Dr. Raphael V. Goldstein founded Goldstein Dental Group, PLLC in 1993. He is a skilled practitioner and loved by his patients of all ages. Dr. Goldstein takes pride in offering his patients outstanding oral care in a very comfortable environment. He surrounds himself with skilled professionals and his dedicated staff loves their exceptional working environment.
Dr. Goldstein earned his undergraduate degree with honors and high distinction in 1985 from Michigan State University, Lansing. He then completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1989 from the University of Michigan – School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor. He completed his post-graduate hospital general practice residency training at Ravenswood Hospital & Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. He subsequently was invited to serve as a hospital attending medical staff member for four years before deciding to return to the metro Detroit area.
Dr. Goldstein is well respected by his colleagues and loved by his patients. He offers the most advanced dental care in the pediatric and adult arenas. Dr. Goldstein specializes in general and cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, dental implants, and root canals. He offers sedation dentistry and is also trained in the Pinhole Surgical Technique for treating gum recession. Advantages of the Pinhole Surgical Technique over traditional gum grafting include a suture and scalpel free option, minimal discomfort, shorter healing time, improved cosmetic results, and fewer complications.
Dr. Goldstein remains on the cutting edge of dental medicine and regularly participates in continuing education programs. His past and present professional affiliations include membership in the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Oakland County Dental Association, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, Academy of General Dentistry & the Alpha Omega Dental Society.
When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Goldstein enjoys spending time with his three children. He also enjoys riding motorcycles and has climbed to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. He is an exceptional chef and truly loves to cook… A joy he inherited from his Italian mother.
