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.
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.
I am currently a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry and the Michigan Dental Association. 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.
Andrew
Office Manager
My name is Andrew, and I have been working in dentistry for just under four years. I am originally from South Bend, IN but moved into the small town of Decatur when I married my wife Erika in 2020. I got my start in the dental field working for a large dental company in Indiana. In this line of work, I have come to enjoy finding creative solutions to help patients get the care they need and get back to healthy, and genuinely find a way to help people. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our dog Finley, and soon to be our first child who is due in May 2022. I also enjoy spending my free time cooking, golfing, and camping with my family.
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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.
Ryan
Certified Dental Assistant
To start let me say after 16 years as a dental assistant, there is not much I haven’t seen. I have worked in general dentistry for the majority of my career with 3-year section in denture focused office. When not at work I love being with my wife and four children aging up from 8 to my oldest at 15. My wife is at western pursuing music therapy of which I am very proud. I look forward to helping the doctors return/keep your smile healthy.
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.
Crystal
Registered Dental Assistant
I have been living in Michigan most of my life, you can catch me at the beach when it’s hot and rooting for U of M when it’s cold. I’m a mother of an amazing young man, watching him grow is the highlight of my life! I love going on random adventures and creating life long memories with him. One of my favorite pastimes is singing and dancing, if you’re at the office and hear someone singing along to the radio it’s most likely me. I furthered my career by becoming a CDA, then an RDA and enjoy being in the dental field and taking care of people.
Maggie
Registered Dental Hygienist
I was raised in the small town of Watervliet, Michigan. I then moved to Kalamazoo to earn my Associates Degree from KVCC in Applied Sciences in Dental Hygiene. I enjoy Dental Hygiene because it allows me to have the opportunity to equip patients with knowledge and tools to improve their oral health and genuinely enjoy their best lives. I plan to continue my education and become a professor in a dental hygiene program. I have a huge puppy, Macee, who is a 5 year old Black lab mix. In my spare time I enjoy spending quality time with friends and family, walking my dog, and spending as much time as possible on the lake. I'm looking forward to growing with this amazing team at Spurr Family Dentistry.
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.
Kelly
Hygiene Assistant
My name is Kelley and I have been a Dental Hygienist for over 22 years. I graduated from Kalamazoo Community College. I live in Plainwell with my husband and we have three children. Two of them are in college and live at home and my oldest daughter is married. I enjoy boating, traveling, and spending time with family. I am happy to be assisting and supporting the hygiene team in helping patients achieve great oral health.
