About Summit Pointe Dental
Dr. Mark McFerran has cared for Jackson since 1988. Today he and Dr. Muhammad Atif see patients with a hometown team.
- Since
- 1988
- Dentists
- Dr. Mark McFerran and Dr. Muhammad Atif
- Where
- 2002 Spring Arbor Road, Suite C
Our story
Dental care for the whole family, in an atmosphere of trust and family values.
Summit Pointe Dental uses advanced technology to raise the quality of what we call handcrafted smiles for everyone who trusts us with their dental care. We are invested in the greater Jackson community and always try to give service and professionalism beyond what patients expect.
At the heart of it: patient-centered care, where your needs come first; an experienced dentist who has led dental care in Jackson since 1988; procedures built around advanced technology; and a friendly team that welcomes new and returning patients alike.
The dentists
Dr. Mark McFerran
DDS, University of Detroit Mercy
Dr. Mark knew from a very young age that he wanted to be a dentist. He is a lifelong hometown boy: he began his education at Western Schools in Jackson, continued at Spring Arbor University and earned his DDS at the University of Detroit Mercy. He has cared for the greater Jackson community for over 30 years and is still very passionate about it.
At Summit Pointe Dental, Dr. Mark and his team give comprehensive dental care in an office that is comfortable, friendly and state of the art. Continuing education is a regular part of the culture, so patients get the best clinical care.
Dr. Mark is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association, the Jackson District Dental Association and the Jackson Dental Study Club. He is a past president of the Jackson District Dental Association and has volunteered for years, often mentoring and coaching students. He enjoys traveling to developing countries and has been to Nigeria, Honduras, Haiti and Mexico. He counts it a privilege to serve the underserved.
For over 30 years Dr. Mark has been married to Victoria, his partner in life and business. They raised three children, and these days "Papa Mark" is his favorite title. If you want to see pictures, just ask.
Dr. Muhammad Atif
DDS
Dr. Atif sees patients at Summit Pointe Dental alongside Dr. McFerran. Here is what two of his patients wrote on Google.
This is the best dental practice I’ve been to. The office staff are welcoming and friendly. I can’t recommend Dr. Atif enough! He is incredibly skilled at his craft. He provides excellent care and goes through great lengths to make you feel comfortable and safe. Every appointment has been a positive experience. Everyone is incredibly knowledgeable and does a great job of explaining and answering your questions. You can tell they really care about their patients and the quality of care that they receive.
Reply from Summit Pointe DentalThank you Kendra! We truly love our patients and we want to provide them with the best your feed is much appreciated look forward to seeing you again!
Best dentist office around hands down! 5+ star! The staff is super friendly making sure you are comfortable and relaxed every visit. I highly recommend Dr Atif. He is very a talented Dentist who shows alot of pride in his work as well making sure there is very minimal pain.
The team
Hygienists, assistants and coordinators, many with decades in dentistry.
Tina V
Appointment Coordinator
Tina has worked in dentistry since 1989. She is wonderful at bringing calm, taking care of people and easing fears. She has 6 children and 11 grandchildren, and loves to walk, hike, garden, go up north and visit Florida.
Motto: “Tomorrow is a new day, live it well.”
Chelsie S
Financial Coordinator
Chelsie has worked in dentistry as an assistant and front office coordinator for over 14 years. Her passion is helping people reach their smile goals. She enjoys camping, riding horses and time with her daughter.
Motto: “Say something positive and you will see something positive.”
Julie
Dental Assistant
Julie has been in the dental field for more than 25 years. She loves improving smiles and getting to know each patient. Her hobbies include gardening, MSU sports, camping and cooking.
Motto: “Pay it forward.”
Annie
Dental Assistant
Annie has been in dentistry for over 10 years. She loves getting to know her patients and helping others. Her hobbies are family, shopping, traveling and taking care of all her boys.
Motto: “The sky is the limit.”
Jess
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jess has been in the dental field for more than 17 years. She loves being a registered dental hygienist because it lets her build relationships with patients, and knowing each person's needs lets her give more compassionate care. She loves dogs, kids and traveling with her husband.
Motto: “Life is all about how you handle Plan B.”
Lexi H
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lexi has worked in the dental field since 2019 and is a graduate of Jackson College's dental hygiene program. She is excited to get to know every patient and help them have their best smile. She loves to work out, bake and watch sports.
Motto: “Dreams don't work unless you do.”
Jessica F
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jessy has been a registered dental hygienist for 3 1/2 years. She loves patient education, building relationships and helping everyone feel relaxed. She enjoys lake time, hunting, skiing and time with family and friends, and especially her fur baby, Wiley, and her son Jonah.
Motto: “Everything happens for a reason.”
Associations
Dr. McFerran is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association, the Jackson District Dental Association and the Jackson Dental Study Club, and a past president of the Jackson District Dental Association.
