Our staff is professional, courteous, and always helpful. We will do all that we can do to make your visit as comfortable as possible. We are dedicated to exceeding your expectations.

Carrie Lintner D.D.S.
Dr. Lintner was born and raised in Manistee, MI. She attended the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and graduated in 2000 and moved to Kalamazoo after graduation. She is currently a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental organization for Conscious Sedation, American Association of Women Dentists, as well as the Kalamazoo Valley Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, and American Dental Association. Dr. Lintner's training includes advanced certification in administering oral conscious sedation, esthetic dentistry and Invisalign (clear braces). She has also taken courses to state of art techniques, such as Lumineers and other techniques in endodontics and restorative dentistry. She is a graduate of the Dawson Center for Advanced Education in Dentistry, which focuses on cosmetic dentistry and full mouth restoration.

Dr. Lintner lives nearby with her husband and daughter and she keeps busy with her family.



Dr. Bill Lustig
Dr. Bill Lustig was born in Detroit, MI and graduated from Detroit Catholic Central High School before heading to Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan. He graduated from U-M School of Dentistry in 1971. He honed his skills working with kids in a medical-dental clinic in the inner city of Detroit for three years, before starting a general practice in Barre, Vermont.

He moved to Kalamazoo in 1977 and started his practice. After more than 35 years of experience in nearly every phase of dentistry, he focuses mostly on cosmetic, restorative dentistry, and pedodontics.

In 2002 he sold his practice to Dr. Carrie Lintner and now is thrilled to still be connected to the patients and staff as a associate dentist. Since "semi-retiring", he has traveled with Rotary International to help improve the dental health of poor mountain villagers in Latin America, and he is also the dental director of the Free Clinic of

Kalamazoo. When he is not in the office, he can be found playing tennis, golf, cycling or hiking around northern Michigan.


Melissa - Dental Hygienist
Melissa joined the staff in 2004. Melissa was born and raised in Kalamazoo and has always wanted to work in the dental field. Melissa graduated from KVCC's dental hygiene program with honors 2001.

Her personal time is spent with her active family, which includes her husband and and four active children.


Julie - Treatment Coordinator
Julie has been in the dental profession for over 10 years and had enjoyed every day of it. She has three great kids who she is very proud of and spends a lot of time with. She considers herself a free spirit (not in a weird way). She does a lot of different things in her spare time and believes it is important to stay healthy both mentally and physically.


Amy - Treatment Coordinator
Amy has been in the dental profession since 1998,when she starting working for Dr. Lustig and has coninued with Dr. Lintner. Amy has been married for fifteen years and has three beautiful children. In her spare time she keeps active with outdoor sports, camping, time at the beach, gardening and spending time with family and friends.


Shari - Treatment Coordinator
Shari has been a treatment coordinator with the office since 2004. She has been married for over 24 years and has two daughters. In her spare time she enjoys golfing, traveling, and volunteering with the schools.


Dee Dee - Office Manager/Financial Coordinator
Darlene (Dee-Dee) began working for Dr. Bill Lustig in 1986. She continued working for him until he sold the practice to Dr. Carrie Lintner in 2002. She continues to work as office manager and front desk staff. Her personal time is spent with her husband of 37 years, her three daughters and her two wonderful grandsons.


Paula - Dental Hygienist
Paula has been a dental hygienist for 23 years and has been with Dr. Lintner and Dr. Lustig for over 13 years. Paula likes to spend time with her husband and two daughters, one is in college and one in high school. She also loves to walk her dog and ride her bike.