Dr. Antolak and His Family

Dr. Robert Antolak had known since he was 8 years old that he wanted to be a dentist. He loved helping people and he had a natural talent working with his hands, and was convinced this was his future dream. After graduating in 1987 from The University of Michigan School of Dentistry He has worked treating patients in private practice. He founded The Gentle Dentist in 2006 after moving from Hamtramck and then Warren where he also founded Portable Dental Services. He moved his practice to Shelby Township in 2008 and has had a thriving practice there where he continues to expand services including implants, cosmetic dentistry, full arch dentistry and digital dentistry.

“It has been my focus to treat patients with the deepest respect and help them transition their fear to one of trust.” “Because so many of our patients have had really bad experiences while receiving dental care in the past, we focus on listening to them in a safe environment providing prayers if it is requested.” The culture at the Gentle Dentist is supportive and Christ-centered. It is evident when walking into the office as Christian music is playing as well as having many smiling faces from the team. Dr. Antolak’s love for Jesus is the motivation for everything he does and bringing Christian values into the practice was critical to him from the beginning. Dr.
Antolak welcomes patients of all faiths and beliefs. It is in this environment that a patient can feel the trust that the entire team brings to help a patient have an exceptional experience at the dentist.

Dr. Antolak has been married to Polly since 2002 and they have 2 children Grace and Matthew who are now 21 and 22. Currently living in Rochester Hills, they serve in their church Faith Lutheran Church, Troy and frequently volunteer at Trinity Community Care which provides free medical and dental care to the uninsured where Dr. Antolak serves as the Director of Dental Care. As a family the Antolaks have been on multiple mission trips to Haiti and the Dominican Republic serving those in need. Robert loves to play hockey, hunt, fish and mountain bike. He loves anything outdoors in God’s creation. Dr. Antolak is a member of the Academy of General
Dentistry, American Dental Association, International Congress of Oral Implantology, Crown Council, and C12 Group. He is the 2015 Dental Citizen of the Year from the Michigan Dental Association and the C12 Hero of the year in 2023.