05/27/2026
To all of our valued patients,
I want to begin by saying that it is truly a privilege for me to play a role in your oral health and provide your dental care. Many of you I have known since I took over this practice from Dr. David Wach 18 years ago (time sure does fly!); some of you I have known even longer from my previous days working at Forest City Dental; still others are newer patients to our dental practice. All of you are valued for trusting us with your care.
The time has come for me to start slowing down a bit. To that end, I am excited and so very pleased to announce that Dr. Melvin Mao is the new owner of Highland Woods Dentistry. Dr. Mao comes from a family of dentists, and is a highly skilled clinician. Dr. Mao has been practicing in London since graduating from Western University in 2021. Like myself, he will be the owner-operator of Highland Woods Dentistry; this was important to me with the increasing corporate involvement in healthcare. Our practice philosophies are simple and the same: treat your patients the way you would want to be treated yourself.
I understand that change can be difficult, as it naturally comes with a level of uncertainty and questions. I have the utmost confidence that you will continue to receive the same caliber of care, compassion, and understanding (and maybe even a few bad jokes) that you have come to expect from Highland Woods Dentistry. You will still see all the same staff members at the office, and you will still see me at the office full-time until the end of August while Dr. Mao fulfills his obligations at his current positions. Beginning in September, you will begin to see more of Dr. Mao and less of me as I transition to working part-time at the practice.
Thank you for your continued confidence in and support of Highland Woods Dentistry.
Keep smiling,
Dr. Keith Luzzi
