Meet the Team at Signature Smiles

He received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and his DDS from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. An avid learner, Dr. Solomon continues to hone his skills through postgraduate study and has completed courses in CEREC (one visit porcelain crowns and restorations), Invisalign (invisible braces), sedation dentistry (dentistry while you sleep), cosmetic dentistry, head and neck pain, TMJ disorders, endodontics (root canal therapy), and total patient care and comfort techniques.

His professional affiliations include the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, and the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity.

Family Life and Personal Interests

Dr. Solomon lives in Franklin with his wife Michelle and daughter Zoe. Some of his many interests include physical fitness, spin biking, weight lifting, and playing squash and tournament tennis. Dr. Solomon is also a foodie, and he loves taking his family to new and different restaurants around the country. Additionally, Dr. Solomon loves to travel with his family, participate in outdoor activities, and just kick back and relax with his daughter.

Over the past 30 years, Dr. Lokar has excelled as a practitioner, inventor, innovator, lecturer, and writer in the field of modern orthodontics. Additionally, Dr. Lokar currently maintains a position as an Associate Professor of Orthodontics at the University Of Detroit Mercy Dental School in the graduate orthodontic program.

While concentrating his efforts on treating patients throughout southeastern Michigan, Dr. Lokar is also teaching and completing his term on the board of the Michigan Association of Orthodontists.

Dr. Lokar has been highly sought after as a lecturer throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. He speaks frequently to other orthodontists around the globe on the latest technological advancements in patient treatment, many of which he has helped to develop.

Dr. Lokar has served as…

• President of the Detroit District Dental Society
• President of the Loyola-Jarabak Foundation
• President of the Detroit Orthodontic Clinic Club
• Michigan Dental Association Trustee
• Chairman of Detroit's Annual Dental Review
• Chairman of Michigan's Annual Dental Meeting
• Chairman of Three Great Lakes Orthodontic Association meetings
• President of the Michigan Association of Orthodontists
• Peer Review Chairman of the Michigan Association of Orthodontists Memberships
• American Association of Orthodontics
• Michigan Association of Orthodontists
• American Dental Association
• Michigan Dental Association
• Great Lakes Association of Orthodontics

Dr. George Westphalen was born and raised in Southern California but completed his undergrad in the Midwest at Michigan State University, where he played Volleyball for the Spartans. After receiving a degree in Human Physiology, he moved to San Francisco to attend the University of the Pacific Dental School and practiced there until recently when he made the move back home. When he's not in the office, you can usually find Dr. Westphalen enjoying the sunshine, playing/watching sports and spending time with his wife, Leah and chocolate lab, Brinkley.

He is very passionate about dentistry and enjoys helping people. He strives to always provide patient's with the best quality treatment. He believes in improving the health status of the people in the community while treating everyone as family.

His extensive training in implant and cosmetic dentistry allows him to artistically design and create a beautiful smile custom to each patient.

When not at the office, Dr. Karana enjoys spending time with his family, as well as working out, racquetball, basketball, hiking, and traveling.