Meet Traverse City, MI, Dentist: Kristen Guptill, D.D.S.

Dr. Guptill, affectionately known as “Dr. G,” believes in the delicate balance of clinical experience and didactic knowledge, using both to drive truly holistic patient care. She is deeply committed to listening to her patients, supporting and educating them as they work toward achieving optimal oral health. Dr. G strongly emphasizes the doctor–patient relationship and fosters an environment centered on patient involvement and collaboration.

With a passion for prevention and comprehensive care, she is especially interested in the connection between the mouth and the body, recognizing that the mouth is the gateway to overall health.

A proud Jamaican native, Dr. G graduated from the University of Mary in North Dakota. She always knew she wanted to become a dentist and went on to earn her dental degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. She then completed a General Practice Residency at Jacobi Medical Center in New York.

Dr. G dedicated five years to Public Health in Grand Forks, North Dakota, before moving to California and eventually relocating to Traverse City, where she continues to serve her community with compassion and excellence.

During her time at the University of Mary, Dr. G also pursued track and field, where she met her husband, Troy, a fellow collegiate athlete. They have been happily married for 10 years and enjoy life at full speed, chasing after their four rambunctious toddlers and their Australian Shepherd, Kota.

Dr. G’s Education

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Detroit Mercy, 2015
  • General Practice Residency from Jacobi Medical Center 2016
  • Invisalign and Orthobrain Certified

Dr. G’s Affiliations

  • American Dental Association
  • Michigan Dental Association
  • Resort District Dental Society