Sharp Family Dentistry

02/04/2026

11/11/2025

This Veteran's Day, we'd like to share with you the story of Dr. Benjamin Salomon, a dentist who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Today, and every day, we are grateful for the sacrifices of the men and women who chose to put on the uniform and serve this extraordinary nation.

Benjamin Salomon graduated from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 1937. In 1940, while working as a dentist, he was drafted as a PFC into the United States Army. Soon after, he was promoted to SGT and assigned to a machine gunnery unit. He wasn’t commissioned as a dental officer until 1943. In 1944, while assigned as a dental officer of the 105th Infantry Regiment, he was deployed to Saipan in the Mariana Islands. When the battalion medical surgeon was wounded, he volunteered to replace him.

On July 7, 1944, 5,000 Japanese forces attacked, and penetrated the Americans’ perimeter, causing an overwhelming number of casualties. CPT Salomon tended to these victims in a medical tent near the foxholes. Enemy forces eventually made their way inside, risking the lives of the injured, and the troops he had sworn to protect. CPT Salomon, armed with a single rifle, ordered the evacuation of the injured while he continued to fight. After nearly four hours of heavy battle, it is estimated that CPT Salomon singlehandedly killed more than 90 Japanese soldiers. CPT Salomon lost his life that day, and while US forces suffered an 83% casualty rate, that rate would have undoubtedly been higher without the heroic efforts of CPT Salomon.

Due to the rules of the Geneva Convention, medical officers were not authorized to take up arms against the enemy, and despite his heroic efforts, CPT Salomon was not eligible to receive military awards for his actions. In 2002, CPT Salomon posthumously received the Presidential Medal of Honor from President George W. Bush.

Sources: nationalarchives.gov; nationalww2museum.org

10/28/2025

10/27/2025

You’re turning violet, Violet! Our friends at Lakeshore Orthodontics, PLC are hosting a pumpkin decorating contest. Check out all of the amazing entries and give our SWEET pumpkin a like!

Sharp Family Dentistry

10/19/2025

Boo! Don't leave your yearly insurance benefits ghosted! Give us a call and we will make sure Halloween doesn't haunt your smile. Scare away cavities with a post-candy check up!

06/04/2025

We love all of the updates going on in downtown Fennville, however, this leaves our office in the midst of construction. The best way to get to our parking lot is to enter the Wagoner's parking lot via Park Street. Thank you for your understanding.

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04/10/2025

Due to the citywide gas outage, we are without heat and will be closed for the day. If you have an appointment today, we will be calling you this morning to reschedule. We apologize for any inconvenience, stay warm!

03/24/2025

Looking for a dentist? We are accepting new patients! Give us a call to set up an appointment.

02/19/2025

Baby Julia may not have any teeth yet, but she is ready for her first dental checkup!

At Sharp Family Dentistry, we see children of all ages. We are in-network with Healthy Kids through Delta Dental. Call us today for appointments for the whole family!

Sharp Family Dentistry is a patient focused general dentistry practice located in Fennville, MI.

12/24/2024

We hope everyone has a healthy and happy holiday! We will be back in the office Monday, December 30th. If you are a patient of record and have a dental emergency, please call us at 269-561-2904.

12/10/2024

Dr. Sharp and her husband are overjoyed to welcome their new baby girl, Julia. Big sister Lucy is pretty excited as well! Dr. Sharp is back in the office and ready to care for patients. Thank you all for your support and warm wishes during this exciting time. 🩷

12/05/2024

Due to hazardous road conditions for patients and staff, we will be closed today. If you had an appointment, someone will be in contact with you tomorrow to reschedule. As always, our emergency line is open if you have a dental emergency.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Stay safe!

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