Grand Rapids Family Dentistry

Family Dental Clinic in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids Family Dentistry is a dental office led by Dr. Kate Palmateer and Dr. Josh Palmateer, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The clinic presents itself as a personalized care space that brings preventive, restorative, and cosmetic treatments under one roof, with the goal of meeting the oral health needs of patients of all ages.

The team works with a patient-centered approach and uses modern technology, such as an intraoral scanner, to complement clinical care. The practice handles both routine checkups and treatments to restore or enhance the smile.

Preventive Dentistry

The clinic emphasizes prevention as the foundation for keeping teeth and gums healthy. Among the preventive services it offers are routine checkups, professional teeth cleanings, custom mouthguards, and fluoride treatments. The goal is to detect problems early and avoid more complex treatments.

Restorative Dentistry

For patients with damaged, decayed, or missing teeth, the center offers restorative treatments such as dental fillings, implants, crowns, bridges, full and digital dentures, tooth extractions, and periodontal treatment. The purpose is to restore the function and appearance of the smile.

Cosmetic Dentistry

The cosmetic area includes services such as dental veneers, professional whitening, and clear aligners. The clinic presents these treatments as a way to improve the appearance of the smile and the patient's confidence.

Emergency and Specialized Treatments

The practice also presents itself as an emergency dentist and offers treatment for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), as well as laser dentistry.

Facilities and Patient Comfort

The office has been designed so that patients feel comfortable during every visit. Among the available amenities are blankets, TVs with Hulu and Netflix, internet access, and private treatment rooms. The clinic notes that this environment reflects the quality of care it provides daily.

Professional Team

The team is led by Dr. Kate Palmateer and Dr. Josh Palmateer, along with Dr. Abigail Gill. Dr. Kate Palmateer graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in 2012 and received the Academy of Osseointegration award for excellence in implants, as well as recognition from the Department of Periodontics. Dr. Josh Palmateer graduated from Grand Valley State University, where he earned a dual teaching degree, and worked as a high school science teacher for two years before studying dentistry; he earned his dental medicine degree in 2016 from the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Abigail Gill, raised in Michigan, studied at Eastern Michigan University with a softball athletic scholarship and continued her training at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois, where upon graduation she received the Dental Lifeline Network Outstanding Student Award. The clinic highlights its dedication to patient education and to reducing anxiety associated with dental visits.

First Visit and Payment Options

The clinic recognizes that some patients may experience dental anxiety and explains that it provides all the information and details in advance so that the visit is as calm as possible. To make planning easier, the patient information page includes details about the practice's in-house membership plan and financing options.

Location and Contact

4701 Plainfield Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 · Phone: 616-364-8716 · Email: info@grandrapidsdentist.com · Hours: Mon-Thu: 7:00AM to 3:00PM