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Dr. Richard A. Oppenlander, D.D.S.
Dr. Oppenlander is inspired by the desire to help you achieve optimal health and provide you with the absolute best that dentistry has to offer. He is a Doctor of Dental Surgery and graduate of the University of Michigan, which is ranked as the #1 dental school in the United States. Over the years, Dr. Oppenlander has treated thousands of individuals, staying on the cutting edge of technology, and acquiring over 4,000 hours of advanced training. He brings his depth of experience and innate concern for your overall health and comfort to each and every treatment. Dr. Oppenlander presents a refreshingly unique and artistic approach to dentistry by combining beauty and strength in his restorations and the smiles he creates. He is a member of:
- AACD ( American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry )
- AAFE ( American Academy of Facial Esthetics )
- AGD ( American General Dentistry )
- ADA ( American Dental Association )
- MDA ( Michigan Dental Association )
- AAID ( American Academy of Implant Dentistry )
- KVDDS ( Kalamazoo Valley District Dental Society )
We invite you to discover the difference we can make in your smile and in your life.
Our Dental Team
Each individual member of our team plays an integral role in providing you with exceptional care that will exceed your expectations. Our experienced, friendly dental professionals maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to enhance their ability to best serve your specific dental health needs, with the newest advances in dentistry. We are devoted to restoring, enhancing, and maintaining the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in healthy, beautiful, long-lasting smiles!
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JenicaDirector of Operations
After over 20 years working for fortune 100 companies, Jenica did some soul searching and realized she desired more purpose driven work. Helping people and connecting with her community is something Jenica is extremely passionate about, so when an opportunity arose that perfectly married those two desires she found herself overflowing with excitement and gratitude to start this new journey!
Jenica has two children, both are in college. Her son Carter attends Florida Institute of Technology where he studies Aerospace engineering and plays on the Lacrosse team. Her daughter Camryn attends University of North Florida where she studies Psychology and is a sprinter on the track team. Jenica has always said, “being a mother is my greatest life accomplishment!”
Jenica happily attends her 6am workout classes at CrossFit AZO 5-6 mornings a week. The sense of community she feels at AZO is something rare and is of great value to Jenica. She absolutely loves to travel to destinations where she can spend her days hiking in the mountains. She believes life is truly a gift so go out there and LIVE it!
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PattiRegistered Dental Hygienist
Patti has been a hygienist for 36 years and been at Dr. Oppenlander's office for 35 years. She enjoys the relationships she has built with all of her patients over the years. Patti and her husband have raised two amazing sons and have a feisty dog named Stetson. She loves to spend quality time with her family, especially while camping, hiking, kayaking or just relaxing on a beach somewhere. Her happy place is the UP.
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ShannonRegistered Dental Hygienist
Shannon joined Dr. Oppenlander's office in March of 2021. She has been a dental hygienist since 2006. Prior to that a dental assistant since 1995. She married the love of her life in 2003. She has 3 grown step-sons, a granddaughter, a very special nephew, and 2 golden retrievers. In her spare time, she enjoys running, marathons, and lifting weights, and is currently training for her first full Ironman. Her favorite thing to do is spend time with family.
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SophieRegistered Dental Hygienist
Sophie is a registered dental hygienist and a proud graduate of KVCC. When she isn't dedicated to helping patients achieve their best miles, she enjoys spending quality time with her loved ones-her fiancé, her dog Dorothy, and cat Alfonso. In her leisure time, Sophie enjoys reading and long walks in the great outdoors
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BrookeDental Assistant
Brooke joined Dr. Oppenlander's office in 2014. She has two beautiful children and an amazing husband. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends.
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LaurenAccountant
Lauren received her Business degree from the University of Michigan. She has worked for practice for over 20 years. In her free time, she enjoys running marathons, with a goal of running a marathon in all 50 states. She also enjoys snowboarding, traveling, and hanging out with her family.
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EmilyPatient Coordinator
Emily joined Michigan Advanced Dentistry in 2024 after relocating to the Battle Creek area from Centerville. She takes great pleasure in interacting with patients and ensuring their comfort during their visits. Emily married in 2023 and is a proud aunt to four nephews. She also cherishes her two German Shepherds. Outside of work, Emily enjoys reading, spending time at the lake, and being with her family and friends.
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KristenOffice Manager
Kristen joined our practice in June of 2024 bringing 17 years of medical administrative and 5 years in dentistry experience. Kristen oversees many front office procedures necessary to provide outstanding services to patients. She also helps with insurance billing, assisting and ordering supplies. Outside of the office, Kristen enjoys spending time with her husband Lee and two her kids play sports along with going to church, traveling and boating.
GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS
Dr. Oppenlander has supported numerous organizations over the years, especially those that enhance our environment or cultural experience. Among the many we supported were the Gilmore Festival, and the Western Michigan University School of Music, with a focus on Gold Company. Dr. Oppenlander was also privileged to support and assist in the development of an ongoing project to supply HIV/AIDS affected and orphaned children in Kenya with toothbrushes and toothpaste, as well as providing overall education and an avenue to improve their lives. In addition, Dr. Oppenlander is proud to be an MRC Industries Community Employer. The MRC Industries Community Employment Program works with individuals living with developmental disabilities to fill employment needs of Kalamazoo area businesses. MRC Industries provides quality routine cleaning for Dr. Oppenlander's office. To learn more about MRC Industries Community Employment, click the MRC logo to the right.