Dr. Kristen Balutowicz
Delivering Exceptional Dental Care with an Experience to Match
You’re the center of attention in our boutique practice.
Dr. Balutowicz always knew she wanted to operate her own practice and spent several years looking for the right one. She wanted to purchase a practice from a dentist with whom she shared a similar philosophy and passion for providing high-quality dental care and exceptional patient experiences.
Dr. Balutowicz officially took over Tarnopol Dental Care in August 2023 and strives to maintain the comfortable and professional environment that Dr. Tarnopol created.
Every day, she aims to create a unique dental experience for her patients by taking a you-centered, boutique approach.
‘‘Providing you an extraordinary experience is important to us. We want you and your family to be happy with your smile and actually enjoy coming in to see us."
What You Can Expect with Dr. Balutowicz
Commitment to Clinical Excellence
You’ll be taken care of with state-of-the-art technology to give you the most advanced, comprehensive dental care possible.
Patent-Centered, Gentle Care
You’ll be treated like family, and you can expect nothing less than a comprehensive, personalized approach focused on keeping you comfortable and stress-free.
A Boutique Approach
You can expect the same customized, attentive approach visiting a boutique offers. You’re the center of attention, and everything’s about your personal experience.
Continuing Education & Training
Dr. Balutowicz loves esthetic bonding, whether it be one tooth or many teeth – she enjoys the challenge of making the bonding look as natural as possible. To enhance her skills, she has completed hands-on training in Chicago at the Cosmedent Center for Esthetic Excellence…Click to learn more in a new window…. Dr. Balutowicz is also a Bioclear provider. Bioclear is a bonding system that offers long lasting, strong, and aesthetically superior results.
Along with her colleagues, Dr. Balutowicz has completed the Galler Reingage Course, an advanced Clear Aligner Continuing Education course which utilizes the latest technologies, methodologies, and treatment enhancement products. Dr. Balutowicz is currently an Invisalign Gold Provider and a member of the American Academy of Clear Aligners…Click to learn more in a new window…. She has also completed Botox and filler training with Aesthetic Interface…Click to learn more in a new window… which offers comprehensive education, training, and mentorship in botulinum toxin and dermal fillers in dentistry.
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Learn more about Dr. Balutowicz's experience and education in dentistry.
Completed undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan where she spent a semester abroad in Seville, Spain
Received her Doctorate in Dental Surgery at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2010
Spent her early dental career as an associate in private practice and as a faculty dentist in the University of Michigan School of Dentistry emergency clinic
Enjoyed many weekends providing dental examinations to service members to ensure they were fit for deployment with Complete Mobile Dentistry
Committed to lifelong learning and development
Actively participates in study groups in order to stay current on the ever-changing practice of dentistry
Believes strongly in prevention and building lifelong relationships and patients’ trust
Her goal is to treat patients as an extension of her family
Loves the problem-solving aspect of dentistry as well as alleviating patients’ pain and helping them achieve not only optimal dental health but a smile they truly love and show off with pride
Is a people person and truly enjoys getting to know her patients and their families