About Paul R. Stern, DDS

Paul R. Stern, DDS joined Caring Family Dentistry in 2008 to provide optimal and affordable general dentistry with his father Dr. Richard Stern and sister Dr. Christa Stern. Earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan (2004), he studied on and completed his post-doctoral degree in Advanced Education in General Dentistry from Virginia Commonwealth University (2005). He continually hones his expertise with accredited learning in clinical practice and studies in comprehensive and aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Paul, an Invisalign ""premier provider,"" has completed comprehensive orthodontics (braces) courses through both Progressive Orthodontics and Gerety Orthodontics. His coursework to attain “Fellow” status through the Academy of General Dentistry demonstrates his commitment to his patients receiving dental care that is informed by research and guided by emerging and tested technologies. Born in Big Rapids, Dr. Paul earned his Bachelor's degree from Hope College. He is also a graduate of Big Rapids High School and St. Peter’s Lutheran School in Big Rapids. He is a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and is the Chair of the Board of Education at St. Peter's Lutheran School. He is an active and engaged member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the West Michigan Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association, and the Chicago Dental Society. As a general dentist, Dr. Paul focuses on cosmetic / restorative dentistry and orthodontics for patients of all ages. He has also served on numerous short-term dental mission projects with his family in Appalachia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, and the MOM project in Big Rapids. Dr. Paul enjoys spending time with his wife, daughters, friends, and family.