Our Staff

Dr. John Foster is the owner and Primary Provider at Clarkston Family Dental. He is a native to the area, growing up on Detroit’s east side and graduating from Notre Dame High School. He completed both his undergraduate work and Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Dentistry in 1997. Soon after his graduation, he became an active associate at this practice. After practicing as an associate for five years with the office, Dr. Foster purchased the practice in 2002 and became its owner and primary provider.

Dr. David Kamen received his DDS degree from the University of Detroit School of Dentistry in 1983. He is a life long Detroit area resident and has practiced in the Clarkston- Waterford area since 2003. Dr. Kamen joined Clarkston Family Dental in 2010. When he is not performing his amazing dentistry, 'DK' enjoys family vacations, playing ice hockey, stand up comedy, and personal development.

Dr. Markus Wolfram split his formative years growing up in Michigan and Bavaria, Germany. His interest in dentistry led him to completing his graduate work and earning his dental degree from University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, where he gained extensive knowledge and skills to provide his patients with quality dental care. As a dedicated and compassionate dental professional, Dr. Markus takes pride in helping patients who suffer from dental anxiety and strives to create a comfortable and relaxing environment. Dr. Markus understands that each patient is unique and works closely with each individual to ensure that their specific needs are met. Dr. Markus' commitment to excellence in dentistry is evident in his attendance at a wide variety of continuing education courses. He attends courses on topics ranging from saving existing teeth to replacing missing teeth. Dr. Markus believes that continuing education is essential to staying current with the latest advancements in dentistry and providing the best possible care to his patients. When he is not practicing dentistry, Dr. Markus loves to travel the world and cook new recipes with his wife and daughter. His passion for exploring new cultures and cuisines reflects his adventurous and curious nature. With his passion for both dentistry and life, Dr. Markus Wolfram is a well-rounded professional who is committed to delivering quality care to his patients.

Returning to his Michigan roots with a deep commitment to comprehensive, patient-centered care, Dr. Minan Mansour brings both skill and heart to his role at Clarkston Family Dental. Whether he's performing intricate dental procedures or restoring vintage European cars in his spare time, Dr. Mansour's passion for precision and connection is evident in everything he does. Since joining Clarkston Family Dental in January 2025, Dr. Mansour has quickly become a trusted provider for patients seeking everything from routine care to complex restorative treatment. His clinical expertise includes dental implant placement, root canal therapy, cosmetic smile makeovers, and full mouth rehabilitation cases. He is passionate about restoring oral health while preserving as much of the natural dentition as possible.

Dr. Mark Isler received his DDS degree from the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Dentistry in 2005. Upon its completion, he continued his education and received his Master of Science degree in Periodontics from the University of Detroit Graduate Periodontal Program in 2009. As our offices’ board certified Periodontal Specialist, Dr. Isler has received extensive training in the placement of dental implants, sinus procedures, regenerative measures, periodontal plastic surgical techniques and numerous other periodontal treatment modalities. Dr. Isler was also listed as a ‘Top Doc of 2011’ in Detroit’s Hour magazine.

Dr. Yuksel Erpardo received his DDS degree in Turkey from Istanbul University in 1999 and has a PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He earned his second DDS degree from the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Dentistry as well as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Fellowship certificate in implants from the University of Florida. He has been a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Detroit in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, as well as the head of the Implant section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department. Dr. Erpardo is also a current member of the International Team of Implantology. He has been extensively involved in the dental field; including attending and presenting at multiple international conferences, publications, and research-all of which have expanded the knowledge and scientific scope of dental and oral surgery academia. With his extensive list of professional and academic experiences, we are grateful to have Dr. Erpardo performing oral surgery for our office.