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Established 1999
Your Trusted Family Dentist in Kalamazoo
For personalized dental care, take a look at Spurr Family Dentistry. We emphasize prevention and can help you keep small dental issues small! Whether you need a general cleaning or are suffering from tooth pain, we strive to perform our job to your satisfaction.
John Spurr, DDS
I love to help people get healthy, because a healthy mouth is vitally important to your overall health. I truly strive to provide the highest quality dentistry possible in a caring and professional manner. For the past 25 years, my patients have always come first. Customer service is the cornerstone of my practice. I promise to discuss all viable options for treatment, and my recommendations will be based on what I would do for myself or for my family.
Education & Experience
I made sure that the education I received would instill confidence in my patients. I attended Michigan State University for my undergraduate degree before continuing on to the University of Michigan for dental school. I completed my General Practice Residency with the United States Air Force. During my service in the Air Force, I was stationed at Chanute AFB in Illinois and Castle AFB in California.
Continuing Education
The field of dentistry is constantly changing, and new treatment options means better care for my patients. I participate in continuing education through courses and seminars annually. I am a past-president of the Kalamazoo Valley District Dental Society and have been a delegate to the Michigan Dental Association.
Outside the Office
I am originally from Midland, MI, and now live in Kalamazoo with my wife of 30 years, Theresa. We have a full house of dogs ranging in age from puppies to 15 years old. When I’m not in the office I enjoy weight lifting, playing golf, and exhibiting our dogs in dog shows. My wife and I judge conformation dog shows a few weekends a year. I am also a huge University of Michigan football fan and Detroit Tiger fan.
Tyler Tran, DDS
Hello, I’m Dr. Tyler Tran. I grew up in Plainwell, Michigan where I played soccer, basketball and golf. Following high school, I attended Siena Heights University where I played collegiate soccer. After one year at Siena Heights University, I transferred to Western Michigan University where I majored in Biomedical Sciences, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2015. From there, I moved to Chicago and attended dental school at Midwestern University, earning my DMD with honors in 2020.
While Chicago was an amazing experience, I moved back to Kalamazoo following dental school to be closer to my incredible wife, who is a labor and delivery nurse at Borgess hospital. We both enjoy giving back to our community and wholeheartedly look forward to starting a family of our own in Kalamazoo. Following my belief in giving back to the community, I have participated in groups such as Feed My Starving Children, volunteered in wheel chair basketball tournaments and even have given oral health presentations to elementary children.
Committed to providing the best care possible for my patients, I have completed numerous postdoctoral continuing education credits in prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, Invisalign and more. I promise to always continue to educate myself and use top of the line technology so that I can provide each and every one of you with the care you deserve.
In my free time, I enjoy wakeboarding, golfing, traveling abroad, and spending time with my family and wife.
Spurr Family Dentistry
Our experienced team, led by Dr. John J. Spurr, DDS, has the skills and resources needed to take care of all your family’s dental care needs. We want to help you and your family maintain healthy and beautiful smiles that will last a lifetime..
Barb
Team Leader
My name is Barb and I have been in the dental field for many years. I have worked not only in the front office, but have also been a Dental Assistant. In my free time I like to hang out with my dog Ted, kayaking, and hiking beach trails. I have been playing guitar for a few years, and believe it or not, I am self-taught. My other passion is painting and I usually work in acrylic. I look forward to taking care of you and your family at Spurr Family Dentistry.
Elizabeth
Registered Dental Hygienist
I graduated in 2014 from Kalamazoo Valley Community College with my degree in Dental Hygiene. I am also licensed to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide. I focus on my patients by educating them on their individual needs. Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the beach, bonfires, golfing and vacationing.
Jessica
Certified Dental Assistant
I have been a dental assistant for Spurr Family Dentistry since the spring of 2019 and started working as an assistant in 2009 with experience in oral surgery & general dentistry. I live in Kalamazoo with my boyfriend and his 2 rambunctious kids who are 4 and 5 years old and we just welcomed our baby girl into the world in April. We fill our free time by traveling and spending as much time in the great outdoors with fishing, camping, kayaking or just hanging out by the pool with the kids.
Taylor
Dental Assistant
My name is Taylor and I grew up in Niles, Michigan. I moved to the Kalamazoo area a couple of years ago. I married my husband Deontae on Juneteenth 2021! I just finished school at Ross this year. I am a mother of 4 wonderful kids! In my free time I like to go fishing, rocking hunting, and camping. I can’t wait to help improve our patients’ oral health!
Julie
Registered Dental Hygienist
Julie was born and raised in Portage, MI. She currently lives in Vicksburg with her husband, and their 2 daughters, and one black lab. Julie graduated from Kalamazoo Valley Community College Dental Hygiene Program in 2007. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, working out, and traveling.
Charli
Dental Receptionist
Charli is a dedicated dental receptionist and has been working in the dental field for 11 years. After graduating from Everest Institute in 2012, she started her career off as a dental assistant, where she developed a passion for all aspects of the dental field and patient care. Later on in her career, she transitioned into dental reception. She enjoys building relationships with patients to ensure they have the best possible care, providing a consistently positive experience at each dental appointment. She is excited to have a career that she loves and is grateful to be working with such an amazing dental team.