Our Dentist, Dr. Klym
Brian P. Klym, DDS
Dr. Klym first became interested in the field of dentistry from his father, who was a root canal specialist. He remains passionate about the field of dentistry, and continues to enjoy providing his patients the highest level of dentistry possible.
Dr. Brian Klym graduated from Albion College with a Bachelor's Degree in biology in 1992. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Michigan in 1996. In 1998, Dr. Klym opened his first practice in Glen Arbor, Michigan.
In 2005 he opened his Traverse City practice and continues to focus on enhancing his expertise through ongoing education. He is certified by DOCS in oral conscious sedation dentistry.

With his work with Invisalign's teeth straightening system and the many patients he has helped achieve a more confident smile, Dr. Klym is an Invisalign® Preferred Provider.
Dr. Klym is a member of the American Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and has completed the yearlong dental implant fellowship at the prestigious Misch Institute. He is also a Clinical Consultant for the Dental Advisor Magazine.
Dr. Klym's son Patrick attends St. Elizabeth's Middle School in Traverse City and is in the seventh grade.
Northwood Dental provides general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry services to many communities in the area like Maple City, Lake Leelanau, Grawn, Elk Rapids, and Cedar (Michigan).
News Releases
- Northwood Dental Continues To Improve Dentistry Care In Traverse City Area
- Northwest Michigan Dentist Designated Invisalign Preferred Provider
- Sedation Dentistry Certification for Traverse City Dentist
- Comprehensive Dentistry Website Launched - Northwood Dental in Traverse City
- Yearlong Dental Implant Fellowship Completed by Dr. Brian Klym
Memberships/Associations
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Misch Dental Implant Institute
- OBI: Foundation of Bioesthetic Dentistry
- DOCS: Education in Oral Sedation Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Michigan Dental Association
- Dental Advisor Magazine (Consultant)
- University of Michigan School Of Dentistry
- Albion College
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