Dr. Cristian is a Pediatric Dentist that really enjoys serving his patients with the best possible dental care.
He graduated from a highly competitive Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program at Harvard University. He also completed Post-graduate Programs at Boston Children’s Hospital, Yale University, and the University of Connecticut. While acting as chief-resident, Boston Children’s Hospital was ranked the #1 Pediatric Hospital in the United States. Dr. Cristian feels very fortunate to have served patients with the rarest medical and dental conditions from all corners of the World.
An interesting fact about Dr. Cristian is that before becoming a dentist, he enjoyed a career in classical music playing the violin. From a very young age Dr. Cristian has performed as soloist and chamber musician in many countries and famous concert halls around the World. He was awarded numerous music competitions and prizes and featured on many newspapers, magazine articles and TV shows. He proudly follows a family tradition of dentists and musicians.
A Pediatric Dentist is a Dentist that has to go through additional years of training beyond Dental School in order to better serve the pediatric population. The end result for our patients is a more effective preventive approach to dentistry, access to more adequate treatment choices for kids compared to general dentistry, and the ability to provide a comfortable treatment experience.
At our practice, we believe every child deserves a healthy smile and a positive dental journey. We are committed to making our care accessible to all children and welcome every family with open arms.
Dr. Cristian is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese as well!
Dr. Jody Wrathall, affectionately known as “Dr. Jody,” earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2010 and her Master of Science in Pediatric Dentistry in 2012, both from the University of Michigan — Go Blue! She became board certified by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry in 2013, achieving the designation of Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
A Diplomate is a pediatric dentist who has completed rigorous voluntary examinations and demonstrated advanced knowledge and clinical expertise…
This distinction reflects Dr. Jody’s commitment to excellence and her dedication to lifelong learning in the service of her patients.
Dr. Jody is a proud graduate of Portage Central High School (Class of 2003) and Western Michigan University (Class of 2006). Her husband, Doug, teaches Spanish at Mattawan Middle School, and together they have three wonderful children — Dougie, Clark, and Penny.
Outside the office, Dr. Jody loves spending time with her family, relaxing, and exploring the many wonders of the universe — both big and small.
She’s also a big fan of Bluey for its celebration of imaginative play and the humorous truths of parenting, and she recommends Mystery Doug and Colossal Questions on YouTube Kids for fun, educational family watching.
No two patients are the same, so neither is their treatment. From preventive care to full mouth rehabilitation under general anesthesia, we deliver skilled and comprehensive dental care for your child through efficient visits and a relaxing environment. And if your child is in dental pain, same-day emergency visits are available to quickly resolve the problem.
Additionally, we respect and understand that many patients experience dental anxiety, which is especially natural in children. That is why we also offer nitrous oxide and different levels of sedation services to leverage a positive and constructive dental experience with our team. For these reasons, we know that you have come to the right place for your child’s dental care.
Every child deserves to feel safe and supported. We create a warm, welcoming environment to ease anxiety and build trust.
With world-class training and expertise, we provide the highest standard of dental care tailored specifically to children.
We’re proud to accept Healthy Kids programs and most insurance plans to make care easy, accessible, and worry-free.
Parents are welcome to be with their child during treatment. We value your presence and collaboration in your child’s dental journey.
We empower families with knowledge to build strong oral hygiene habits that last a lifetime.
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