no idea exactly what my options were going forward. I had been a “grinder” for years but had not gotten the attention required to stop the destruction of my own teeth. Having not had a cavity until the age of 35, I took my good fortune for granted. My problems had started over a decade before our first meeting, my teeth were in pretty bad shape. They had been ground down to the point that not only did they look terrible, but nearly all my teeth had been compromised structurally. Dr. Drone informed me that he could repair my own teeth, but the underlying issues of decay would persist. I was in line for several root canals going forward. And that was just for starters.
Dr. Drone suggested a total replacement plan with several options. I chose a plan, with his guidance, that would be suitable for me personally and my lifestyle. During this time I had calls from doctor well after hours that were, as he explained, “Because he just had to make sure everything was perfect”.
I then had 32 teeth pulled in one day! And at the same time had 7 implants put in my jaw. There is no way to sugar coat this experience. It was a challenge for the next six months while I waited for the healing process to be completed. Dr. Drone and his staff were very supportive during this time. Dr. Drone's attention to detail during the selection process and his clear communication as to what I should expect was right on! This was a huge step in my life. I feel now that I couldn’t have made a better choice in the path I took, or the Doctor I chose. I truly had the feeling that Dr. Drone's main goal was improving my quality of life first. What more could you ask for from a doctor? And by the way I do have a new million dollar smile as well. Which also now allows me to eat absolutely ANYTHING! I can’t thank Dr. Drone and his staff enough. Not only for their professional attention. But making me feel at ease every time I walked into the office.  THANK YOU!!
  
 
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   BERT BACHERAH 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. New client to business but I have called twice and Saandra has been AWESOME!!   Pleasant and very kind and accommodating!!!!  Thank you!!
  
 
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   Sarah Posey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had an amazing dental cleaning! Would easily recommend.
  
 
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   Marlene Starsky 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice office, great staff, excellent dentist!
  
 
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   Lindsey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Drone and team are the epitome of professionalism and expertise.  I really appreciate how everyone I have been in contact with at both their Valparaiso and Highland office, are so attentive and well versed on their practice and procedures. Their offices are clean, bright and soothing and I enthusiastically recommend them to anyone seeking a dental professional to put them at ease.
  
 
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   Susan Oneill 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Drone, Tiffany, Saandra and the rest of the staff and hygienists were amazing! Felt heard and had all questions answered. Highly recommended.
  
 
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   Alex Gariup 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great doctors, hygienists, and staff! Top of the line technology as well! Highly recommend!
  
 
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   michelle albright 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I went to Highland Dental Studio today for the first time. Everyone was very nice. I didn't feel rushed. In spite of my extreme dental anxiety, they were able to make a hard situation bareable. I'll definitely go back to Dr Gariup.
  
 
  
  
 
 
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