What Others Are Saying

  • "Dr. Padbury is a great mentor and practitioner. His staff is very caring and absolutely wonderful to be around. "

    – Dr. Pramiti Saxena, Google review

  • "Dr. Padbury and the entire staff are great at what they do and have always been so kind in answering any questions I've had. Wouldn't go anywhere else!"

    – Wendy Zaggy, Google review

  • "Excellent service and teamwork!"

    – Gustavo Fernandes, Google review

Meet the Doctors

  • Dr. Allan Padbury received his dental degree and Master’s degree in Periodontics from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, the highest recognition awarded the specialty. After completion of his postgraduate degree, Dr. Padbury has been in private practice in the fields of periodontics and implant dentistry in Jackson, Michigan, for more than 20 years.

    Dr. Padbury has won numerous awards for his student outreach at the University of Michigan centered on the relationship between periodontal disease and systemic bone metabolism and has published articles in the Journal of Periodontology, Journal of Clinical Periodontology and Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism. He gives lectures on clinical periodontics and implant dentistry at the University of Michigan and at various local and national professional societies. Dr. Padbury and his wife, Cathy, are Jackson natives who have been married for more than 25 years. They have two children, Will and Nathan.

    Roles and accomplishments
    • Adjunct Associate Clinical professor at the U-M School of Dentistry in the Department of Periodontics & Oral Medicine.

    • Member of the Alumni Board of Governors at the U-M School of Dentistry.

    • Past President of the Michigan Periodontal Association.

    • Serves on the Michigan Dental Association’s Council of Michigan Dental Specialties.

    • Member of the American Academy of Periodontology.

    • Member of the Midwest Society of Periodontology.

    • Member of the American Dental Association.

    • Member of the Michigan Dental Association.

    • Past President of the Jackson District Dental Society.

    • Delegate from the Jackson District to the MDA.

    • Past President of the Bunting Periodontal Study Club, the oldest and largest periodontal study club in the country .

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  • Dr. Chen is a periodontist who graduated from University of Michigan with the prestigious Sigurd P. Ramfjord Award for Excellence in Graduate Periodontics. She obtained her dental degree from West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University (China), and holds a specialist degree and a PhD degree in Implantology and Prosthodontics from the same institution.

    Dr. Chen currently serves as a full-time clinical faculty member at the University of Michigan, where she actively engages in both didactic and clinical instruction for predoctoral and graduate periodontal residents. Her research focuses on dental implants, soft tissue and digital dentistry. She has published more than 40 peer-reviewed articles and also serves as a reviewer for several international journals.

    Dr. Chen is extremely compassionate and empathetic. Her philosophy of patient care is evidence-based, personalized and delivered with a gentle manner. She lives in Ann Arbor with her husband and their cat. During her spare time, she enjoys traveling, painting and photography.

    Honors
    2023
    • Educator scholarship, the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation

    • Sigurd P. Ramfjord Award for Excellence in Periodontics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry

    2022
    • Outstanding Graduate Clinical Case Award, Michigan Periodontal Association

    • Benson Duff Fellowship, University of Michigan School of Dentistry

    • Teaching Fellowship, University of Michigan School of Dentistry

    Training and credentials
    • Specialty Training (3 years) in Periodontics and Implant Surgery, University of Michigan School of Dentistry

    • Specialty Training (3 years) in Periodontics and Implantology, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University

    Clinical Expertise and Experiences
    • Periodontal treatment and implant surgery, including periodontal regenerative therapy, gum recession treatment, dental implants/bone grafting, sinus lift

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Meet the Team

  • APRIL

    ACCOUNTS MANAGER
    Insurance can be harder to navigate than periodontics. April has been a member of the Padbury Periodontics team since 2005 and knows everything about insurance. She will work with you to help you navigate insurance hurdles and help tailor payment options to fit your specific needs.

  • ASHLEY

    DENTAL HYGIENIST
    Ashley, who has been with Padbury Periodontics since 2009, is extremely skilled, thorough and efficient. She always has a smile on her face and is friendly with everyone. If you have a question, Ashley will take the time to listen and understand your needs and then provide you with the answer.

  • KEMBRA

    SURGICAL ASSISTANT
    Kembra is a skilled and experienced member of the Padbury Periodontics team who has spent her entire working career as a dental assistant. She has a way of greeting and making patients comfortable before they even get into the chair. She will answer any questions you have with knowledge and care.

  • KELLIE

    RECEPTIONIST
    To know Kellie is to be Kellie’s friend. Her smiling face will be the first one you see when you walk in the door and the last one you see when you leave. Cross paths with her once and she will know your name forever. She will brighten your day whether you cross paths with her in person or by phone.

  • DEBBIE

    DENTAL HYGIENIST
    Debbie has been a reliable, efficient and knowledgable member of the Padbury Perio team since she joined the practice in 1995. She is extremely skilled and is a lifelong learner who enjoys keeping up with latest practices. Her friendly and gentle demeanor makes every patient calm and comfortable.

  • CATHY

    BUSINESS MANAGER
    Cathy is a bright and organized member of the Padbury Periodontics team who makes the office go. She is responsible for payroll; accounts payable; management of marketing and communications efforts; ensuring regulatory compliance; and staff training.