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At Elan Dental Group, we’re on a mission to deliver exceptional dental care and fulfill the smile aspirations of our patients every day. With a team led by Michigan’s top board-certified prosthodontist, Dr. Mauricio Moeller, we strive for excellence in everything we do.
Our commitment to personalized services that cater to your unique needs is reflected at each of our four Michigan locations: Ann Arbor, East Lansing – Abbot, East Lansing – Lake Lansing, and Okemos. Each provides general, cosmetic, and emergency dental services, with our highly skilled professionals at Elan Implant Center in Okemos additionally specializing in prosthodontics, implant and IV sedation dentistry. Currently, all four of our locations are welcoming new patients.
Our dental experts utilize the latest state-of-the-art dental technology to provide comprehensive services in a welcoming and friendly environment, ensuring that you and your family have the best possible dental experience. Trust us to deliver exceptional dental care that exceeds your expectations.
“Expect Excellence” is more than our slogan — at Elan Dental Group, granting our patients’ smile wishes is our daily mission. Our comprehensive services, highly skilled teams, and constant upgrading of the latest dental technology and treatment ensure the finest dental care available, while our friendly staff creates a fun and relaxing environment for you and your family!
Whether you need to restore optimal health or you want to craft your dream smile, Elan Dental Group provides advanced in-house labs and a unique, cutting-edge dental experience for your whole family. We’re passionate about your smile and about helping you achieve optimal health, so call Elan Dental Group today!
Dr. Moeller is a third-generation dentist and a Board-Certified Prosthodontist. In 2001, he completed a one-year postdoctoral degree in Prosthodontics at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, and in 2009 completed a three-year Prosthodontics residency that led to a M.S. Degree. From 2009 until 2013, he was the director of several pre-doctoral Prosthodontic courses and taught in the undergraduate and graduate clinic, where he supervised predoctoral and postdoctoral students in a clinical setting.
Practice Location: Okemos – Elan Implant Center
Dr. Gregory Thomas, DDS, MS, is an experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon serving patients across Michigan.
With decades of experience in oral surgery and implant-focused care, he is committed to delivering thoughtful, compassionate treatment and helping patients feel informed and comfortable throughout their care.
Practice Location: Okemos – Elan Implant Center
Dr. Connie Marcusa, DDS, is a prosthodontist with advanced training in complex restorative and implant dentistry.
She earned her DDS from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and completed her prosthodontic specialty training and Master of Science degree at the University of Michigan.
Practice Location: Okemos – Elan Implant Center
Dr. Blake Ramos earned his DMD degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
A Lansing-area native, he attended Michigan State University for his undergraduate degree in Human Biology before taking a hiatus from Michigan winters to attend LECOM’s dental school in Bradenton, Florida.
Dr. Ramos is committed to providing the best possible patient-focused care and continuing his journey in lifelong learning to better serve his patients. He prioritizes trying to make a potentially uncomfortable environment such as the dentist’s office as comfortable as possible.
Practice Location: Okemos – Elan Implant Center
Dr. Wagner received a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Michigan State University in 2005. He went on to attend Indiana University School of Dentistry where he earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2010.
After graduating, he decided to further his education by participating in a prosthodontic residency program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. During the 3 year program he received extensive training in dentures, implant dentures, dental implants, esthetics, and full mouth rehabilitation. Upon completion of the program in 2013, he was awarded a certificate in Prosthodontics and a Masters of Dental Science degree.
Practice Location: East Lansing – Abbot
Dr. Tijen Lacin, DDS, MS, has been providing comprehensive restorative dentistry services full-time since 2008. Dr. Lacin earned her DDS degree from Aegean University, School of Dentistry, and completed a three-year Master’s program in Restorative Dentistry at the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, in 2005.
She is known by her patients for her energetic personality, professionalism and deft touch. She believes in a patient-centered approach, tailoring treatment plans to address individual needs. Dr. Lacin ensures her patients are always well-informed about treatment details.
Practice Location: East Lansing – Abbot
Dr. Sofia Bock is a general dentist with specialized orthodontic training and more than a decade of international clinical experience providing comprehensive orthodontic, esthetic, and restorative care.
In the U.S., she earned her dental degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. She combines her extensive orthodontic experience with a warm and approachable style, helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.
Practice Location: East Lansing – Lake Lansing
Dr. Sanikommu is a compassionate, dedicated dentist passionate about providing personalized, high-quality dental care in a comfortable, welcoming environment.
Her gentle approach and attention to detail help patients feel at ease throughout their dental experience. She believes that every patient deserves to feel heard, respected, and confident in their dental care.
Practice Location: East Lansing – Lake Lansing
Dr. Kevin Franz, DMD is originally from the Chicagoland area and achieved his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Hope College. He then received his dual degrees of Doctor of Dental Medicine and Master of Bioethics from the University of Pennsylvania. Following dental school, he continued his education at the University of Michigan, completing a general practice residency. He continues to maintain his relationship with U of M by serving as part-time faculty in the Hospital Dentistry department, treating patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities and head and neck cancer.
Practice Location: Ann Arbor
Long seen as the only solution, dentures are not the best answer to missing teeth. Our team offers a variety of dental implant options, including full mouth reconstruction with a limited five-year warranty.
See us for complete oral reconstructions with immediate load solutions, as well as dental implant repairs and restorations. We also offer bone grafting, wisdom teeth extraction, sinus lifts and more.
The Elan Dental Group offers smile makeovers using CT and intraoral scanners for elite-level results. Our other cosmetic services include crowns, bridges, orthodontics, veneers and teeth whitening treatments.
