About Us
About Garfield Dental Group
Our dental office adheres to a comprehensive philosophy that allows us to provide all the care you may need under one roof. We always prioritize our patients and look to be a beacon of health in the Traverse City area. As a modern dental provider, we are able to offer the very best care. We utilize the latest technology and techniques to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality of care possible. In addition, we work hard to make sure that our office is a comfortable and welcoming environment for all of our patients. We believe that everyone deserves to have access to high-quality dental care, and we are committed to providing just that. If you are looking for a dental office that will put your needs first, look no further than ours. You can be confident that you will receive the very best care possible.
Everyone deserves to have a smile they feel confident about. Whether your teeth are in need of a cleaning, or you’re considering more extensive restorative dentistry, our team is here to help. We take an individualized approach to each of our patients, ensuring that you receive the care that’s right for you. Our goal is to help you achieve and maintain optimum oral health for a lifetime. We believe that good dental care starts with education and prevention, and we’ll work with you to develop a customized plan for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful.
Meet Dr. Kristin Guptill, DDS
Dr. Guptill, aka “Dr. G”, believes in the delicate balance of both clinical experience and didactic knowledge and uses those tools to drive holistic patient care. She is also dedicated to listening to her patients as she supports and educates them on achieving their optimal oral health. She strongly emphasizes the doctor-patient relationship and fosters an environment for patient-centered care and involvement.
Dr. G’s Education:
- Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of Detroit Mercy 2015
- General Practice Residency from Jacobi Medical Center 2016
- Invisalign Certified
Dr. G’s Affiliations:
- American Dental Association
- Michigan Dental Association
- Resort District Dental Society
Dr. G is a proud Jamaican native who graduated from the University of Mary in North Dakota. She always knew she wanted to be a dentist and furthered her learning at the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, School of Dental Medicine and then went onto a General Practice Residency at the Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. She worked in Public Health for 5 years in Grand Forks, ND before moving first to California, then relocating to Traverse City.
During her days at the University of Mary, Dr. G pursued a career in track and field where she met her husband Troy, a fellow collegiate athlete. They have now been married for 8 years, taking turns chasing after their three enjoyably rambunctious toddlers and newborn baby #4!

Meet Our Providers

Julie, R.D.H.
