Dr. Kuper-Smith was born and raised in Coral Gables, Florida, the oldest of three brothers. He studied Biomechanics at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor where he played midfield on the lacrosse team.His dental education took him to Tufts University in Boston where he graduated at the top his class. Following his doctorate, he went on to specialization training at New York Universitys General Practice Residency and his Orthodontic Residency at Jacksonville University, Shands Hospital serving as Chief Resident.
He is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists and both the state and regional dental boards. He is a founding member of the Arrowhead Dental Study Club where he lectures and presents on multispecialty and surgical orthodontic cases.
In his spare time Dr. Kuper-Smith can be found outdoors surfing, trail running and open water swimming . He also races in triathlons as a member of The Olympic Cub and is a 5x Ironman World Championship qualifier. He volunteers his time coaching youth lacrosse leagues in the Bay Area.