Dr. Eric J. Palte wasborn and raised in Lapeer, Michigan.He received a bachelors degree in biology from Michigan Technological University prior to attending the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. After graduating dental school in2008,he practiced general dentistry for 4 years in the United States Air Force. During this time,he developedhis passion for endodontics and ultimately decided to pursue endodontic specialty training. He returned to the University of Detroit Mercy for endodontic residency andgraduated in 2014 with aMasters degree and specialty certificate in endodontics.