Michael Drake is a Little Rock native and is grateful to be practicing dentistry at home here in Arkansas. He graduated from Catholic High School before attending Christian Brothers University, where he played basketball. Prior to dental school, Dr. Drake spent three years teaching at Catholic High School, an experience that helped shape the way he connects with patients and communicates care clearly and comfortably.
Dr. Drake earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry and provides comprehensive dentistry and quality care for the whole family. He is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Arkansas State Dental Association (ASDA) and has completed more than 100 hours of advanced training in occlusion and implant dentistry beyond his required continuing education.
Dr. Drake is a certified Invisalign provider, has extensive experience with dental implants, and has completed the Full Arch Rehabilitation training and also serves as an instructor at the esteemed Arrowhead Dental Lab in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is passionate about continuing education and takes pride in bringing the latest technology, techniques, and trends in dentistry to the community. His philosophy is centered around helping patients keep their teeth for life while creating healthy, confident smiles they are proud of.
In addition to private practice, Dr. Drake volunteers at Shepard's Hope Dental Clinic, providing dental care to underserved residents in the Little Rock community.
Outside the office, Dr. Drake enjoys spending time with his wife, Sarah Tappan Drake, their growing family, and friends. He also enjoys taking advantage of everything Arkansas’s outdoors has to offer. He is proud to be part of a patient-centered practice committed to excellence in dentistry and creating an experience that is both comfortable and results-driven for every patient.