Meet Our Staff and Doctors

Birch Street Dental Care

Meet Our Staff and Doctors at Birch Street Dental Care

At Birch Street Dental Care, we are your locally-owned dental practice, where expertise meets compassionate care. With over 45 years of experience, our licensed and insured dental staff and doctors are dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions for all phases of dentistry. Whether you need routine check-ups, advanced procedures, or specialized treatments, our skilled professionals are here to ensure your oral health and satisfaction.


Experience the difference of our knowledgeable team, committed to your well-being and confident smiles. Contact us to book an appointment today and meet the experts who make your dental health their top priority.

Our Team of Highly Experienced Doctors

Dr. Dan Soenen

Dr. Dan Soenen

Dr. Dan Soenen has been practicing in Kalkaska since 1980. He received his degree in general dentistry from the University of Michigan in 1978. 


Dr. Soenen is currently a member of the Michigan Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, and the Resort District Dental Society. 


Dr. Soenen has also served as a president of the R.D.D.S. in 1988. He resides on Torch Lake with his wife Marti. They have three grown sons.

Dr. Hanna Cho

Dr. Hanna Cho

Dr. Hanna Cho was born in Seoul, South Korea, and grew up in Milwaukee, WI. She received her bachelor’s degree in behavioral neuroscience at Lehigh University in 2014. In 2019, she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Marquette University School of Dentistry and has since been a part of the Birch Street Dental team.

In addition to providing a broad scope of treatment modalities, Dr. Cho is also certified in IV (intravenous) moderate sedation, Botox, fillers, and PRP (platelet-rich plasma) with microneedling.

She enjoys spending time with her husband Dr. Jacob Soenen and their dog, Tochi, traveling the world, and trying new cuisines! 

Dr. Jacob Soenen
Dr. Leigha Brown

Our Team Leaders

Our Front Desk

Our Dental Assistants

Registered Dental Hygienists