Dr. Matthew H. Caspersen was born in Berkeley, California. With his father in the Marine Corps, he spent time in Arizona, Virginia, and England before settling down in Minnesota. Dr. Caspersen received his undergraduate degree from the University of Saint Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and followed in his fathers footsteps by joining the Marines.
After completing his service in the military, Dr. Caspersen took a great interest in orthodontics. He decided to make a career change and attended the Medical College of Virginia, where he earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree. He received a Masters in Orthodontics from the University of Iowa.