Dr. Christopher Paulson has always had a strong passion for dentistry. Prior to dental school he was a dental lab technician for 10 years. As a dental technician he fabricated crowns, bridges and implant restorations. This knowledge and experience provided a strong foundation for his professional career as a dentist.

Dr. Paulson graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School and is the fourth generation of dentist in his family at Arbor Dental Associates, who has been serving the metropolitan Detroit community since 1926. He regularly attends continuing education courses. He has participated in seminars at the Dawson Academy for Advanced dental studies (Florida) focusing on temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) and occlusion (bite) therapy.

Dr. Paulson is a member of the American Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association, and the Oakland County Dental Society. He is also the leader and founder of the Motor City Dawson study club, which focuses on advanced patient care and a total wellness model of dental medicine based on the principals taught at the prestigious Dawson Academy. Dr. Paulson feels prevention is the key to long-term oral health with emphasis on patient education. His vision is to provide the highest quality of dentistry and also works very close with local specialists to achieve maximum results.

While away from the office Dr. Paulson enjoys spending time with his wife, Tiffeny, their children Emalyn and Andrew and the family dog, Stella. He is also an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hiking, fly fishing, kayaking and shooting sports.

As a graduate of the Dawson Academy, Dr. Paulson is one of only 10% of dentists in the country practicing the concepts of complete dentistry. Our Dawson Academy-trained team takes a total-health approach, and our formula for exceptional dentistry has been working for generations.

The Dawson Academy is a prestigious postgraduate educational and clinical research facility that has lead the way in advancing dentistry for more than 30 years. Our training with them means we are dedicated to caring for our patients at the highest, most advanced and professional level

Unlike most dentists, Dr. Paulson practices the Concept of Complete Dentistry, which emphasizes a comprehensive, individualized approach to a patients dental care, beginning with prevention and early intervention. Contrary to what you might think, this doesnt mean drill and fill every tooth.

Rather, the Complete Dentistry that Dr. Paulson practices requires an understanding of every structural part of your chewing system, including your jaw joints, facial and temporal muscles, and teeth. In the long run, this could save you from years of pain, suffering and extensive costs for multiple and repeated dental work.

Analyzing the 10 structural and functional factors in the chewing system is the basis for every new patient examination so that Dr. Paulson can properly diagnosis and treat not only obvious problems, but also those that havent even shown signs yet!

As a graduate of The Dawson Academy, Dr. Paulson is one of only 10% of dentists in the country who practices the Concept of Complete Dentistry. He can identify the signs of problems before any symptoms or damage occurs, which means you can receive treatments in a more conservative and less costly manner.

Just like most professions, theres a range of skill levels among dentists based on type of advanced education, training, and philosophy of patient care. The Dawson Academy is an advanced dental education facility where dentists teach dentists to be better dentists.

Founded by Dr. Peter Dawson, The Dawson Academy teaches the Concept of Complete Dentistry. Although more time consuming for dental practices, Complete Dentistry results in more consistent, predictable and healthy outcomes for your oral health.

Dr. Dawson is one of the most respected and honored dentists in the history of dentistry. With a passion for teaching dentists to do it right, he developed the Concept of Complete Dentistry to provide patients with healthy, beautiful smiles that would function properly and serve them comfortably for the rest of their lives. With two best-selling books on the Concept of Complete Dentistry, Dr. Dawson has influenced tens of thousands of dentists to pursue a better outcome for their patients.

Dr. Yousif received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2021 from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry located in Ann Arbor, MI. Prior to attending dental school, Dr. Yousif attended Andover High School, received her B.S. from the University of Michigan and her M.S. from Wayne State University.

Dr. Yousif loves to learn and is committed to providing the highest quality of care for her patients. She is very excited to meet her new patients and work alongside Dr. Christopher Paulson and the team at Arbor Dental Associates.

Dr. Yousif has been a lifelong resident of West Bloomfield, MI. She enjoys being outdoors, playing tennis, and spending time with her family and friends. Dr. Yousif recently got engaged and plans to get married next year!

Marian is the office manager at Arbor Dental Associates. She has been in the dental field since 1982. Marian is very caring, thorough, and detailed oriented which helps the office run smoothly each and every day. She enjoys helping her staff and patients however she can.

In her spare time she enjoys gardening, reading and spending time with her two daughters, Erika and Julie, husband, Joe, four grandchildren, and Siberian Husky, Ellie. Debbie is always willing to help in any way possible with true compassion.

Kelly has been practicing dental hygiene since 2004. Kelly earned a Bachelor of Science and certificate in Dental Hygiene from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. Kelly is licensed to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide to maximize patient comfort during treatment.

Kelly has been married to her husband Jeff for 11 years, and the couple have three sons, Alex, Erik and Dylan. In her spare time she enjoys volunteering at her childrens schools and reading. Kellys favorite part of practicing dental hygiene is the connections she makes with her patients.

Kim is our New Patient Coordinator at Arbor Dental Associates. She has enjoyed the dental field for the last 7 years. Kim is responsible for making our new patients feel comfortable and welcome when being scheduled and coming into our office. She loves interacting and getting to know our patients and their families.

When not at the office Kim enjoys spending time with her husband Jeff and 4 children Courtney, Renee, Nicholas, and Caleb. She also loves to travel to North Carolina to visit her parents and friends whenever she gets the chance. Kim looks forward to many great years to come here at Arbor Dental.

Michele has been in the dental field since 1984. Michele earned an Associates degree of Science and certificate in Dental Hygiene from the University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Dentistry in 1996. Michele is licensed to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide to maximize patient comfort during treatment.

Michele states that she is so happy to have found a home here at Arbor Dental. Her favorite thing about being a dental hygienist is meeting new people and establishing a lasting relationship with her patients.