Christa L. Stern-Lubahn, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. has been practicing at Caring Family Dentistry (established in 1974) with her father and later brother Dr. Paul Stern since 2001. Dr. Christa grew up in Big Rapids and graduated from St. Peters Lutheran School and then Big Rapids High School. She went on to earn her Bachelors degree in Chemistry (1996) with Honors from Hope College in Holland, MI.
In 1996 she began her dental studies at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and was awarded her Doctorate in Dental Surgery (2000). Because she wanted to excel at her profession, she forged on to earn a post-doctoral certificate in Advanced Education for General Dentistry from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis (2001).
Because of her continual study, in 2009 she gained prestigious Fellow status from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) - a distinction awarded only to dentists who have completed post-graduate, comprehensive studies, and a rigorous written exam. She sustains her fellowship designation with accredited, extensive continuing education to stay current with the latest research and practices in dentistry. Fellows of the AGD have a demonstrated and recognized commitment to providing exceptional and professional patient care.
Dr. Christa is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the West Michigan Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association, the Big Rapids Dental Study Club and the Chicago Dental Society.
She also has served on short-term, volunteer medical and dental mission trips to Ecuador, Jamaica, and Honduras through Medical Ministries International and Cure International. As her family grows, she looks forward to participating in more of these volunteer mission opportunities.
Locally, she has dedicated her service to two of the Michigan Dental Associations Mission of Mercy projects, one of which was held here in Big Rapids. She has also been a provider for Donated Dental Services through the Michigan Dental Association.
In addition to caring for her patients, Dr. Christas husband and two sons keep her active with boating, skiing and spending time outdoors. Her other passions are playing clarinet in the West Central Concert Band and being a committed and lifelong member at St. Peters Lutheran Church.